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Final Results

17 Mar 2014 07:00

RNS Number : 4283C
Mytrah Energy Ltd
17 March 2014
 



 

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN

 

17 March 2014

Mytrah Energy Limited

('Mytrah Energy' or the 'Company')

Final Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2013

 

The Board of Directors of Mytrah Energy Limited (the "Board") is pleased to announce the Company's financial results for the year ended 31 December 2013. The audited report and accounts will be posted to shareholders in due course together with the Annual General Meeting notice and associated documents.

 

Highlights

 

· Revenue of USD 50.92m, an increase of 65% from the previous period (nine months period ended 31 December 2012: USD 30.92m)

· EBITDA of USD 46.51m, an increase of 72% from the previous period (nine months period ended 31 December 2012: USD 35.12m)

o An EBITDA margin of approximately 91%

· Profit before tax ('PBT) of USD 10.70m1, an increase of 107% from the previous period (nine months ended 31 December 2012: PBT of USD 5.17m adjusted for an exceptional income of USD 7.99m)

· 65% increase in revenue. 72% increase in EBITDA and 107% increase in PBT despite depreciation in the average Indian Rupee/USD exchange rate by 7.47% from 54.37 in FY2012 to 58.44 in FY2013

· In Indian Rupee terms revenue increased by 77.0%. Adjusted for one-off's and non-recurring income, EBITDA by 85.03%, and PBT by 122%

· The tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2013 was USD 1.47m (nine months ended 31 December 2012: USD 1.19m). The tax expense is non-cash in nature and represents a net deferred tax liability on timing differences

· Strong liquidity position of USD 117.96m at 31 December 2013, comprising of USD 32.62m cash equivalents and liquid investments and USD 85.34m of undrawn loan facilities

· Currently 459.75 megawatts ('MW') of fully operational capacity and 88.35 MW under final stages of construction

· Average age of trade receivables 50 days (2012: 49 days)

· Group's revenue, costs and debt are denominated in Indian Rupees and are therefore matched. The dollar strengthening has no cash and economic impact on the Company as all of its contracts are in Indian rupees

 

Current Operational Highlights:

 

· Performance of operational projects slightly ahead of expectations

· Strong receivable position with no significant payment delays

· Burgula 37.4 MW fully commissioned and stabilised along with 56.95 MW out of 100.3MW at Savalsang 1 and 55.5 MW out of 100.5 MW at Vagarai which are now operational and undergoing final stabilisation

o Resulting in a total operating portfolio of 459.75 MW with the balance 88.35 MW due for completion before the start of the 2014 wind season

· Generation Based Incentive ('GBI') scheme reinstated with improved terms

· Post year-end, secured further working capital facilities of USD 6.5m

· In the process of securing in-principal sanction of approximately USD 200.00m for upcoming projects of 227 MW

 

1After excluding one-off interest cost of USD 0.65m (note 11) and non-cash cost relating to employee stock options of USD 1.24m (note 35) and USD 0.44m relating to un-eliminated one-time indirect tax cost on inter-group transactions.  

 

Chairman and CEO's Statement 

Over the last twelve months, Mytrah has consolidated its position as a profitable, cash generative, independent power producer ('IPP') with an expanding portfolio of operating wind farm projects across India.

 

Our operational portfolio, which post year end has risen from 309.9 MW to 459.75 MW, has performed slightly ahead of our expectations with an average plant load factor ('PLF') of 25.5% at the portfolio level. Within the portfolio the stabilised sites are performing well ahead of our initial expectations, in some cases exceeding P50 estimates, with machine and grid availability in excess of 97%. The machine availability at the Jamanwada, Gujarat and Kaladongar, Rajasthan sites was approximately 90% for the 2013 wind season, these sites have now been stabilised and we expect the performance at these sites also to be ahead of our expectations during 2014. This productivity will have a further positive impact on the overall revenue and financial performance of the portfolio.

 

As I mentioned in our interim results, I would like to reiterate that the Group's consistent strategy of holding project and turbine costs generally constant over a long period allows us to capture the positive momentum provided by rising tariffs we have highlighted. In addition, the fall in the rupee during 2013, although now seemingly stabilised, will undoubtedly put further upward pressure on the electricity price as the cost of production from coal increases due to higher import costs.

 

We are able to maintain one of the lowest costs of production in the industry due to Mytrah's significant land assets and our various turbine supply agreements, a substantial and non-replicable advantage in the market. Due to this we expect to see increasing margins across our portfolio as electricity prices rise across India.

 

We now have 139 wind masts across India, collecting significant valuable proprietary wind data on a daily basis. This allows our internal wind resource team to evaluate and model this data alongside independent studies. The collection and analysis of this data allows the Company to maximise the value of our land assets and efficiently allocate our resources. We believe that the scale of our development activities and our ability to obtain licences and concessions across our land assets located in wind-rich States are important drivers for future growth, long-term sustainability and the creation of shareholder value.

 

We believe that Mytrah's continued access to financing in India, our access to land enabling us to take greater control over our roll-out schedule, our diversified range of strong partnerships with wind turbine manufacturers, our ability to build assets at a competitive cost whilst managing development risk, and the quality of our management and teams will enable the Group to continue to grow rapidly and generate significant value for our shareholders.

 

Further information please visit www.mytrah.com or call

Mytrah Energy Limited

Ravi Kailas / Alastair Cade +44 (0) 20 3402 5790

Investec Bank plc

Chris Sim / Jeremy Ellis +44 (0) 20 7597 5970

Mirabaud Securities LLP

Peter Krens / Rory Scott +44 (0) 20 7321 2508

St Brides Media & Finance Limited

Elisabeth Cowell / Frank Buhagiar +44 (0) 20 7236 1177

 

Business Review

It is a pleasure to present Mytrah's audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2013.

 

Financial Review

A summary of key financial results is set out in the tables below and discussed in this section.

 

Income statement summary

Year/ period ended

Year ended 31 December 2013

Nine months ended 31 December 2012 (Restated)*

Change

USD million

USD million

USD milllion

Revenue

50.92

30.92

 20.00

Gross Profit

42.68

25.60

17.08

Other operating income

-

7.99

(7.99)

EBITDA

46.51

35.12

11.39

Finance costs (net)

29.00

16.67

12.33

Depreciation, amortisation and direct costs

8.49

5.29

3.20

Profit before tax

8.37

13.16

(4.79)

Taxation expense

(1.47)

(1.19)

(0.28)

Profit after tax

6.90

11.97

(5.07)

 

\* The financial results for the previous year ended 31 December 2012 has been restated upon retrospective adoption of the revised IAS 19. Refer note 36 of financial statements.

 

Note: Due to change in the Group's balance sheet date during the previous year, the previous year financial results were presented for nine months period. Hence the prior year results are not fully comparable with the current year results.

 

Revenue

For the year ended 31 December 2013 the Group's revenue was USD 50.92m, (nine month period ended 31 December 2012: USD 30.92m). The increase in revenues is primarily on account of a 71% increase in units generated during the year due to an increase in average operational capacity from 236MW in the previous year to 307MW in the current year and an increase in average PLFs. The increase is also on account of GBI income of USD 0.4m relating to the previous year recognised during the current year.

 

Gross profit

As a result of increased revenues the Group has recorded a gross profit of USD 42.68m for the year ended 31 December 2013 (nine month period ended 31 December 2012: USD 25.60m). The gross profit margins increased from 82.8% to 83.8% for the year ended 31 December 2013. Gross profit increased by USD 17.07m primarily on account of the increase in the Group's operating revenues and the increase in fully operational installed capacity during the current year.

 

EBITDA

EBITDA for the year ended 31 December 2013 increased to USD 46.52m (nine month period ended 31 December 2012: USD 35.12m), an increase of USD 18.39m approximately 72% increase (adjusted for exceptional income of US$ 7.99 million in previous period) following the increase in the Group's operating revenues.

 

Finance costs

Finance costs for the year ended 31 December 2013 were USD 29.00m compared with USD 16.67m for the nine month period ended 31 December 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to expensing of interest on operating assets during the current year which were in construction stage during the previous year and was capitalised.

 

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation and amortisation for the year ended 31 December 2013 was USD 8.55m (nine month period ended 31 December 2012: USD 5.29m). The increase in depreciation is mainly on account of the increase in average operational capacity from 236MW in the previous year to 307MW in the current year.

 

Taxation

The tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2013 was USD 1.47m (nine month period ended 31 December 2012: USD 1.19m). The tax expense is non-cash in nature and represents net deferred tax liability on timing differences accounted during the year.

 

Profit after tax

The Group recorded a profit after tax of USD 6.90m for the year ended 31 December 2013 (nine month period ended 31 December 2012: USD 11.97m). Higher profit during the period ended 31 December 2012 is primarily on account of a non-recurring income of USD 7.99m during the previous period. Adjusted for the non-recurring income during last period, the PAT increased by an exceptional 71%.

 

Earnings per share:

Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the year ended 31 December 2013 was USD 0.0422, compared with USD 0.0731 for the nine month period ended 31 December 2012.

 

Financial position

Our financial position as at 31 December 2013 can be summarised as set out in the table below:

Net assets/

Assets

Liabilities

(liabilities)

(USD mn)

(USD mn)

(USD mn)

Property, plant and equipment

446.83

-

446.83

Other non-current assets and liabilities

41.58

(21.20)

20.38

Current assets and liabilities

27.99

(20.14)

7.85

Cash and cash equivalents

21.38

-

21.38

Post-retirement obligations

-

(0.02)

(0.02)

Deferred tax assets

0.35

-

0.35

Total before gross debt

538.13

(41.36)

496.77

Gross debt

-

(376.49)

(376.49)

Total as at 31 December 2013

120.28

Total as at 31 December 2012

118.73

 

Net assets increased by 1.3% to USD 120.28m (nine month period ended 31 December 2012: USD 118.73 m) and the net assets per share by 1.4% to USD 0.74 (nine month period ended 31 December 2012: USD 0.73). The main movements in the balance sheet items are property, plant and equipment, trade receivables, trade payables, loans drawn down from banks and financial institutions during the financial year.

 

Capital structure

Strong financial capital management is an integral part of the Directors' strategy to achieve the Group's stated objectives. The Directors review financial capital reports on a quarterly basis and the Group treasury function does the review on a weekly basis, ensuring that the Group has adequate liquidity.

 

As at 31 December 2013 the Group had gross debt of USD 376.49m (31 December 2012: USD 258.97m). During the year ended 31 December 2013, additional loans of USD 117.51m (net of repayments) were drawn down. The Group continues to be able to borrow at competitive rates and therefore currently deems this to be the most effective means of raising finance. The Group has established good relationships with banks and financial institutions which enabled it to raise further financing since the previous period end.

 

Further information on the Group's capital structure is provided in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, including details of how the Group manages risk in respect of capital, interest rates, foreign currencies and liquidity. A debt maturity profile is also included.

 

Cash flow

The cash generated from operations during the year was USD 29.37m (2012: USD 32.43m). Investing activities for the year ended 31 December 2013 resulted in a cash outflow of USD 132.00m (2012: USD 138.57m). Net financing cash inflows were USD 110.50m (2012: USD 104.81m). The increase in financing cash inflows was mainly due to draw down of loan facilities USD 157.87m (2012: USD 162.81m) and capital contributions from the issue of redeemable preference shares ("RPS") of USD 7.35m (2012: USD nil) during the current year. At 31 December 2013 the Group had cash and bank balances of USD 21.38m (2012: USD 9.47m).

 

Liquidity and investments

At 31 December 2013 the Group had liquid assets of USD 32.52m and undrawn/ committed credit facilities of USD 84.79m, which will be used to repay the short term (bridge) loans. The Group's net debt position has changed over the course of the year and is mainly on account of drawdown of loan facilities during the year.  

 

Principal risks and uncertainties

The Group is faced with a variety of risks to the management of the business and the execution of its strategy. These risks are managed on a day-to-day basis by the Management Committee and formally reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Board to monitor that appropriate and proportionate mitigation in the form of processes and controls are in place. A summary of the key business risks are detailed below.

 

Business Interruption/Critical Service Failure

 

The Group's current wind farms are dependent on stable patterns of wind, operations and maintenance undertaken by Suzlon Energy Limited ("Suzlon"), grid connectivity and other critical resources. In the event that a critical resource was not available then this could affect the operation of a wind farm and have a knock-on effect on our revenue.

 

In mitigation of this risk, Mytrah uses independent consultants to conduct wind feasibility studies when evaluating projects and also use independent consultants to evaluate wind turbine generators supplied to our wind farms. We also ensure periodic preventative maintenance is undertaken. The Group is building an asset management team to ensure, and where possible, enhance standards of asset management undertaken both internally for our self-build projects and those projects built and maintained by our turnkey partners.

 

We are commissioning 100.5 MW of capacity from ReGen Power and 137.7 MW with Gamesa, diversifying our development and asset management risk.

 

Delay in commissioning projects

 

Construction projects are by their very nature complicated and subject to numerous factors that could cause a delay in the completion and commissioning of a wind farm. The majority of our current projects and those under construction and at final stages of delivery are under contracts with Suzlon, and more recently, ReGen Power and Gamsea which have provisions that enable Mytrah to make claims for liquidated damages in the event there is a delay in commissioning a project. In addition our projects are closely managed on a daily basis, with issues quickly escalated to senior levels within the organisation.

 

Information Technology/Processing

 

As the business expands and processes become increasingly automated, our IT requirements are growing and are now more critical to our operations. We have an experienced IT team in place, ensuring systems are well maintained and our growing IT requirements are being fulfilled. We operate in SAP enterprise resource management software which is facilitating the expansion of the business and enhancing the quality of information available to our management and executive teams.

 

Environmental Compliance

 

Non-compliance with environmental legislation would expose the Group to various potential penalties and would run counter to our core values. To mitigate this risk, the Group undertakes an environmental and social due diligence report for each project. The majority of our environmental compliance activities are currently undertaken by Suzlon and Regen Power. However, Mytrah has the necessary expertise and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental legislation in respect to the commissioning of projects under our self-development strategy. Compliance with environmental legislation is at the heart of our self-build development strategy.

 

Managing Change

 

The Group continues to be in a rapid growth phase and the Indian renewable energy sector is also one of rapid change, with new measures being introduced on a national and state level. To mitigate this risk, the Group uses independent consultants and outsourced contractors where appropriate to ensure the Group's activities can be scaled up or down as required on a timely basis and help ensure the business can be flexible in response to changes in the industry and the political and economic environment.

 

Availability and cost of Financing

 

The Group is reliant, at this early stage of its development, on the timely availability of senior debt and mezzanine financing in order to finance its ambitious asset roll-out schedule. To mitigate this risk, the financing team has established relationships across a diverse range of finance providers in India, including The State Bank of India, which is a testament to the attractiveness of the Group's business model and the strength of our management team. Projects can also be financed from internal cash generation in the event that new debt financing becomes unavailable to the Group.

 

The largest operational cost of the Group is the cost of debt. The Group's projects are financed by project based debt. Management has structured the projects in such a way that debt is only drawn down once key development milestones are reached and the majority of debt is only drawn down once capacity is installed and it starts generating revenue. The cost of debt is factored into each project at the evaluation stage to ensure it meets or exceeds our minimum IRR requirements. As mentioned in the half year financial report, the Board is also evaluating the possibility of a Business Trust Listing that would substantially or wholly pay down the Group's debt.

 

Strategy Review and Future Growth

During the financial year we have moved towards completion on our first three projects with both Gamesa and Regen in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu totalling 238.2 MW. Following the period end a total of 149.85 MW including 37.4 MW at Burgula in Andhra Pradesh, 56.95 MW at Savalsang 1 in Karnataka and 55.5 MW at Vargarai in Tamil Nadu have been added taking our operating portfolio to 459.75 MW. With the balance of 88.35 MW due for completion before the start of the 2014 wind season, Mytrah will have 548.1 MW spread across six states and 10 projects providing a portfolio effect from a risk perspective.

In addition in September 2013 we announced further orders for 227 MW with Suzlon Energy Limited. This order is composed of three projects totalling 227 MW. At Viswa, Rajasthan, 100.8 MW with an expected P50 PLF of 31%; at Vajrakayur 2, Andhra Pradesh, 100.8 MW with an expected P50 PLF of 29%; and at Viraj, Maharashtra, 25.4 MW with an expected P50 PLF of 29%. As we discussed in our interim statement all of these projects are located at outstanding sites and we look forward to updating the market on their progress during 2014.

 

The table below provides a detailed summary of our existing projects, and those part commissioned and under stabilisation and those in the final stages of construction and under development:

 

Project Name

 

State

 

Capacity (MW)

 

Tariff1

Rs. per kWh

Operational

Tejva

Rajasthan

42.0

5.14

Mahidad

Gujarat

25.2

4.06

Chakala

Maharashtra

39.0

5.87

Kaladognar

Rajasthan

comprising of

75.6

58.8

16.8

 

5.14

5.68

Jamanwada

Gujarat

comprising of

52.5

27.3

25.2

 

4.64

4.06

Sinner

Maharashtra

12.6

6.17

Vajrakayur 1

Andhra Pradesh

comprising of

63.0

16.8

46.2

 

4.00

5.20

 

Project Name

 

State

 

Capacity (MW)

Tariff1

Rs. per kWh

 

Expected PLF at P50

 

Projects part commissioned, in stablisation and in final stages of construction

Burgula

Andhra Pradesh

37.4

5.20

24%

Savalsang 1

Karnataka

100.3

4.70

25%

Vagarai

Tamil Nadu

100.5

6.00

31%

Projects under construction

Vajrakayur 2

Andhra Pradesh

100.8

5.20

29%

Viswa

Rajasthan

100.8

6.17

31%

Viraj

Maharashtra

25.4

6.31

29%

Active development projects - Mytrah land assets

Savalsang 2

Karnataka

100.0

4.70

29%

Pavana

Maharashtra

200.0

6.31

29%

Anila

Andhra Pradesh

200.0

5.20

30%

Ananta

Rajasthan

100.0

6.17

28%

Total capacity

1,375.1

 

 1 Including current state tariff and GBI where applicable.

 

During the year, Mytrah continued to draw debt against it facilities for the 238.2 MW asset roll-out scheduled Q1 2014. This debt financing was secured across a diverse range of Indian senior debt providers. In addition during the year, we announced the injection of USD 17.5m in non-dilutive mezzanine financing from our sponsor group companies. This reaffirms the sponsor Groups' commitment to the interests of all shareholders of the Company and of minority shareholders in particular.

 

Market Environment

 

As we highlight in each of our reports to shareholders there is a significant shortage of power supply in India. We have seen no change in this position during the period and we believe that this will remain the case for many years to come. Wind energy currently accounts for 20 GW of India's total capacity of 200 GW representing 10% of installed capacity but less than 5% of generating capacity. We expect wind energy to increase significantly over the next 5 years but due to the increase in total capacity expected across India, wind energy's share of the generating capacity is expected to actually reduce. This puts India in an enviable position regarding renewable power generation and we anticipate that Mytrah will continue to be a leading player within the Indian market.

 

The fundamental market continues to move advantageously for Mytrah. During 2013 Andhra Pradesh increased the tariff for wind power projects to Rs. 4.70 per kWh, Gujarat to Rs. 4.15 per kWh, Rajasthan's 'Jaisalmer' and 'Barmer' districts to Rs. 5.52 per kWh and Rs. 5.80 per kWh respectively and Maharashtra to Rs. 5.81 per kWh.

 

Rising tariffs have been a constant theme within the sector since our entry in 2010. The average realisation price (including GBI) across our portfolio in 2011 was Rs. 4.75 per kWh. Following the completion of our current development of 238.2 MW taking our total portfolio to 548.1 MW this price is expected to rise to Rs. 5.23 per kWh and we anticipate a continued increase to Rs. 5.35 - 5.40 per kWh during 2014.

 

During 2013 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India formally announced the detailed scheme for the re-introduction of GBI in India on 4 September 2013. The re-instated GBI scheme provides an incentive, to qualifying wind assets commissioned on or after 1 April 2012, at 50 paisa (Rs. 0.50) per kWh produced, up to an increased cap of Rs. 10m (USD 0.16m) per MW installed under the new GBI scheme compared to Rs. 6.2m (USD 0.11 m) per MW installed under the old GBI scheme.

 

Following the announcement of the re-introduction of the GBI scheme, all of our existing projects, totalling 548.1 MW, qualify for the GBI scheme, with 186 MW qualifying under the old scheme and 362.1 MW qualifying under the new scheme.

 

Human Capital

 

At Mytrah, our core values drive our valuations. We aspire to be considered as an employer of choice, and thereby have fostered high working standards and positive employee relations. Our work culture is inclusive, where we respect and value individual differences.

 

Health, safety and wellbeing

 

As part of our Health Series initiative, the Company continued its investments in various initiatives starting from comprehensive health insurance for its employees to regular health check-ups. We have implemented a Safety Health and Environment Policy (SHE) to ensure safety of our employees at project sites.

 

Compliance

 

HR tracks the changes in labour laws in the locations where we have a presence. We also ensure that there is continued emphasis on developing guidelines and approaches for HR governance and compliance in this phase of rapid growth.

 

Corporate and Social Responsibility ('CSR')

All CSR activities throughout the lifecycle of our turnkey projects are undertaken by our turnkey suppliers, namely Suzlon and more recently, ReGen Power and Gamesa Wind Turbines. These activities are monitored internally.

 

As we initiate our self-development projects, Mytrah is responsible for CSR activities before and after the construction phase (during which, the manufacturer is responsible for CSR activities).

 

We have engaged independent third party expertise in this field to assist in the development of our own comprehensive social environmental, health and safety management system alongside establishing detailed standards, policies and procedures and internal accountabilities and governance. These standards, policies and procedures are designed to ensure Mytrah complies with the following standards (which are consistent with local regulatory requirements and guidelines, both generic and sector specific, issued by the World Bank Group):-

· ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)

· ISO 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety)

· ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems

Compliance with our internal standards, policies and procedures will be monitored by a management steering committee and also subject to quarterly review by internal audit and at least annually by an independent third party.

 

Summary

During 2013 Mytrah consolidated its position as a leading IPP. We expect to further consolidate this position during 2014 with an operational portfolio of over half a GW completed three years since our inception. We believe that we will create significant shareholder value during the next two years as we reach an operating portfolio of over 1GW of wind assets in India.

 

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new shareholders and once again thank all our shareholders, management, advisors and associates for their support as we executed our strategy over the period.

Ravi Kailas

Chairman and CEO

 

 

17 March 2014

 

Directors' Report

 

The Directors present their report, together with the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013. The information in the Chairman and Chief Executive's Statement, the Business Review, the Directors' Profiles, the Corporate Governance Report and the Directors' Responsibilities Statement form part of the Directors' Report.

 

Principal activities and review of business

The principle activities of the Group are developing, owning and operating wind energy assets in India. A detailed review of the business is set out in the Chairman and Chief Executive's Statement on page 6.

 

Business Review

The Company is required by the Companies (Guernsey) Law 2008 to include a Business Review in this report. The information that fulfils the requirements of the Business Review can be found on pages 7 to 12, which are incorporated in this report by reference.

 

 

Results and dividends

 

The Group posted profit after tax of USD 6.90m for the year ended 31 December 2013 (for the period 31 December 2012: USD 11.97m) on a turnover of USD 50.92m (period ended 31 December 2012: USD 30.92m) and EBITDA of USD 46.51m (period ended 31 December 2012: USD 35.12m). At 31 December 2013 the Group had cash and bank balances of USD 21.38m (for the period to 31 December 2012: USD 9.47m).

 

The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend for the current year (31 December 2012: USD nil).

 

Capital Structure

 

Details of the Company's issued share capital and movements during the period are shown in note 26. The Company has one class of ordinary share, which carry no right to fixed income. Each share carries the right to one vote at general meetings of the Company. There are no specific restrictions on the size of a holding nor on the transfer of shares, which are both governed by the general provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and prevailing legislation. The directors are not aware of any agreements between holders of the Company's shares that may result in restrictions on transfers or on voting rights.

 

Details of employee share schemes are set out in note 35.

 

No person has any special rights of control over the Company's share capital and all issued shares are fully paid.

 

Directors

 

The directors, who served throughout the year were as follows:

 

Name

Age

Position

Date of Appointment

Ravi Kailas

47

Chairman & CEO

13 August 2010

Rohit Phansalkar

69

Non-Executive Director

13 August 2010

Russell Walls

69

Non-Executive Director

4 November 2011

 

The Board has a breadth of experience relevant to the Group at its current stage of development, and the Directors believe that any changes to the Board's composition can be managed without undue disruption.

 

The biographical profiles of the Directors can be found on page 5.

 

The Company's Articles of Incorporation require that all Directors are subject to re-election by shareholders at the first Annual General Meeting following their initial appointment, and at each Annual General Meeting one-third of the Directors retire by rotation. The Board has voluntarily adopted the relevant provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code regarding annual re-election of directors and will all offer themselves for re-election by shareholders at the 2014 Annual General Meeting.

 

Directors' Interests

 

Details of the share interests of the Directors, their service contracts and terms of appointment are shown in the Remuneration Report.

 

Substantial shareholders

 

On 31 December 2013, the Company had been notified of the following holdings of 3% or more of the 163,636,000 Ordinary Shares:-

 

Name

Percentage of voting rights and issued share capital

The Raksha Trust*

57.60

Esrano Overseas Ltd

14.67

Henderson Global Investors Ltd

7.45

Capital Research Global Investments

7.08

Blackrock Investment Management

4.03

 

*The Raksha Trust is a Jersey based discretionary trust settled by Ravi Kailas, the Chairman and CEO of the Company, of which he and some of his family members and also a philanthropic trust are discretionary beneficiaries.

 

 

Acquisition of the Company's own shares

 

The Company did not acquire any of its shares during the year ended 31 December 2013 (for the period to 31 December 2012: Nil).

 

Statement of Directors' responsibilities in respect of the Annual Report and the consolidated financial statements

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The Directors have elected to prepare the consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as adopted by the European Union. The consolidated financial statements are required to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for the period.

In preparing those consolidated financial statements, the Directors are required to:

Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures being disclosed and explained in the consolidated financial statements; and

Prepare the consolidated financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.

The Directors confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the annual consolidated financial statements.

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and enable them to ensure that the consolidated financial statements comply with the Companies (Guernsey) Law 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and hence for taking steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included in the Company's website.

In addition the Directors confirm, to the best of their knowledge, that:

· The Group financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group; and

· The Business Review includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principle risks and uncertainties that it faces.

 

 

 

Disclosure of information to auditors

 

Each Director has responsibility for ensuring that, as far as he is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditors are unaware, and that he has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken to make himself aware of any relevant information that is relevant to the preparation of the auditors' report and to establish that the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

 

Auditors

The Auditors, KPMG Audit LLC, were appointed at the Annual General Meeting held on 31 July 2013. A resolution concerning the re-appointment of KPMG Audit LLC as Auditors will be proposed at the 2014 Annual General Meeting.

 

By order of the Board

 

 

 

Susan Wallace

Company Secretary

 

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Registered Office:

Frances House

PO Box 156

Sir William Place

St Peter Port

Guernsey

GY1 4EU

Corporate Governance Report

 

The Board embraces the high standards of corporate governance contained in the 2013 Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance Guidelines for Smaller Quoted Companies ("QCA Guidelines") and, where relevant, the UK Corporate Governance Code issued by the Financial Reporting Council.

 

· In respect to the QCA Guidelines, as at the date of this report the Group was compliant, save that the Board does not have a chairman deemed independent on appointment as recommended under Guideline 9 of the said QCA Guidelines. However, the Board believes that Ravi Kailas's appointment as Chairman and CEO is appropriate for the business in its current stage of development.

 

The Board continually reviews its governance arrangements. During the year:-

· An annual Internal Audit Plan was approved and adopted for the Group's subsidiaries in India (where the principle operations of the Group are undertaken). The internal assurance group along with the external advisers were appointed to conduct regular assessments on internal and external regulatory and legislative issues pertinent to the Group, such as compliance with Land Procurement and Land Laws, the UK Bribery Act, EHS compliance, entity level fraud risk management framework and balance of plant operations. These assessments are reviewed by the MEL Audit Committee on a quarterly basis;

· As part of the Annual Internal Audit Plan, the Internal Auditors conducted periodic fraud and corruption and risk assessment audit reviews and reported their findings on a quarterly basis to the Audit Committee which, in turn, made recommendations to the Board where appropriate;

· The Board conducted an annual Board and Committee effectiveness review;

· The Board and its Committees reviewed their terms of references, to ensure they are in line with best practice and corporate governance guidelines.

· The Board maintained a responsibilities' statement setting out the roles and responsibilities of the Board, Chairman and CEO and the Senior Independent Director. In line with best practice, the Board made the current terms of reference for each Board Committee available on the Investor Relations' section of the corporate website.

The Board

 

Composition

 

The composition of the Board is shown on page 14. It is considered that a smaller number of directors allow the Board to work more effectively and increase the speed and efficiency of decision making.

 

The Role and Operations of the Board

 

The role of the Board is to ensure delivery of the business strategy and long-term shareholder value. The general obligations of the Board and the roles and responsibilities of the Chairman and CEO and Senior Independent Director are set out in a formal Board responsibilities statement approved by the Board. The Board fulfils its role by approving the annual operating plan and monitoring business performance throughout the period. The Board held two formal scheduled Board meetings during the financial year and in addition held a number of unscheduled ad-hoc meetings, typically by conference call. There is in place a schedule of matters reserved for Board approval.

 

The Board have approved an annual Board calendar setting out the dates, location and standing agenda items for each formal scheduled Board and Committee meeting and scheduled Board calls. Board papers are circulated to Directors in advance of scheduled and unscheduled meetings, which are of an appropriate quality to enable the Directors to fulfil their obligations and adequately monitor the performance of the business. Directors who are unable to attend a meeting are expected to provide their comments to the Chairman and CEO, Senior Independent Director or the Company Secretary as appropriate. The Board also receive management information on a monthly basis which sets out the performance of the business.

 

During the year, the topics subject to Board discussion at formal scheduled Board meetings included:-

 

· Business strategy;

· Investor relations;

· Financial and operational performance;

· Project updates;

· Market and competitor reports;

· Acquisitions and Group structure changes;

· Financing activities;

· Industry regulatory and compliance developments;

· Related party transactions;

· Appointment of Nomads;

· Approval of Annual and Half-Year Reports;

· Findings of the Board and Committee effectiveness review;

· Risk and internal controls

Attendance at scheduled Board Meetings during the year is shown below:-

 

 

Formal Scheduled Board Meetings during the year ended 31 December 2013

Director

Maximum Possible Attendance

Meetings Attended

Attendance

Ravi Kailas

3

2

2

Rohit Phansalkar

3

3

3

Russell Walls

3

3

3

 

 

Board Balance and Independence

Following an annual formal review by the Board undertaken in June 2013, taking into account all relevant factors as set out in the QCA Guidelines and UK Corporate Governance Code, the Board considers Rohit Phansalkar and Russell Walls to be independent in character and judgment.

 

Whilst the Board does not have a Chairman who was deemed independent on appointment, the Board consists of one executive director and two independent non-executive directors. Consequently, over half the Board is comprised of independent non-executive directors to ensure that no individual or small group of individuals can dominate the Board's decision taking.

 

Senior Independent Director

Russell Walls is the Senior Independent Director. He is available to investors to discuss governance issues or should there be matters of concern that have not, or cannot, be addressed through the normal channels of communication with the Chairman and CEO.

 

Russell Walls is also available to act as an intermediary between Directors, if required, and to act as a sounding board for the Chairman and CEO.

 

Advice, Insurance and Indemnities

All Directors have access to the services of the Company Secretary and may take independent professional advice at the Company's expense in conducting their duties.

 

The Company provides insurance cover for its Directors and officers, which is reviewed annually, and has entered into deeds of indemnity with the Directors who were in service at the time of the IPO in 2010.

 

Conflicts

 

Consideration of Directors' interests is a standing agenda item at each formal scheduled Board meeting. Each Director is required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest and a register of Directors' interests is maintained by the Company Secretary. If there is a conflict of interest or a matter relating to a particular Director or a related party transaction, then the Board understands that the relevant Director should excuse themselves from the discussion. In August 2013, Ravi Kailas excused himself from discussions regarding a related party transaction that was approved by the Board and announced to the market on 30 August 2013.

 

Board Evaluation

 

A formal and rigorous evaluation of the performance and effectiveness of the Board and its Committees was undertaken in Q4 2012 and was coordinated by the Company Secretary. The Senior Independent Director led the evaluation of Ravi Kailas in his role as Chairman. The review also gave Directors an opportunity to identify technical and wider industry topics where they considered they would benefit from additional training.

 

The review involved a tailored questionnaire, the results of which were summarised in a Board report. As a result of the above findings, the following actions were taken during the year:-

 

· The non-executive directors visited the Hyderabad office in April 2013 and September 2013. During the 3 day visit in April, the non-executive directors attended a Board meeting of Mytrah Energy (India) Limited and held meetings with senior management to discuss the business and the wider Indian wind energy sector. They also met representatives of the head of the internal management assurance group and audit partner at Ernst & Young who were appointed as our co-sourced internal audit firm effective 1 April 2013.

· Appropriate time was allocated on the agenda at the Board meeting held in February 2013 to discuss strategy.

· Information of interest to the Board regarding the Group and the Indian wind energy sector are circulated as part of the quarterly board packs.

 

In Q1 2014 a Board effectiveness review was carried out with satisfactory results. Recommendations of relatively minor importance have been made and will receive due consideration.

 

The Board will consider each year whether the review should be conducted by an independent third party.

 

 

 

Board Development

 

All new Directors appointed to the Board receive a comprehensive structured induction programme. In 2013, Russell Walls and Rohit Phansalkar visited the Hyderabad Office twice during the year, where they had a structured programme of meetings with senior management and underwent training sessions on various aspects of the business and the Indian wind energy sector.

 

Reappointment of Directors at the Annual General Meeting

 

The Company's Articles of Incorporation require all new Directors to submit themselves for re-election by shareholders in their first year following appointment. The Company's Articles of Incorporation also require all Directors to submit themselves for re-election at least every three years if they wish to continue to serve on the Board and are considered by the board to be eligible.

 

Following the publication of the UK Corporate Governance Code, it is deemed best practice in the UK for the boards of FTSE350 listed companies to annually submit themselves for re-election by shareholders. The Board has decided to voluntarily comply with this provision of the UK Corporate Governance Code and annually submit themselves for re-election at the Annual General Meeting.

 

Relations with investors

 

Throughout the year, Ravi Kailas and Alastair Cade, an Executive Director of Mytrah Energy (India) Limited, met regularly with shareholders and their views were reported back to the Board. This allowed all Directors to develop a good understanding of the shareholders' needs and expectations and in turn for the shareholders to appreciate the opportunities and constraints faced by the Group. Consideration of investor relations issues is a standing agenda item at each formal scheduled Board meeting.

 

The Company produces an Annual Report which is distributed to all shareholders and available on the investor relations section of the Company's website, which also contains information on the Group, copies of Board Committee terms of references and market announcements.

 

The Board ensure that financial reporting and operational updates are communicated to the market on a timely basis and give an accurate and balanced assessment of the business. The Company's market communications policy sets out how the Directors meet their obligations under the AIM rules in this regard and how the advisers are involved in the market communications process coordinated by the Company Secretary.

 

 

Board Committees

 

The terms of reference of the Board Committees set out below are all available in the corporate governance section of the Company's website at www.mytrah.com.

 

The Composition of all Board Committees are compliant with best practice as set out in the QCA Guidelines and the UK Corporate Governance Code.

 

Nomination

 

Membership

 

Since November 2012, the Nomination Committee is chaired by Ravi Kailas and its other members are Rohit Phansalkar and Russell Walls. The Committee formally met once during the year to review Board and Committee composition. The Committee has a calendar of activities for the year.

 

Attendance at scheduled Committee Meetings during the year is shown below:-

 

Director

Maximum Possible Attendance

 

Meetings Attended

Ravi Kailas

1

1

Rohit Phansalkar

1

1

Russell Walls

1

1

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

The key responsibilities of the Committee are:-

i. Recommending Director nominees to the Board;

ii. Recommending Committee chairs and membership to the Board and Committees;

iii. When appropriate, taking into account the current the early stage of the Company's development, reviewing succession plans for the Board and Committees;

iv. Making recommendations to the Board in respect of the re-appointment of any non-executive Director at the conclusion of their specified term of office taking into account their performance and their contribution together with the knowledge, skills, leadership and experience requirements of the Board and Committees; and

v. Regularly reviewing the structure, size and composition (including the balance of skills, knowledge and experience) required for the Board.

 

Remuneration

 

Full information on the composition, role, operation and meeting attendance of the Remuneration Committee is set out in the Remuneration Report on page 22.

 

 

Audit

Membership

 

Since November 2012, the Audit Committee is chaired by Russell Walls and its other member is Rohit Phansalkar. Russell Walls is considered by the Board to have recent and relevant financial experience.

 

The Committee has a calendar of activities agreed each year. Senior management, the external auditors and a representative of the out-sourced internal audit service providers, (Brahymayya & Co, and Ernst & Young), attend meetings at the request of the Committee. Ravi Kailas has a standing invite to attend all meetings and receive all meeting materials.

 

Attendance at scheduled Committee Meetings during the year is shown below. Additional ad-hoc meetings by conference call were also held during the year.

 

 

Director

Maximum Possible Attendance

 

Meetings Attended

Rohit Phansalkar

5

5

Russell Walls

5

5

 

 

Responsibilities

 

The key responsibilities of the Committee are:-

i. Monitoring the integrity of financial statements, including approving any material changes in accounting policy, reviewing the financial statements, and any market announcements relating to the Group's financial performance;

ii. Reviewing the integrity of internal financial control and risk management systems and codes of corporate conduct and ethics and any published statements regarding these systems and codes;

iii. Making recommendations to the Board regarding the engagement of the external auditors, approving their terms of engagement, monitoring their objectivity and performance and setting policy regarding the provision of non-audit services by the external auditors;

iv. Reviewing the plan, scope and results of the annual audit, the external auditors' letter of comments and management's response thereto; and

v. Receiving reports from internal audit relating to risk control and management's response to internal audit review findings.

 

During the year, the topics subject to Committee discussion at formal scheduled Board meetings included:-

· Receipt and consideration of reports from the external auditors regarding the scope and findings of their audit of the annual report and review of the half-year report;

· Recommendation of the annual report and half-year report to the Board for approval, together with the management representation letter and audit fees;

· Review of audit and non-audit related fees paid to the external auditors and monitoring the independence of the external auditors;

· Receipt and consideration of reports from the internal auditors and management's responses to their findings; and

· Review and consideration of accounting treatment policy changes in line with industry practice, as recommended by external auditors.

 

 

 

To ensure the objectivity and independence of the external auditors, any service provided by the external auditors must be approved in accordance with the Group's policy on auditor independence and the provision of non-audit services, which is consistent with the UK Auditing Practices Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.

 

The external auditor is only selected to provide non-audit services if they are well placed to provide the required service at a competitive cost and the Committee is satisfied that the assignment will not impair their objectivity. In accordance with relevant professional standards, the external auditors have confirmed their independence as auditors in a letter to the Directors. Details of fees paid to the external auditors for both audit and non-audit services are given in the note 8 to the financial statements.

 

Internal Control

 

The Board is responsible for ensuring the Group has effective and sound systems of internal controls, which are designed to manage, but not eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives and provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material misstatements and loss.

 

The day-to-day management and monitoring of the Group's systems of internal control is delegated to the Executive Director and the Management Committee, comprising the Chairman & Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of the Group's main operating subsidiary, Mytrah Energy (India) Limited, President, and Finance Director of Mytrah Energy (India) Limited.

 

The Management Committee ensures that the Group's risk management framework and control culture are embedded within the business, and to that end, during the year the Management Committee ensured that each employee undertook induction training on the Group Code of Conduct established during the year. The Executive Director and senior management provides assurance to the Board, through the Audit Committee, that risks are monitored, appropriately escalated and managed within the risk appetite of the Board.

 

The systems of internal control are designed to cover all business, financial, reputational and legal risks of the Group and are embedded within the day to day operations of the Group.

 

The financial reporting controls in place are designed to maintain proper accounting records and provide reasonable assurance concerning the accuracy and integrity of financial information reported both internally and externally. The financial reporting controls are monitored on a monthly basis by internal audit and are reported on a monthly basis to the Management Committee and on a quarterly basis to the Audit Committee.

 

Effectiveness of the identification and evaluation of business risk and the mitigation provided by controls are assessed on an annual basis by each business area. This annual review is coordinated by the internal auditors and reported to the Management Committee for review and challenge before ultimately being reported to the Audit Committee. This risk and control assessment process forms a key part of the annual internal audit plan and links to the Board's assessment of the key risks and the overall effectiveness of internal controls.

 

In accordance with the QCA Guidelines and UK Corporate Governance Code and best practice guidance for directors on internal controls issued by the Financial Reporting Council, the Board, with the advice of the Audit Committee, has reviewed the effectiveness of the systems of internal control for the year to 31 December 2013. As part of this review, the Board received assurances from the Chairman & Chief Executive and the Chief Financial Officer of Mytrah Energy (India) Limited that the Directors Responsibilities Statement on page 15 is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal controls and that the systems of internal controls are operating effectively in all material respects in relation to reporting financial risks and the mitigation of material business risks.

 

Relationship Agreement

 

The Company, Mirabaud (the Company's co-broker), Strand Hanson and certain shareholders, namely, Bindu Urja Capital Inc, Bindu Urja Investments Inc, Bindu Urja Holdings Inc, Ravi Kailas, Sila Energy Inc, Esrano Overseas Limited and Angad Paul (the 'Shareholders') entered into a relationship agreement on 4th October 2010 whereby those Shareholders undertake to the Company and Strand Hanson, inter alia, not to exercise their voting rights to take control of the Board and to conduct all transactions and relationships between them (and any of their associates or concert parties) and the Company on terms which allow the Company to carry on its business independently, at arm's length and on a normal commercial basis. The agreement remains in force for so long as such Shareholders, their associates and concert parties together control, directly or indirectly, more than 30% of the voting rights of the Company.

 

 

Going Concern

 

The Directors have considered the net current liabilities of USD 41.1m of the Group at 31 December 2013, the Group's cash position and forecast cash flows for 18 months period from the date of these consolidated financial statements. The Directors also continue to monitor the cash flows from time to time including the short term and long term liquidity position. At the balance sheet date, the Company has unused long term credit facilities to offset the short term loans taken. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue its operational existence for a foreseeable future and thus adopt going concern basis of accounting in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

Remuneration Report

 

This report describes the Group's overall remuneration policy and gives details of the compensation arrangements for Directors for the year to 31 December 2013.

 

The Remuneration Committee

 

Membership

 

Since November 2012, the Remuneration Committee is chaired by Rohit Phansalkar and its other member is Russell Walls. A calendar of activities for the Committee for the year has been agreed.

 

Senior management attend meetings at the request of the Committee and recuse themselves from discussions and decisions taken by the Remuneration Committee in respect of their own remuneration.

 

Attendance at scheduled Committee Meetings during the year is shown below. Additional ad-hoc meetings by conference call were also held during the year.

 

Director

Maximum Possible Attendance

 

Meetings Attended

Rohit Phansalkar

2

2

Russell Walls

2

2

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

 

The Remuneration Committee determines and agrees with the Board the broad policy for the remuneration of the Group's employees, as well as reviewing the ongoing appropriateness and relevance of the Group's remuneration policy, ensuring that it is structured in a way that aligns reward with performance, shareholder interests and the long-term interests of the business.

 

The key responsibilities of the Committee are:-

i. Determining the total individual remuneration packages, including pension arrangements, of the Executive director, senior management and the Company Secretary;

ii. Reviewing and approving share incentive plans and non-material changes to them;

iii. Approving and determining targets for performance-related pay schemes, including the annual discretionary bonus scheme;

iv. Ensuring that the remuneration and other incentives of newly appointed directors and senior management are within the Company's overall remuneration policy;

v. Reviewing and approving the scope of any termination payments and severance terms for Executive directors, ensuring that contractual terms on termination and any payments made are fair to the individual and the Company, that failure is not rewarded and that the duty to mitigate loss is fully recognised.

 

The full terms of reference of the Remuneration Committee are available on the Company's website (www.mytrah.com) and on request from the Company Secretary.

 

The Committee has access to the advice and views of the Chairman and Chief Executive as well as the use of external consultants, if required. No external consultants were engaged by the Committee during the period.

 

 

Remuneration Policy

 

The Board considers that appropriate remuneration policies are a key driver of performance and a central element of corporate strategy. The Group remuneration policy aims to:-

· provide market competitive total compensation;

· motivate, retain and promote individual and corporate outperformance;

· differentiate on merit and performance;

· emphasise variable performance-driven remuneration;

· ensure adherence to the Group's Code of Conduct;

· align senior management with shareholders' interests; and

· deliver clarity, transparency and fairness of process.

 

The Group remuneration policy has a strong focus on variable compensation as the Board believes that the interests of the business, shareholders and employees are best served by containing fixed remuneration costs and maximizing the proportion of total remuneration that is directly performance related.

 

 

The key components of the Group's total remuneration package include:

 

Element

Structure

Purpose

Performance Measure

Basic salary

Fixed

Base salary for the role

Annual performance review.

Other benefits

Fixed

Benefits in Kind.

Subject to market comparable review

Annual Bonus

Variable

Executive and senior management bonuses are determined by the Remuneration Committee taking into account the performance of the business, individual performance and market comparatives.

Committee discretion, taking into account:-

 

· Delivery of the Annual Operating Plan

· Performance against agreed KPI's

· Overall financial performance of the Group

· Market comparables

· Any other factor deemed relevant by the Committee

 

Share Option Grants

Variable

Share awards aim to align total remuneration with the growth of the business and shareholder value.

Market comparables and individual performance. Annual awards are not envisaged by the Remuneration Committee.

 

 

 

Basic salary

 

Salaries are reviewed annually for the Executive Director and certain executive directors of Mytrah Energy (India) Limited.

 

Annual bonus

At the discretion of the Committee, each Executive Director and certain executive directors of Mytrah Energy (India) Limited may receive a cash bonus subject to achieving performance targets set by the Committee and are generally paid in May each year. The Committee has the discretion and flexibility to take into account other factors in determining any bonus.

Each element of the Executive Directors' reward package supports the achievement of key business measures and rewards outperformance.

Mytrah Share Option Schemes

 

The Company has three Share Option Plans - The Caparo Energy Employee Cashless Stock Option Scheme, Mytrah Energy Employee Cashless Stock Option Scheme and the Mytrah Energy Executive Cashless Stock Option Scheme.

 

All three schemes enable participants to acquire shares at an option price fixed at the time of grant. A participant may receive one or several awards of stock options.

Benefits and benefits in kind

 

The Chairman & Chief Executive is contractually entitled to a lump-sum life assurance benefit and private healthcare medical insurance, car and housing allowances. The Chairman & Chief Executive does not have any pension entitlements.

 

The Directors, both executive and non-executive, also benefit from indemnity arrangements in respect of their services as Directors, and from Directors' and Officers' liability insurance.

Directors' Service Contracts

 

The Chairman & Chief Executive have a service agreement with the Company, which is terminable by either party on not less than 12 months notice. There are no provisions for remuneration payable on early termination.

 

 

 

Non-Executive Directors

 

The remuneration of the non-executive Directors is determined by the Executive Director. The non-executive Directors serve the Company under formal letters of appointment that are terminable on six month's written notice which sets out their role, obligations as a director and the expected time commitment required. It is the Company's policy that the non-executive Directors participate in the Mytrah Share Option Plan to align the interests of non-executive Directors with shareholders. Such awards are approximate in value on grant with one year's fees and, in compliance with the QCA Guidelines, are not subject to performance conditions. The Group share dealing code requires non-executive Directors to hold shares acquired through the exercise of options throughout their tenure (other than to the extent of paying taxes related to the exercise of an option).

 

During the year, the annual fee payable to each non-executive Director was £45,000 per annum. An additional fee of £10,000 is payable in respect to the chairmanship of a Board committee and £5,000 in respect to the Senior Independent Director role.

 

 

Directors' emoluments and compensation (audited)

 

Directors' remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2013 was as follows:

 

Name

Year ended

31 December 2013

USD

Nine months ended

31 December 2012

USD

Executive

Ravi Kailas

-

278,163

Vikram Kailas *

-

327,834

Alastair Cade *

-

185,442

Non-Executive

Peter Neville*

23,445

53,646

Rohit Phansalkar

85,965

65,567

Philip Swatman*

31,260

71,528

Russell Walls

93,780

66,891

Total

234,450

1,049,071

 

* Alastair Cade, Vikram Kailas, Peter Neville and Philip Swatman stepped down from the Board on 8th November 2012 at the conclusion of the AGM.

 

Certain annual bonuses for senior executives and the salary for one senior executive is being paid by The Raksha Trust, of which Ravi Kailas is a beneficiary, however these costs may be borne by the Company in future years. All payments made under these arrangements are in line with recommendations made by the Remuneration Committee.

 

 

Directors' share interests (audited)

 

The interests of the Directors in shares of the Company as at 31 December 2013 are shown below.

 

Ordinary Shares held at 31 December 2013

Executive Director

Ravi Kailas

94,288,500*

Non-Executive Directors

Rohit Phansalkar

-

Russell Walls

30,000

 

* 94,250,000 shares are held by R&H Trust Co (Jersey) Limited (the "Trustee") as trustee of The Raksha Trust (the "Trust"), a Jersey based discretionary trust settled by Mr. Kailas, of which he and some of his family members and also a philanthropic trust are discretionary beneficiaries. 38,000 shares are held under Mr.Kailas within Roy Nominees a/c 22607.

 

 

Director's interests in share awards

 

As at 31 December 2013, the Directors held the following share options (refer to note 35 of the consolidated financial statements for more detail):

 

Name

Date of grant

Number of Ordinary Shares under option

Exercise price per share (pence)

Executive

Ravi Kailas

22 December 2011

9,090,889

115p

Non-Executive Directors

Rohit Phansalkar

4 October 2010

38,700

115p

10 January 2013

21,300

95p

Russell Walls

22 December 2011

38,700

95p

10 January 2013

21,300

95p

 

During the year, no Director held any interest in the shares or loan stock of any subsidiary of the Company.

 

 

Approved and signed on behalf of the Board

 

 

Rohit Phansalkar

Remuneration Committee Chairman

Independent auditor's report to the members of Mytrah Energy Limited

 

We have audited the Group financial statements (the "consolidated financial statements") of Mytrah Energy Limited (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (together the "Group") for the for the year ended 31 December 2013 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.

 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Section 262 of the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

 

Respective responsibilities of Directors and auditor

 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the Group financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.

 

Scope of the audit of the financial statements

 

An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the Group's circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the Directors; and the overall presentation of the financial statements. In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the annual report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.

 

Opinion on financial statements

 

In our opinion the Group financial statements:

 

· give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's affairs as at 31 December 2013 and of its profit for the year then ended;

· have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union; and

· have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008.

 

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

· proper accounting records have not been kept; or

· the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or

· we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

28 February 2014

 

 

 

KPMG Audit LLC

Chartered Accountants

Heritage Court,

41 Athol Street

Douglas,

Isle of Man

 

 

 

 

Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 2013

 

 

Note

Year ended

31 December 2013

Period ended

 31 December 2012

Restated

USD

USD

 

Continuing operations

 

Revenue

6

50,924,436

30,922,696

 

Cost of sales

(8,245,161)

(5,320,355)

 

 

 

Gross profit

42,679,275

25,602,341

 

 

Other operating income

6

-

7,993,199

 

Administrative expenses

(5,782,194)

(4,174,187)

 

Operating profit

7

 

 

36,897,081

 

 

29,421,353

 

Finance income

6, 10

485,940

409,624

 

Finance costs

11

(29,009,972)

(16,664,459)

 

 

 

 

Profit before tax

8,373,049

13,166,518

 

 

Income tax expense

12

(1,470,670)

(1,194,583)

 

 

 

 

Profit for the year/ period from continuing operations attributable to the equity holders of the Company

6,902,379

11,971,935

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share from continuing operations

 

Basic

13

0.0422

0.0731

 

Diluted

13

0.0422

0.0731

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2013

 

 

Year ended

31 December

 2013

Period ended

31 December 2012

Restated

USD

 

USD

Profit for the year/ period from continuing operations attributable to the equity holders of the Company

6,902,379

11,971,935

Other comprehensive loss:

a) Items that will never be reclassified to profit and loss

Actuarial (loss)/ gain on employment benefit obligations (note 29)

(6,322)

54,359

 

b) Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss

Change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets (note 29)

73,054

(11,230)

Foreign currency translation adjustments (note 29)

(14,020,190)

(5,867,292)

 

 

Other comprehensive loss for the year/ period

(13,953,458)

 

(5,824,163)

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) / income for the year/ period attributable to the equity holders of the Company

(7,051,079)

6,147,772

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

Consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2013

Note

31 December 2013

31 December 2012

Restated

USD

USD

Assets

Non-current assets

Intangible assets

14

469,735

699,259

Property, plant and equipment

15

446,828,888

358,174,528

Other non-current assets

16

41,112,196

44,696,236

Deferred tax assets

17

348,063

3,089,279

________________

________________

Total non-current assets

488,758,882

406,659,302

________________

________________

Current assets

Trade receivables

18

6,737,251

7,187,329

Other current assets

19

10,002,419

4,230,125

Current investments

20

11,248,817

3,191,023

Cash and bank balances

21

21,382,346

9,469,106

________________

________________

Total current assets

49,370,833

24,077,583

________________

________________

Total assets

538,129,715

430,736,885

=========

=========

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Borrowings

22

70,355,230

16,402,362

Trade and other payables

23

18,723,701

27,108,668

Retirement benefit obligations

24

7,239

1,214

Current tax liabilities

12

1,412,290

2,201,272

________________

________________

Total current liabilities

90,498,460

45,713,516

________________

________________

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

22

306,130,741

252,036,630

Liability component of compulsorily convertible preference shares

25

9,215,456

11,298,416

Derivative financial instruments

22 & 25

2,978,580

2,947,030

Other payables

23

9,005,639

-

Retirement benefit obligations

24

16,002

4,242

________________

________________

Total non-current liabilities

327,346,418

266,286,318

________________

________________

Total liabilities

417,844,878

311,999,834

________________

________________

Net assets

120,284,837

118,737,051

________________

________________

Equity

Share capital

26

72,858,278

72,858,278

Capital contribution

27

7,357,620

-

Retained earnings

28

14,339,815

7,437,436

Other reserves

29

(29,666,048)

(16,953,835)

________________

________________

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

64,889,665

63,341,879

Non-controlling interests

30

55,395,172

55,395,172

________________

________________

Total equity

120,284,837

118,737,051

==========

==========

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for use on 28 February 2014

 

Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors by:

 

 

 

Ravi Kailas Russell Walls

Chairman and CEO Director

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 2013

 

Share capital

 

 

Capital contribution

Foreign currency translation

 Reserve

Equity settled employee benefits reserve

Fair value reserve

 

Actuarial valuation reserve

Retained earnings

Non-controlling interest

Total

Balance reported at 1 April 2012

72,858,278

-

(12,954,978)

857,819

31,656

-

(4,583,064)

55,395,172

111,604,883

Impact of change in accounting policy (note 36)

-

-

-

-

-

(48,565)

48,565

-

-

Restated balance as at 1 April 2012

72,858,278

-

(12,954,978)

857,819

31,656

(48,565)

(4,534,499)

55,395,172

111,604,883

Profit for the period

-

-

-

-

-

11,971,935

-

11,971,935

Other comprehensive income for the period:

Foreign currency translation adjustments (note 29)

-

-

(5,867,292)

-

-

-

-

-

(5,867,292)

Actuarial gains on employee benefit obligations

-

-

-

-

-

54,359

54,359

Change in fair value of available-for-sale

financial instruments (note 29)

-

-

-

-

(11,230)

-

-

(11,230)

Equity settled share based payments (note 35)

-

-

-

984,396

-

-

-

984,396

Balance as at 31 December 2012

72,858,278

-

(18,822,270)

1,842,215

20,426

5,794

7,437,436

55,395,172

118,737,051

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

6,902,379

-

6,902,379

Other comprehensive income for the period:

Foreign currency translation adjustments (note 29)

-

-

(14,020,190)

-

-

-

-

-

(14,020,190)

Contributions received during the year (note 27)

-

7,357,620

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,357,620

Actuarial loss on employee benefit obligations

-

-

-

-

-

(6,322)

-

-

(6,322)

Change in fair value of available for sale financial instruments (note 29)

-

-

-

-

73,054

 

-

-

-

73,054

Equity settled share based payments (note 35)

-

-

-

1,241,245

-

-

-

-

1,241,245

Balance as at 31 December 2013

72,858,278

7,357,620

(32,842,460)

3,083,460

93,480

(528)

14,339,815

55,395,172

120,284,837

 

 

(Amount in USD)

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2013

 

 

Year ended

31 December 2013

Period ended

31 December 2012

Restated

USD

USD

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

Profit before tax

8,373,049

13,166,518

 

 

 

 

Adjustments:

 

Depreciation and amortisation

8,551,202

5,593,722

 

Interest income on bank deposits and non-convertible debentures

(431,540)

(203,052)

 

Finance costs

29,009,972

16,527,605

 

Loss on derivative financial instruments

390,650

313,367

 

Gain on sale of investments

(445,050)

(519,939)

 

Equity settled employees benefits

1,241,245

984,396

 

Unrealized foreign exchange loss

401,527

4,547,937

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities :

 

Trade receivables

(3,589,609)

(2,658,022)

 

Other assets

(14,002,517)

(1,584,553)

 

Trade and other payables

524,210

(3,279,839)

 

 

 

 

Cash generated from operating activities

30,023,139

32,888,140

 

Taxes paid

(644,354)

(460,293)

 

Net cash generated from operating activities

___________ 

29,378,785

 

32,427,847

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(117,975,331)

(134,301,589)

 

(Investment) /redemption of investments in mutual funds (net)

(8,386,163)

2,795,430

 

Deposits placed with banks

(5,849,509)

(7,283,914)

 

Interest income on bank deposits and non-convertible debentures

204,631

225,054

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(132,006,372)

(138,565,019)

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Capital contributions from shareholders

7,357,620

-

 

Repayment of compulsorily convertible preference shares

(1,325,712)

-

 

Proceeds from borrowings

157,875,444

162,803,732

 

Repayment of borrowings

(9,611,866)

(38,409,829)

 

Interest paid

(43,791,173)

(19,585,430)

 

 

 

 

Net cash generated from finance activities

110,504,313

104,808,473

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

7,876,726

(1,328,699)

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year/ period

2,185,192

3,151,975

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

 (1,812,994)

361,916

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year/ period (note 21)

8,248,924

2,185,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013

 

1. General information

 

Mytrah Energy Limited ("MEL" or the "Company") is a non-cellular company liability limited by shares incorporated on 13 August 2010 under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 and is listed on the Alternate Investment Market ('AIM') of the London Stock Exchange. The address of the registered office is PO Box 156, Frances House, Sir William Place, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 4EU. Mytrah Energy Limited has the following subsidiary undertakings, (together the "Group"), all of which are directly or indirectly held by the Company, for which consolidated financial statements are being prepared, as set out below:

 

Subsidiary

Country of incorporation or residence

 

 

 

Date of Incorporation

Proportion of ownership interest/ voting power

 

Activity

31 December 2013

31 December 2012

Bindu Vayu (Mauritius) Limited ("BVML")

Mauritius

March 29, 2012

100.00

100.00

Investment company

Mytrah Energy (India) Limited ("MEIL")

India

November 12, 2009

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Bindu Vayu Urja Private Limited ("BVUPL")

India

January 5, 2011

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Vayu (Pennar) Private Limited ("MVPPL")

India

December 21, 2011

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Vayu (Krishna) Private Limited ("MVKPL")

India

June 18, 2012

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Vayu (Manjira) Private Limited ("MVMPL")

India

June 18, 2012

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Vayu Urja Private Limited ("MVUPL")

India

November 24, 2011

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Vayu (Bhima) Private Limited ("MVBPL")

India

June 22, 2012

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Vayu (Indravati) Private Limited ("MVIPL")

India

June 22, 2012

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Engineering & Infrastructure Private Limited ("MEIPL")

India

March 29, 2012

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Engineering Private Limited ("MEPL")

India

March 30, 2012

99.99

99.99

Operating company

Mytrah Vayu (Gujarat) Private Limited ("MVGPL")

India

December 24, 2011

99.99

-

Operating company

Mytrah Power (India) Limited ("MPIL")

India

September 12, 2013

99.99

-

Operating company

 

 

The principal activity of the Company is to operate wind energy farms as a leading independent power producer and to engage in the sale of energy to the Indian market through the Company's subsidiaries.

 

The functional currency of all the above subsidiaries is Indian Rupee (INR), except for BVML which is determined as USD.

 

These financial statements are presented in US dollars (USD). Foreign operations are included in accordance with the policies set out in note 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

2. Adoption of new and revised accounting standards and interpretations

 

2.1. New and amended standards adopted during the year:

 

During the current year, the following new and revised standard and interpretation have been adopted by the Group:

 

a) Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of items of Other Comprehensive Income

 

The main change resulting from this amendment is a requirement for entities to group items presented in 'other comprehensive income' (OCI) on the basis of whether they are potentially reclassifiable to profit or loss subsequently (reclassificable adjustments).

 

b) IAS 19 Employee Benefits (as revised in 2011)

 

IAS 19, 'Employee Benefits' was revised in June 2011 and effective from 1 January 2013. The revised standard requires the actuarial gains or losses to be recognised through 'Other comprehensive income'. Furthermore the revised standard also requires the interest expense / income on the plan assets to be considered in profit and loss to be restricted to the discount rate based on the government securities yield. Refer note 36 for impact on financial statements upon adopting the revised standard.

 

c) IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement

 

The Group has applied IFRS 13 during current year. IFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. The scope of IFRS 13 is broad; the fair value measurement requirements of IFRS 13 apply to both financial instrument items and non-financial instrument items for which other IFRSs require or permit fair value measurements and disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value under IFRS 13 is an exit price regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. Also IFRS 13 includes extensive disclosure requirements. IFRS 13 requires prospective application from 1 January 2013. Other than the additional disclosures, the application of IFRS 13 has not had any material impact on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements.

 

2.2. New standards and interpretations not yet adopted:

 

At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the following standards and interpretations, have not been applied in these financial statements, were in issue but not yet effective (and in some cases had not yet been endorsed by the EU).

 

Topic

Key requirements

Effective date

Amendment to IAS 32,

'Financial instruments:

Presentation', on asset and liability offsetting

These amendments are to the application guidance in IAS 32, 'Financial instruments: Presentation', and clarify some of the requirements for offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities on the balance sheet.

1 January 2014

IFRS 10, 'Consolidated financial statements

IFRS 10 establishes principles for the presentation and preparation of consolidated financial statements when an entity controls one or more other entity (an entity that controls one or more other entities. It defines the principle of control, and establishes controls as the basis for consolidation. It sets out how to apply the principle of control to identify whether an investor controls an investee and therefore consolidate the investee.

1 January 2014

IFRS 11 'Joint arrangements'

IFRS 11 requires classifying its interests in joint arrangements as either joint operations or joint ventures depending on the entity's rights to the assets and obligations of the arrangements after considering the structure, the legal form, contractual terms of the arrangements and other facts and circumstances.

1 January 2014

IFRS 12, 'Disclosures of interests in other entities'

IFRS 12 includes the disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities, including joint arrangements, associates, special purpose vehicles and other off balance sheet vehicles.

1 January 2014

Amendment to IAS 36,

'Impairment of assets' on recoverable amount disclosures

This amendment addresses the disclosure of information about the recoverable amount of impaired assets if that amount is based on fair value less costs of disposal.

1 January 2014

 

Based on the Group's current business model and accounting policies, Management does not expect that the adoption of these standards or interpretations will have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group. The Group does not intend to early adopt any of these pronouncements.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

3. Significant accounting policies

 

The Group accounting policies are summarized below:

 

Basis of accounting

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with and comply with IFRS as adopted by the European Union.

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the following material items in the statement of financial position. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.

 

a) Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value

b) Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value

c) Long term borrowings, except obligations under finance leases which are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

d) Share based payment expenses are measured at fair value

 

The Directors have taken advantage of the exemption offered by Section 244 (5) of the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 from preparation of individual financial statements of the Company as the Company is preparing and presenting consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2013 and the period ended 31 December 2012.

 

Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries) made up to 31 December each year. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an investee entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date on which control commences until the date on which control is ceased.

 

Going concern

 

The Directors have considered the financial position of the Group, its cash position and forecast cash flows for the 18 months period from the date of these consolidated financial statements. The Directors have, at the time of approving the consolidated financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue its operational existence for a foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these consolidated financial statements. Further details is contained in the Directors Report on page 21.

 

Foreign currencies

 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in USD, which is the presentational currency of the Company, as the financial statements will be used by international investors and other stakeholders because the Company's shares are listed on AIM. The functional currency of the parent company is sterling ("GBP"). The functional currency of the subsidiaries is mentioned in note 1.

 

In preparing the financial statements of each individual group entity, transactions in currencies other than the entity's functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognised at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

 

Exchange differences on monetary items are recognised in income statement in the period. For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group's foreign operations are translated into US dollars (USD) using exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity.

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Foreign currencies (continued)

 

The following exchange rates were used to translate the INR financial information into USD:

 

31 December 2013

31 December 2012

Closing rate

61.7744

54.6890

Average rate for the year/ period

58.4411

54.3772

 

 

The following exchange rates were used to translate the GBP financial information into USD:

 

31 December 2013

31 December 2012

 

Closing rate

1.6488

1.6153

Average rate for the year/ period

1.5630

1.5895

 

 

Revenue recognition

 

Revenue is recognised when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and these benefits can be measured reliably.

 

Sale of electricity

 

Revenue from the sale of electricity is recognised when earned on the basis of contractual arrangements and reflects the number of units supplied in accordance with joint meter readings undertaken on a monthly basis by representatives of the buyer and the Group at rates stated in the contract or as applicable, net of any actual or expected trade discounts.

 

Generation-based incentives

 

Revenue from generation-based incentives are recognised based on the number of units supplied, when registration under the relevant programme has taken place or if the eligibility criteria is met under the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited - Generation Based Incentive scheme.

 

Interest income

 

Interest income is recognised in the consolidated income statement, as it accrues using the effective interest rate method.

 

 

Financial instruments

 

Financial instruments

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Non-derivative financial assets

 

All financial assets are recognised and derecognised on trade date where the purchase or sale of a financial asset is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the financial asset within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs.

 

Financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 are classified into the following specified categories as:

• loans and receivables

• financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

• available-for-sale financial assets

• held-to-maturity investments

 

The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. Financial assets are categorised as current assets if they are expected to be settled within 12 months otherwise they are classified as non-current.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Financial instruments (continued)

 

Effective interest rate method

 

The effective interest rate method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset held at amortised cost and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees on points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

 

 

Loans and receivables (including cash and bank balances)

 

Cash and bank balances and trade and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as 'loans and receivables'. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 

Cash and bank balances comprise cash in hand and cash at bank and deposits. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets that are held for trading or are designated by the entity to be carried at fair value through profit or loss upon initial recognition. Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are carried in the statement of financial position at fair value with gains or losses recognised in the income statement.

 

Available-for-sale financial assets ("AFS")

 

Investments in mutual funds held by the Group that are traded in an active market are classified as being AFS and are stated at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in fair value reserve with the exception of impairment losses, interest calculated using the effective interest method and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets, which are recognised directly in the income statement.

 

Held-to-maturity investments ("HTM")

 

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity. Investments are classified as held-to-maturity if it is the positive intention and ability of Group's management to hold them until maturity. Held-to-maturity investments are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. This method uses an effective interest rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. Gains and losses are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income when the investments are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. In addition, if there is objective evidence that the investment has been impaired, the financial asset is measured at the present value of estimated cash flows. Any changes to the carrying amount of the investment are recognised in profit or loss.

 

Impairment of financial assets

 

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected.

 

For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognised is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate.

 

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in the consolidated income statement.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Financial instruments (continued)

 

Derecognition of financial assets

 

The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Group recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.

 

 

Non-derivative financial liabilities

 

Debt and equity instruments issued by a Group are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument.

 

Equity instruments

 

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognised at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

 

Compound instruments

 

The component parts of compound instruments (convertible bonds) issued by the Group are classified separately as financial liabilities and equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement. At the date of issue, the fair value of the liability component is estimated using the prevailing market interest rate for a similar non-convertible instrument. This amount is recorded as a liability on an amortised costs basis using the effective interest method until extinguished upon conversion or at the instruments' maturity date. The equity component is determined by deducting the amount of the liability component from the fair value of the compound instrument as a whole. This is recognised and included in equity, net of income tax effects, and is not subsequently remeasured.

 

Financial liabilities

 

Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

 

Derecognition of financial liabilities

 

The Group derecognises financial liabilities when, and only when, the Group's obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expire.

 

Embedded derivatives

 

Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are not measured at fair value through profit and loss.

 

An embedded derivative is presented as a non-current asset or a non-current liability if the remaining maturity of the hybrid instrument to which the embedded derivative relates is more than 12 months and is not expected to be realised or settled within 12 months.

 

The Company has taken an accounting policy choice in accordance with IAS 32 and IAS 39 wherein the Company writes options that give non-controlling shareholders right to put subsidiary's shares to the Company in exchange for a variable number of Company's shares and the Company has an option to settle in cash when the non-controlling shareholders exercise the options. Accordingly the preference shares held by the non-controlling interest (NCI) shareholders are classified as equity and the related put options are accounted for as a derivative liablilities under IAS 39 at fair value with changes therein recognised in profit and loss.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

Recognition and measurement

 

Property, plant and equipment are recognised as assets in the statement of financial position if it is probable that the Group will derive future economic benefits from them and the cost of the asset can be reliably estimated.

 

Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provision for impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, direct labour and any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located. Advances paid in respect of work that is yet to be executed is classified as an capital advance within other non current assets in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.

 

The cost of replacing part of an item of plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of an item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group and its cost can be measured reliably. The cost of the day-to-day servicing of plant and equipment are recognised in the consolidated income statement as incurred.

 

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognised in the consolidated income statement.

 

Borrowing costs

 

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction and production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the costs of those assets. Qualifying assets are those that take a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use. Capitalisation of borrowing costs continues up to the date when the assets are substantially ready for their use.

 

Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.

 

All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

 

Depreciation

 

Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives after taking into account their estimated residual value, using the straight-line method as stated below:

 

Furniture and fittings 5 years

Office equipment 4-5 years

Computers 4 years

Vehicles 5 years

Plant and machinery 5-50 years

Buildings 20 years

 

 

Lease acquisition costs and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the primary period of the lease or estimated useful lives of the assets,whichever is less. Assets under construction are not depreciated, as they are not available for use.

 

The depreciation methods, useful lives and residual value, are reviewed at each reporting date.

 

Further, the Company has adopted component accounting of depreciation for the plant and machinery class of the fixed asset and accordingly revised the useful lives of the different components of the plant and machinery as mentioned below:

 

Particulars

Revised useful life (in years)

Nacelles

25

Blades

30

Towers

50

Transformers

25

Erection and commissioning

25

Civil works, electrical lines and evacuation facilities

50

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Property, plant and equipment (continued)

 

Impairment

 

At each reporting date, management reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately.

 

Intangible assets

 

Intangible assets that are acquired by the Group and have finite useful lives are measured at costs less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Intangibles are amortised over its useful life using straight line method as stated below:

 

Application software 4 years

ERP software license 4 years

 

Amortisation method and useful lives are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted, if appropriate.

 

 

Taxation

 

Income tax expense represents the sum of current tax and deferred tax.

 

Current tax

 

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year/ period, using the rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date and any adjustments (if any) to the tax payable in respect of previous year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the consolidated income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in future years and it further excludes items that are permanently exempt from tax or allowable as a tax deduction.

 

Deferred tax

 

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of the taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet approach. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary differences arise from the initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

 

Any deferred tax asset or liability arising from deductible or taxable temporary differences in respect of unrealised inter-company profits are recognised using the tax rate enacted or substantially enacted of the jurisdiction in which the company owns the assets.

 

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised on tax laws and rates that have been enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is charged in the consolidated income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited in other comprehensive income, in which case the deferred tax is also recognised with in other comprehensive income.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Leases

 

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incident to the ownership. The leased assets are measured initially at an amount equal to the lower of their fair value and present value of minimum lease payments. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. Land taken on lease basis from the suppliers of wind turbine generators is amortised over the period ranging upto 20 years.

 

 

Provisions

 

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources that can be reliably estimated will be required to settle such an obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows to net present value using an appropriate pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Unwinding of the discount is recognised in the consolidated income statement as a finance cost. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and are adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.

 

A contingent liability is disclosed where the existence of an obligation will only be confirmed by one or more future events or where the amount of the obligation cannot be measured reliably. Contingent assets are not recognised, but are disclosed where an inflow of economic benefits is probable.

 

Employee benefits

 

Short term employee benefits

 

Short term employee benefits are expensed as the related services are provided. A liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.

 

Defined contribution plans

Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed as the related service is provided.

 

Defined benefit plans

The Group's net obligation in respect of defined benefit plans is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in the current and prior periods, discounting that amount and deducting the fair value of any plan assets.

 

The calculation of defined benefit obligations is performed annually by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. When the calculation results in a potential asset for the Group, the recognized asset is limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the form of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. To calculate the present value of economic benefits, consideration is given to any applicable minimum funding requirements.

 

Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any, excluding interest), are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income (OCI). The Group determines the net interest expense (income) on the net defined benefit liability (asset) for the period by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the annual period to the then-net defined benefit liability (asset), taking into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability (asset) during the period as a result of contributions and benefit payments. Net interest expense and other expenses related to defined benefit plans are recognized in consolidated income statement.

 

Earning per share

 

The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year/ period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which includes all stock options granted to employees.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Government grants

 

The Group recognises government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions attached to them will be complied with, and the grants will be received. Government grants received in relation to assets are presented as a reduction to the carrying amount of the related asset. Grants related to income are recognised as a credit to the consolidated income statement.

 

 

Share-based payments

 

Equity-settled share-based payments to employees, directors and key management personnel are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date with a corresponding increase in the equity over the vesting period, based on the Group's estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest. The fair value excludes the effect of non-market-based vesting conditions.

 

At each balance sheet date, the Group revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest as a result of the effect of non-market-based vesting conditions. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in the income statement such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to equity reserves.

 

Share options granted to employees are treated as cancelled as and when employees cease to contribute to the scheme. This results in accelerated recognition of the expenses that would have arisen over the remainder of the original vesting period.

 

Finance income and expense

 

Finance income consists of interest income on funds invested (including available-for-sale financial assets), dividend income and gains on the disposal of available-for-sale financial assets. Interest income is recognised as it accrues in the consolidated income statement, using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognised in the consolidated income statement on the date that the Company's right to receive payment is established. The associated cash flows are classified as investing activities in the statement of cash flows.

 

Finance expenses consist of interest expense on borrowings and debentures. Borrowing costs are recognised in the consolidated income statement using the effective interest method. The associated cash flows are classified as financing activities in the statement of cash flows.

 

Foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis with in finance income and expense.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

4. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

 

In the application of the Group's accounting policies, which are described in note 3, the Directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

Critical judgements and estimates in applying the Group's accounting policies

 

The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

 

a) Useful life of depreciable assets

 

Management reviews the useful lives of depreciable assets at each reporting date, based on the expected utility of the assets to the Group and any change in useful lives and methods of depreciation are adjusted prospectively if appropriate.

 

b) Classification of financial instruments as equity or liability

 

Significant judgement is required to apply the rules under IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation and IAS 39: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement to assess whether an instrument is equity or a financial liability. Management has exercised significant judgement to evaluate the terms and conditions of certain financial instruments with reference to the applicability of contingent settlement provisions, evaluation of whether options under the contract will be derivative or a non-derivative, assessing if certain settlement terms are within the control of the Company and if not whether the occurrence of these events are extremely rare, highly abnormal and very unlikely, clarifications between the parties to the agreement subsequent to the date of the agreement to conclude that the instruments be classified as an equity instrument.

 

c) Deferred tax assets

 

The assessment of the probability of future taxable income in which deferred tax assets can be utilised is based on the Group's latest approved budget forecast, which is adjusted for significant non-taxable income and expenses and specific limits to the use of any unused tax loss or credit. The tax rules in India in which the Group operates are also carefully taken into consideration. If a positive forecast of taxable income indicates the probable use of a deferred tax asset, especially when it can be utilised without a time limit, that deferred tax asset is usually recognised in full. The recognition of deferred tax assets that are subject to certain legal or economic limits or uncertainties is assessed individually by management based on the specific facts and circumstances.

 

d) Recoverability of trade receivables

 

The Group analyses the historical payment patterns of customers, customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends on an ongoing basis. If the financial condition of a customer deteriorates, additional provision is made in the accounts.

 

e) Determination if the arrangement meets the definition of a service concession under IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements

 

Management has assessed applicability of IFRIC 12: Service Concession Arrangements for certain arrangements. In assessing the applicability, management has exercised significant judgement in relation to the underlying ownership of the assets, the ability to enter into power purchase arrangements with any customer and ability to determine prices and concluded that the arrangements do not meet the criteria for service concession arrangements.

 

f) Measurement of fair value

 

A number of the Group's accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.

 

The Group has an established control framework with respect to the measurement of fair values. This includes a valuation team that has overall responsibility for overseeing all significant fair value measurements, including Level 3 fair values, and reports directly to the CFO.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

4. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)

 

The valuation team regularly reviews significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. If third party information, such as broker quotes or pricing services, is used to measure fair values, then the valuation team assesses the evidence obtained from third parties to support the conclusion that such valuation meets the requirements of IFRS, including the level in the fair value hierarchy in which such valuations should be classified.

 

Significant valuation issues are reported to the Group Audit Committee.

 

When measuring the fair value of an asset or liability, the Group uses market observable data as far as possible. Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:

 

· Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

· Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

 

· Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that is not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of asset or liability might be categorised in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.

 

5. Segment information

 

IFRS 8 establishes standards for the way to report information on operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The Group operations predominantly relate to generation and sale of electricity. The chief operating decision maker evaluates the Group's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators at operational unit level. Accordingly there is only a single operating segment "generation and sale of electricity". Consequently no segment disclosures of the Group are presented.

 

The Group has all of its non-current assets located within India and earn its revenues from customers located in India.

 

 

6. Revenue

 

The Group's revenue from continuing operations is as follows:

 

 

 

Year ended

31 December 2013

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Sale of electricity

45,267,767

28,130,545

Generation based incentive

Sale of renewable energy certificates

5,527,769 128,900

2,741,371

  50,780

Total revenue

50,924,436

30,922,696

Finance income (note 10)

485,940

 

409,624

Other operating income

-

7,993,199

Total income

51,410,376

39,325,519

Generation based incentive are recognised on fulfilment of eligibility criteria prescribed under Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited - Generation Based Incentives Scheme.

 

On 4 September 2013, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India has issued a notification of the "extension of the generation based incentive (GBI) for Grid Interactive Wind Power Projects" and as per the scheme, GBI will be provided to wind electricity producers at Rs. 0.5 per unit of electricity fed into the grid for a period not less than four years and a maximum of ten years.Considering the above notification, management has recognised GBI revenue of USD 415,948 during the current year relating to units generated during the previous period ended 31 December 2012.

 

Other operating income recognised during the previous period represents liquidated damages claimed from project suppliers in relation to delays in the execution, cancellation and downsizing of certain projects.

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

 

7. Expenses by nature

 

Profit for the year/ period has been arrived at after charging the following:

 

 

Year ended

31 December 2013

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Continuing operations

Amortisation of intangible assets (note 14)

202,282

89,567

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (note 15)

- included in cost of sales

8,049,322

5,020,125

- included in administrative expenses

299,598

184,559

Employee costs (note 9)

2,636,426

4,376,474

 

 

8. Auditor's remuneration

 

The auditor's remuneration is as follows:

Year ended

31 December 2013

Period ended

31 December 2012

Fees payable to the auditors of Company and its subsidiaries for :

audit of the Company's annual accounts

77,369

71,527

audit of the Company's subsidiaries pursuant to legislation

40,406

60,203

Total audit fees

117,775

131,730

 

Audit related assurance services

 

23,445

 

23,843

 

Total non-audit fees

23,445

23,843

 

 

9. Employee costs

 

Year ended

31 December

2013

Period ended

31 December

2012

Staff other than Directors and key management personnel:

Salaries

1,127,275

699,500

Contribution to provident fund

19,372

69,613

Staff welfare

3,059

126,035

Gratuity and leave encashment (note 24)

11,026

17,310

Share based payment expense (note 35)

408,039

77,808

1,568,771

990,266

Directors and key management personnel:

Salaries1,2

234,450

2,479,620

Share based payment expense (note 35)

833,205

906,588

2,636,426

4,376,474

 

 

1Includes bonus paid to executive directors USD nil (2012: USD 0.9m). Due to change in the composition of the Board, the number of directors reduced from seven in 2012 to three in 2013. Hence, resulting in a decrease in overall remuneration paid to directors.

 

2Includes costs of USD: Nil (2012: USD 0.79 million) which are directly attributable to the construction of qualifying assets and hence capitalised as part of cost of those assets.

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

10. Finance income

Year ended

31 December

2013

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Interest on investments in non-convertible debentures

-

65,713

Loss on redemption of non-convertible debentures

-

(25,180)

Interest on bank deposits (note 21)

431,540

162,519

Gain on derivative instruments within CCDs

50,820

365,226

Loss on derivative instruments within CCPS

(441,470)

(678,593)

Gain on disposal of current investments (note 20)

445,050

519,939

Total finance income

485,940

409,624

 

 

 

11. Finance costs

 

Year ended

31 December

2013

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Continuing operations:

Interest on borrowings*

(39,437,232)

(18,806,187)

Other borrowing costs

(1,514,133)

(812,257)

Interest on liability portion of CCPS

(538,657)

(458,950)

Total interest expense

(41,490,022)

(20,077,394)

Less: amounts included in the cost of qualifying assets (note 15)

12,480,050

3,412,935

Total finance cost recognised in the income statement

(29,009,972)

(16,664,459)

 

Amounts included in the cost of qualifying assets during the year represent interest on project specific as well as general borrowings which are sanctioned for the purpose of construction of a qualifying asset. The balance represents the actual finance costs incurred on those borrowings, calculated using the effective interest rate method.

 

*includes USD 651,904 (2012: USD Nil) of one-off non recurring costs primarily relating to interest on deferred payments to suppliers.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

12. Taxation

Year ended

31 December

2013

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Continuing operations

Current year tax charge

(347,757)

(2,326,395)

Deferred tax (charge) /credit (note 17)

(1,122,913)

1,131,812

Income tax expense

(1,470,670)

(1,194,583)

 

 

The prima-facie tax expense for the year/ period is reconciled to the tax expense recognised in income statement as follows:

 

Year ended

31 December

2013

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

 

Profit before tax

8,373,049

13,166,518

Enacted tax rates

33.99%

32.45%

Expected tax expense

(2,845,999)

(4,272,535)

Effect of:

Income not offered to tax

-

2,593,793

Other permanent differences

1,375,329

484,159

MAT charge

(347,757)

(2,326,395)

MAT deferred tax credit

347,757

2,326,395

Income tax expense recognised in the income statement

(1,470,670)

(1,194,583)

 

The Company is exempt from Guernsey income tax under the Income Tax (Exempt bodies) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 1989 and is subject to an annual fee of USD 962. As such, the Company's tax liability is zero. However considering that the Company's operations are entirely based in India, the effective tax rate of the Group of 33.99% has been computed based on the current tax rates prevailing in India.

 

Indian companies are subject to corporate income tax or Minimum Alternate Tax ("MAT"). If MAT is greater than corporate income tax then MAT is levied. The Company has recognised MAT of USD 347,757 (31 December 2012: USD 2,326,395) as MAT is greater than corporate income tax for the current year.

 

The tax expense represents non-cash net deferred tax liability on timing differences accounted during the year/ period.

 

 

 

Tax liabilities

As at 31 December

2013

As at31 December 2012

USD

USD

Current tax liabilities

1,412,290

2,201,272

Total current tax liabilities

1,412,290

2,201,272

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

13. Earnings per share

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year/ period.

 

During the current year, there were no dilutive options for the computation of diluted earnings per share.

 

 

 

Year ended

31 December

2013

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Basic and diluted:

Profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company

6,902,379

11,971,935

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year/ period

163,636,000

163,636,000

Basic and diluted earnings per share

0.0422

0.0731

 

 

 

14. Intangible assets - Application software

As at

31 December

2013

As at

31 December

2012

USD

USD

Cost:

Balance at the beginning of the year /period

800,177

77,392

Additions during the year/ period

42,046

726,800

Exchange differences

(91,779)

(4,015)

Closing balance

750,444

800,177

Amortisation Balance at the beginning of the year /period

100,918

12,511

Charge for the year/ period

202,282

89,567

Exchange differences

(22,491)

(1,160)

Closing balance

280,709

100,918

Carrying amount

Closing balance

469,735

699,259

Opening balance

699,259

64,881

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

15. Property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furniture and fittings

Office equipment

Land and buildings

Plant and

machinery

Computers

Vehicles

Leasehold improvements

Wind farm assets under course of construction

Total

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Opening cost as at 1 April 2012

71,786

57,157

579,108

203,397,158

159,629

326,975

234,541

169,438,946

374,265,300

Additions

75,356

50,608

1,696,179

123,837,844

125,702

113,521

9,416

26,796,143

152,704,769

Transfers

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(123,837,844)

(123,837,844)

Returns

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(25,957,805)

(25,957,805)

Disposals

-

(219)

-

-

-

(7,825)

-

-

(8,044)

Exchange difference

(3,723)

(2,965)

(30,039)

(10,550,886)

(7,921)

(16,960)

(12,167)

-

(10,624,661)

Balance as at 31 December 2012

143,419

104,581

2,245,248

316,684,116

277,410

415,711

231,790

46,439,440

366,541,715

Accumulated depreciation as at 1 April 2012

12,713

11,109

14,882

2,919,609

32,622

41,805

20,001

-

3,052,741

Depreciation expense

16,705

14,201

25,018

5,319,597

43,313

58,768

26,553

-

5,504,155

Exchange difference

(754)

(546)

(915)

(181,779)

(2,023)

(2,503)

(1,189)

-

(189,709)

Balance as at 31 December 2012

28,664

24,764

38,985

8,057,427

73,912

98,070

45,365

-

8,367,187

Net book value as at 31 December 2012

114,755

79,817

2,206,263

308,626,689

203,498

317,641

186,425

46,439,440

358,174,528

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

15. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

Furniture and fittings

Office equipment

Land and buildings

Plant and

Machinery

Computers

Vehicles

Leasehold improvements

Wind farm assets

 under course of construction

Total

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Opening cost as at 1 January 2013

143,419

104,581

2,245,248

316,684,116

277,410

415,711

231,790

46,439,440

366,541,715

Additions

13,328

53,261

-

-

10,105

141,507

-

161,377,849

 161,596,050

Returns / disposals

-

-

-

-

-

 (50,860)

-

(23,468,830)

(23,519,690)

Transfer in / (out)

-

-

49,695

11,405,385

-

-

-

(11,455,080)

-

Exchange difference

(16,450)

(11,995)

(257,525)

(36,323,034)

(31,818)

(47,681)

(26,586)

(5,326,511)

(42,041,600)

 

Balance as at 31 December 2013

140,297

145,847

2,037,418

291,766,467

255,697

458,677

205,204

167,566,868

462,576,475

Accumulated depreciation as at

1 January 2013

28,664

24,764

38,985

8,057,427

73,912

98,070

45,365

-

8,367,187

Adjustment for disposals

-

-

-

-

-

(24,357)

-

-

(24,357)

Depreciation expense

27,202

34,792

30,896

8,549,496

65,973

107,719

33,016

-

8,849,094

Exchange difference

(4,754)

(4,847)

(6,139)

(1,392,514)

(12,037)

(17,060)

(6,986)

-

(1,444,337)

Balance as at 31 December 2013

51,112

54,709

63,742

15,214,409

127,848

164,372

71,395

-

15,747,587

Net book value as at 31 December 2013

89,185

91,138

1,973,676

276,552,058

127,849

294,305

133,809

167,566,868

446,828,888

 

An amount of USD 12,480,050 (31 December 2012: USD 3,412,935) pertaining to interest on borrowings is capitalised as the funds were used for construction of qualifying assets (refer note 11).

 

Returns amounting to USD 23,468,830 (31 December 2012: USD 25,957,805) represents wind farm assets under course of construction returned back to the supplier on account of cancellation of certain projects.

 

Depreciation amounting to USD 500,174 (31 December 2012: USD 299,471) has been capitalised as it relates to wind farm assets under course of construction.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

 

16. Other non-current assets

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Deposits

11,341,652

675,684

Capital advances

20,956,631

38,054,081

Prepayments

8,813,913

5,966,471

Total other non-current assets

41,112,196

44,696,236

 

 

Deposits mainly comprise of security deposits placed with related parties towards usage of land and power evacuation facilities.

 

Capital advances represent advance payments made to suppliers and related parties for the construction of wind farm assets, as part of long-term construction service contracts.

 

Prepayments primarily relate to amounts paid in advance towards land lease rentals for existing and upcoming projects. Land has been taken on lease basis from the suppliers of wind turbine generators for period ranging upto 20 years and is renewable provided the main lease is renewed by the government authority.

 

 

17. Deferred tax

 

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the Group and movements thereon during the current period.

 

As at

31 December

2012

MAT credit reversed against provision for tax

Recognisedin income

Statement

 

Exchange

difference

As at

31 December

2013

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Property, plant and equipment

(5,687,371)

-

(4,088,790)

872,957

(8,903,204)

Provisions

14,142

-

(4,239)

(1,394)

8,509

Share issue costs

411,652

-

(130,053)

(40,198)

241,401

MAT credit

2,453,266

(1,319,302)

347,757

(300,149)

1,181,572

Unrealised inter-group profits

2,104,744

-

8,955

(241,893)

1,871,806

Tax losses

3,792,846

-

2,743,457

(588,324)

5,947,979

Net deferred tax asset

3,089,279

(1,319,302)

(1,122,913)

(299,001)

348,063

 

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the Group has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

 

As at 31 December

2013

As at31 December 2012

USD

USD

Deferred tax assets

9,251,267

8,776,650

Deferred tax liabilities

(8,903,204)

(5,687,371)

Deferred tax asset, net

348,063

3,089,279

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

18. Trade receivables

 

As at 31 December

2013

As at31 December 2012

USD

USD

Trade receivables

6,737,251

7,187,329

Trade receivables

6,737,251

7,187,329

 

 

Trade receivables disclosed above are classified as loans and receivables in accordance with IAS 32 and are therefore measured at amortised cost. Trade receivables held by the Group are non-interest bearing were not collectively impaired or written off.

 

Trade receivables include amounts which are past due at the reporting date but against which the Group has not recognised any allowance for doubtful receivables because there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts are still recoverable. The average age of the receivables was 50 days during the year ended 31 December 2013 (31 December 2012: 49 days)

 

 

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each customer.

 

 

Ageing of receivables are as follows:

 

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Not due

2,340,835

1,448,770

0-60 days

3,352,941

3,539,485

61-90 days

718,997

1,723,164

91-180 days

64,052

265,905

More than 180 days

260,426

210,005

Total

6,737,251

7,187,329

 

The fair value of trade receivables approximates their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments and hence management considers the carrying amount of trade receivables to be approximately equal to their fair value.

 

As at 31 December 2013, the Group has five customers (31 December 2012: five customers).

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

19. Other current assets

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Deposits

35,284

319,901

Accrued interest

258,419

49,422

Prepayments

261,888

459,765

Accrued income

4,950,110

2,178,338

Other receivables

2,962,313

694,828

Current tax asset

1,534,405

527,871

 

Total other current assets

 

10,002,419

 

4,230,125

 

Prepayments primarily relate to amounts paid in advance for lease rentals for land.

 

Accrued income primarily represents amounts receivable from the customer on the sale of electricity and the amount recoverable from Indian Renewable Energy Development Authority ("IREDA") as generation based incentive but not billed for as at 31 December 2013.

 

Other receivables primarily include advances to vendors of USD 2,788,577 (2012: USD 694,828).

 

 

20. Current investments

As at 31 December

2013

As at 31 December

2012

Available-for-sale investments carried at fair value (mutual funds)

11,248,817

3,191,023

Total current investments

11,248,817

3,191,023

 

The Group has investments in the following mutual fund schemes, which are classified as available-for-sale investments.

 

Mutual fund scheme:

Units as at

31 December

2013

Units as at

31 December

2012

IDFC cash fund - Growth- Direct Plan

383,459

62,298

IDFC cash fund - Growth- Regular Plan

-

107,828

IDFC ultra short term fund - Growth- Regular Plan

-

602,594

BSL floating rate short term plan

659,093

-

BSL Cash plus growth regular plan

-

14,979

BSL Savings fund growth plan

-

52,682

 

 

The fair value of the quoted units is determined by reference to published data. During the year, disposals resulted in a gain of USD 445,050 (2012: USD 519,939) (refer note 10) recognised in the consolidated income statement.

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

21. Cash and bank balances

 

As at 31 December

 2013

As at 31 December

2012

USD

USD

 

Cash on hand

Bank balances

 

38

8,248,886

 

176

2,185,016

Cash and cash equivalents

8,248,924

2,185,192

Bank deposits

13,133,422

7,283,914

Total cash and bank balances

21,382,346

9,469,106

 

Bank deposits include margin money deposits of USD 13,039,792 (2012: 7,283,914) placed with banks towards bank guarantees provided to various third parties.

 

 

22. Borrowings

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Borrowings at amortised cost

Compulsorily convertible debentures1,2

40,981,284

45,523,216

Term loans from banks and financial institutions3

279,498,662

216,553,062

Working capital loans from banks4

56,006,025

6,362,714

Total borrowings

376,485,971

268,438,992

 

 

Amounts due for settlement within 12 months - USD 70,355,230 (31 December 2012: USD 16,402,362 )

Amounts due for settlement on or after 12 months - USD 306,130,741 (31 December 2012: USD 252,036,630)

 

 

1. During the previous period, the Company's subsidiary, MEIL has issued 3,333,333 compulsory convertible debentures ("CCDs") at Rs. 300 (~ USD 5.71) each to PTC India Financial Services Limited (PTC) including any of its affiliates (the "Investor") amounting to USD 18,285,211 under an agreement between the Group and PTC. The purpose of this is to fund the capital projects of the Group. The following are the significant terms in relation to the CCDs:

 

· The CCDs carry a fixed rate of interest payable quarterly in arrears on the principal amount of the CCDs outstanding.

· The CCDs, along with unpaid interest, if any, mandatorily convert into such number of equity shares of Mytrah Energy (India) Limited ("MEIL" or subsidiary of the Company) at the end of 49 months from the date of initial disbursement so as to provide the investor a stated rate of return.

· The CCDs will be secured by collateral support in the form of pledge of 49% shares of Bindu Vayu Urja Private Limited ("BVUPL") held by MEIL.

 

Further, MEIL has entered into an option agreement with PTC on the same date whereby PTC can put the CCDs (the "put option") or alternatively, MEIL can call the CCDs (the "call option") in exchange for cash providing PTC a stated rate of return. The call option can be exercised any time from the date of issue whereas the put option can be exercised over a period beginning from 41 months to 47 months from the date of issue of CCDs.

 

2. During 2011 MEIL has issued 5,000,000 compulsory convertible debentures ("CCDs") at Rs. 300 (~ USD 6) each to IDFC including any of its affiliates under an agreement between the Group and IDFC. The purpose of this is to fund the capital projects of the Group. The following are the significant terms in relation to the CCDs:

 

· The CCDs carry a fixed rate of interest payable quarterly in arrears on the principal amount of the CCDs outstanding.

· The CCDs, along with unpaid interest, if any, mandatorily convert into such number of equity shares of MEIL at the end of 48 months from the date of issue so as to provide the investor a stated rate of return.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

22. Borrowings (continued)

 

· The CCDs are secured by collateral support in the form of pledge of shares held by Bindu Urja Capital Inc (BUCI) in the Company, certain non-disposal undertakings by the Company and an irrevocable and unconditional corporate guarantee by the Company to IDFC.

 

Further, the Company has entered into an option agreement with IDFC on the same date whereby IDFC can put the CCDs (the "put option") or alternatively, the Group can call the CCDs (the "call option") in exchange for cash providing IDFC a stated rate of return. The call option can be exercised any time after 18 months from the date of issue whereas the put option can be exercised over a period beginning from 36 months to 48 months from the date of issue of CCDs.

 

Consistent with IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation, and IAS 39Financial Instruments: Measurement, on initial recognition, the issue proceeds have been segregated in the financial statements between the financial liability and the derivative portion. Accordingly, the options were subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss and the financial liability is subsequently measured at amortised cost. The period end balance of the options was USD (404,698) (2012: USD (400,995)) (see consolidated statement of financial position) and the CCD financial liability was USD 40,981,284 (31 December 2012: USD 45,523,216).

 

3. The Group has drawn down the term loan facility with banks and financial institutions to finance the construction of wind farm assets. The carrying amount of the liability measured at amortised cost is USD 279,498,662 (2012: USD 216,553,062). The repayment terms of the term loans loans range from 12 to 14 years. In compliance with the terms of the loan agreement, the Group has created a charge on all project movable, immovable properties, cashflows, receivables and revenues in favour of banks and financial institutions. Mr. Ravi Kailas has provided unconditional and irrevocable guarantee to the extent of any shortfall in the revenue from the sale of Certified Emission Reductions ('CER') under the Clean Development Mechanism in any financial year @ Rs 0.30 per unit of electricity sold for the CERs generated from the respective projects and the said guarantee will be invoked only in case of a default by the Group in meeting its loan obligations.

 

Further, the loan drawn down by MEIL is secured by way of first charge on the pledge of shares held by Bindu Vayu (Mauritius) Limited in the equity shares representing 51% of the total paid up equity share capital of the MEIL. The loan drawn down by BVUPL and MVPPL is secured by way of first charge on the pledge of shares held by the MEIL in the equity shares representing 51% of the total paid-up equity share capital of BVUPL and MVPPL. Also the loans drawn down by MVKPL and MVMPL is secured by way of first charge on the pledge of shares held by the MEIL in the equity shares representing 51% and 70% of the total paid-up equity share capital of MVKPL and MVMPL respectively.

 

4. The working capital facilities include Fund based (USD 22,372,880) and non-fund based facilities (USD 33,633,145) and it will be paid out from the unused facilities available related to the capital expenditure incurred by the Group. The working capital loan facilities are secured by way of first charge and hypothecation of entire immovable properties pertaining to the respective projects, both present and future, including movable plant and machinery, machinery spares, tools, accessories, entire project cash flows, receivables, book debts and revenues of the Group. The facilities are repayable on a yearly rollover basis and carries interest in the range of 11% to 12.5% per annum.

 

5. Refer note 33 for maturity profile of the borrowings.

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

23. Trade and other payables

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Current:

Trade payables1

754,921

583,108

Other payables2

17,968,780

26,525,560

18,723,701

27,108,668

Non-current:

Other payables3

9,005,639

-

 

1Trade creditors relate to amounts outstanding for trade purchases and ongoing costs.

 

2Other payables include payables for purchase of capital assets amounting to USD 15,111,642 (31 December 2012: USD 24,177,085) and accrued interest on borrowings amounting to USD 2,143,437 (31 December 2012: USD 1,788,339).

 

3An amount of USD 9,005,639 classified under 'Other non-current liabilities' represents amount payable for purchase of capital assets in five yearly instalments from the date of commissioning of projects in MVKPL.

 

The Group has financial risk management policies in place to ensure that all payables are paid within the pre-agreed credit terms.

 

The fair value of trade and other payables approximates their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments hence management consider that the carrying amount of trade and other payables to be approximately equal to their fair value.

 

 

24. Retirement benefit obligations

 

Defined contribution plan

 

Provident fund:

 

The Group makes contributions to a defined contribution retirement benefit plan for qualifying employees. Under the plan, the Group is required to contribute a specified percentage of the qualified employees' pay to fund the benefits. These contributions are made to a fund administered and managed by the Government of India. The Group's monthly contributions are charged to the consolidated income statement in the period they are incurred.

 

The total cost charged to consolidated income statement of USD 19,372 (31 December 2012: USD 69,613) represents contributions payable to these schemes by the Group at rates specified in the rules of the plan. As at 31 December 2013, contributions of USD Nil (31 December 2012: USD 6,606) were due in respect of the current reporting period.

 

Defined benefit plan

 

(a) Gratuity

 

In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 of India, the Group provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan (the 'Gratuity Plan') covering eligible employees. The Group makes annual contributions under the Gratuity Plan to Life Insurance Corporation of India to fund the benefit obligation.

 

The present value of the defined benefit obligation, the related current service cost and past service cost was measured using the projected unit cost method.

The projected unit cost method is an accrued benefits valuation method in which the scheme liabilities make allowance for projected earnings. The accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) is an actuarial measure of the present value for service already rendered but differs from the projected unit cost method in that it includes no assumption for future salary increases. At the balance sheet date the gross ABO was USD 25,362 (31 December 2012: USD 14,781).

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

24. Retirement benefit obligations (continued)

 

(a) Gratuity (continued)

 

Movements in the present value of the benefit obligation were as follows:

 Year ended

31 December 2013

USD

Period ended

31 December 2012

USD

Change in benefit obligation

Projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year/period

14,781

38,659

Current service cost

8,287

7,706

Interest cost

1,106

2,949

Benefits paid

(1,637)

-

Actuarial loss / (gain)

5,222

(32,655)

Translation adjustment

(2,397)

(1,878)

Projected benefit obligation at the end of the year/period (A)

25,362

14,781

Movement in fair value of plan assets

Opening balance of fair value of plan assets

20,246

-

Contributions made during the year/period

-

20,246

Benefits paid

(1,637)

-

Other adjustments

(2,258)

-

Translation adjustment

(1,975)

-

Closing balance of fair value of plan assets (B)

14,376

20,246

Net liability / (asset) recognised in the balance sheet (A-B)

10,986

(5,465)

 

Cost of employee benefits for the year/period

Current service cost

8,287

7,706

Interest cost

1,107

2,949

Net actuarial loss/(gain) recognised in other comprehensive income

5,222

(32,655)

Net loss/ (gain) recognised for the year/ period

14,616

(22,000)

 

Key assumptions used:

 Year ended

31 December

2013

USD

Period ended

31 December 2012

USD

Discount rate (%)

8.00%

8.00%

Long-term rate of compensation increase (%)

7.00%

7.00%

Attrition (%)

6.00%

6.00%

Mortality table

LIC (1994 -96)

LIC (1994 -96)

 

(b) Leave encashment

 

The Group also provides for leave encashment (the "leave encashment plan"), a defined benefit plan covering eligible employees. Under the leave encashment plan, employees are entitled to future payments upon termination of service with the Company, whether it be by death during service or upon reaching retirement age.

 

The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service cost was measured using the projected unit credit method.

The projected unit cost method is an accrued benefits valuation method in which the scheme liabilities make allowance for projected earnings. The accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) is an actuarial measure of the present value for service already rendered but differs from the projected unit credit method in that it includes no assumption for future salary increases. At the balance sheet date the ABO was USD 12,255 (31 December 2012: USD 10,921).

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

24. Retirement benefit obligations (continued)

 

(b) Leave encashment (continued)

 

Movements in the present value of the benefit obligation were as follows:

 

 Year ended

31 December 2013

USD

Period ended

31 December 2012

USD

Change in benefit obligation

Projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year/ period

10,921

27,302

Interest cost

814

2,082

Current service cost

818

4,572

Actuarial loss/ (gain)

1,100

(21,704)

Translation adjustment

(1,398)

(1,331)

Projected benefit obligation at the end of the year/period

12,255

10,921

Cost of employee benefits for the period/year

Interest cost

814

2,082

Current service cost

818

4,572

Net actuarial loss/ (gain) recognised in other comprehensive income

1,100

(21,704)

Net loss/ (gain) recognised for the year/ period

2,732

(15,050)

 

Key assumptions used:

 

Year ended

31 December 2013

 

Period ended

31 December

2012

 

Actuarial assumptions for long-term compensated absences

Discount rate

8.00%

8.00%

Mortality table

LIC (1994-96)

LIC (1994-96)

Long-term rate of compensation increase (%)

7.00%

7.00%

Attrition

 

6.00%

6.00%

 

 

(c) Summary of retirement benefit obligations recognised in the balance sheet

 

 Current portion

Non-current

Portion

 

 

Liability recognised as at 31 December 2013:

USD

USD

 

Gratuity

7,239

3,747

 

Leave encashment

-

12,255

 

 

 

7,239

16,002

Liability/ (Asset) recognised as at 31 December 2012:

Gratuity

1,214

(6,679)

Leave encashment

-

10,921

1,214

4,242

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

25. Compulsory convertible preference shares

 

During the previous year, MEIL has issued 11,666,566 Series A CCPS at Rs. 300 (~USD 6) each to Indian Infrastructure Fund (IIF) under an Investment Agreement between the Group, IIF and Mr.Ravi Kailas. The following are the salient features of the CCPS:

 

· IIF is entitled to receive a preference dividend before any dividends are declared to the ordinary shareholders. These carry a step-up dividend which is cumulative.

· The CCPS convert into equity shares of MEIL at a fixed price of Rs. 300 (~USD 6) per share, for a fixed number of shares, at the end of six years if the call and put options are not exercised by either of the parties.

· As part of the investment agreement, IIF were issued with 100 ordinary shares in MEIL.

 

Further, the Company entered into an option agreement with IIF on the same date whereby the Company can call the CCPS (the "call option") or alternatively, IIF can put the CCPS (the "put option") in exchange for cash or a variable number of shares in the Company providing IIF a stated rate of return. The call option can be exercised at any time after four years three months and the put option can be exercised at any time after five years three months from the date of issue.

 

In accordance with IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Measurement, upon initial recognition, the issue proceeds has been segregated in the financial statements as mentioned below:

 

The issue proceeds of USD 69,932,181 (net of issue costs of USD 1,891,056) were first attributed to the embedded derivatives, with the fair value of the options amounting to USD 2,670,325. As the instrument entitles the holder to a fixed number of shares the remaining value of the proceeds were bifurcated such that there is a liability component and an equity component. The liability component, being USD 11,866,684 was estimated by discounting the mandatory preference share dividend of six year cash flows using an interest rate from an equivalent instrument without a conversion feature, with the residual value of USD 55,395,172 representing equity. The effective interest rate on the financial liability is 5.6%.

 

During the current year, the Group has paid dividend amounting to USD 1,325,712 to IIF.

 

The options are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss and the financial liability is subsequently measured at amortised cost. The period end balance of the options was USD 3,383,278 (31 December 2012 USD 3,348,025) (see consolidated statement of financial position), the liability component of the preference shares was USD 9,215,456 (31 December 2012: USD 11,298,416) and the equity component of the CCPS was USD 55,395,172 (31 December 2012: USD 55,395,172).

 

 

26. Share capital

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Issued and fully paid up share capital of the Company:

 

163,636,000 ordinary shares with no par value

72,858,278

72,858,278

 

After its incorporation on 13 August 2010 MEL acquired 119,999,999 shares in BVML, from its existing shareholders namely, Esrano Overseas Ltd, Bindu Urja Investments Inc, Bindu Urja Holding Inc, Bindu Urja Capital Inc and Sila Energy Inc. In consideration of the said transfer the Company issued shares of the Company at no par value in its capital. Subsequently the Company issued 43,636,000 shares of no par value through listing of its shares on AIM.

 

The issued share capital refers to ordinary share capital, which carries voting rights with entitlement to an equal share in dividends authorised by the board and in the distribution of the surplus assets of the Company.

 

 

27. Capital contribution

 

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Capital contributions received during the year

7,357,620

-

Balance at end of the year/period

7,357,620

-

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

27. Capital contribution (continued)

 

During the year, the Company's subsidiary, MEIL entered into an investment agreement with related parties, Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited ("MWDPL") and Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited ('BUIL') to issue 40,000,000 Series B Cumulative Compulsorily Redeemable Preference Shares ("RPS") at Rs. 300 (~ USD 5.71) per share and carry a nominal dividend of 0.01% per annum. Pursuant to the agreement BUIL and MWDPL made long-term non-reciprocal capital contributions ("capital contributions") of US$ 7.3 million, which as per the terms of agreement are not available for distribution as dividend. Management has evaluated that these contributions are in substance in the nature of equity and accordingly classified the amounts received as "Capital Contributions".

 

28. Retained earnings 

As at 31 December

2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Balance at beginning of the year/period

7,437,436

(4,583,064)

Impact of change in accounting policy

-

48,565

Profit for the year/ period

6,902,379

11,971,935

Balance at end of the year/period

14,339,815

7,437,436

 

 

29. Other reserves

 

(a) Foreign currency translation reserve

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Balance at beginning of the year/period

(18,822,270)

(12,954,978)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(14,020,190)

(5,867,292)

Balance at end of the year/period

(32,842,460)

(18,822,270)

 

Foreign currency translation reserve comprises foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations from their functional currency into the Group's presentational currency.

 

(b) Equity-settled employee benefits reserve:

 

The equity-settled employee benefits reserve relates to the share options granted to employees under the employee share option plan. Further information about share-based payments is set out in note 35.

 

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Balance at beginning of the year/period

1,842,215

857,819

Additional cost during the year/period

1,241,245

984,396

Balance at end of the year/period

3,083,460

1,842,215

 

 

(c) Fair value reserve

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Balance at beginning of the year/period

20,426

31,656

Change in the fair value of available for sale financial instruments

73,054

(11,230)

Balance at end of the year/period

93,480

20,426

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

29. Other reserves (continued)

 

The fair value reserve comprises the cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets until the assets are derecognised or impaired.

 

(e) Actuarial valuation reserve

 

Actuarial valuation reserve comprises the cumulative net gains/ losses on actuarial valuation of post-employment obligations. Refer note 36 for further details.

 

 

 

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Balance at beginning of the year/period

5,794

(48,565)

(Loss)/ gain on actuarial valuation of post-employment benefits

(6,322)

54,359

Balance at end of the year/period

(528)

5,794

Total other reserves

(29,666,048)

(16,953,835)

 

 

30. Non-controlling interests

 

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Balance at beginning of the year/ period

55,395,172

55,395,172

Additions during the year/ period

-

-

Balance at the end of the year/period

55,395,172

55,395,172

 

 

31. Commitments

 

(a) Capital commitments

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Capital commitments

301,731,841

208,313,149

 

The capital expenditures authorised and contracted relate to the provision of wind farm assets, which have not been provided for in the accounts. These commitments are net of advances paid of USD 20,956,631 (2012: USD 38,054,081) (see note 16).

 

 

(b) Operating leases

 

The Group leases office premises under non-cancellable operating lease agreements with a term of three years. The lease arrangement contains a renewal clause providing the Company with the option of extending the lease for a further period of three years to four years at the prevailing market rates.

 

Total operating lease expense recognised in the consolidated income statement as administrative expenses is USD 556,294 (31 December 2012: USD 497,198).

 

At 31 December 2013, the Group had no outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases.

 

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

32. Capital management

 

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to stakeholders through its optimisation of the debt and equity balance.

 

The capital structure of the Group consists of net debt, which includes the borrowings disclosed in note 22 after deducting cash and cash equivalents, equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising issued capital and reserves and retained earnings as disclosed in notes below.

 

The Group's risk management committee reviews the capital structure on a semi-annual basis. As part of this review, the committee considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital.

 

The gearing ratio at the year end is as follows:

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Debt (note 22)

376,485,971

268,438,992

Cash and cash equivalents (note 21)

(21,382,346)

(9,469,106)

Net debt (a)

355,103,625

258,969,886

Equity

120,284,837

118,737,051

Net debt and equity (b)

475,388,462

377,706,937

Net debt to net debt+equity ratio

75%

69%

 

Debt is defined as long and short-term borrowings (excluding derivatives) as detailed in note 22. Equity includes all capital and reserves of the Group that are managed as capital, including non-controlling interests of the Group.

 

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted (including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis for recognition of income and expenses) for each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in note 3.

 

Capital management policies

 

The Group's objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Group's ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for stakeholders. The Group also proposes to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. Hence, the Group may adjust any dividend payments, return capital to shareholders or issue of new shares. Total capital is the equity as shown in the consolidated statement of financial position. Currently, the Group primarily monitors its capital structure in terms of evaluating the funding of wind farm projects. Management is continuously evolving strategies to optimise the returns and reduce the risks. It includes plans to optimise the financial leverage of the Group.

 

Equity comprises all components of equity and includes the non-controlling interests.

 

33. Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management

 

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement requires entities to disclose measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:

 

· Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

· Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

 

· Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that is not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

33. Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (continued)

 

Accounting classifications and fair value

 

The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy.

 

31 December 2013:

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated at fair value through profit or loss

Loans and receivables

Available-for-sale

Other financial liabilities

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

 

Financial assets measured at fair value

 

Current investments (note 20)

-

-

11,248,817

-

11,248,817

11,248,817

-

-

 

-

-

11,248,817

-

11,248,817

11,248,817

-

-

 

Financial assets not measured at fair value

 

Trade receivables (note 18)

-

6,737,251

-

-

6,737,251

 

Other assets

-

16,585,465

-

-

16,585,465

 

Cash and bank balances (note 21)

-

21,382,346

-

-

21,382,346

 

-

44,705,062

-

-

44,705,062

 

Financial liabilities measured at fair value

 

Derivative financial instruments (note 22 & 25)

-

-

-

2,978,580

2,978,580

-

2,978,580

-

 

-

-

-

2,978,580

2,978,580

-

2,978,580

-

 

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value

 

Liability component of compulsorily convertible preference shares (note 25)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

9,215,456

 

9,215,456

 

Borrowings (note 22)

-

-

-

376,485,971

376,485,971

 

Trade and other payables (note 23)

-

-

-

27,729,340

27,729,340

 

-

-

-

413,430,767

413,430,767

 

 

Note:

1. In this table, the Group has disclosed the fair value of each class of financial assets and liabilities in way that permits the information to be compared with the carrying amounts.

2. For all financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value, the carrying value is a reasonable approximation of fair values.

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)-

 

33. Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (continued)

Accounting classifications and fair value (continued)

 

31 December 2012:

 

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated at fair value through profit or loss

Loans and receivables

Available-for-sale

Other financial liabilities

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

 

Financial assets measured at fair value

 

Current investments (note 20)

-

-

3,191,023

-

3,191,023

3,191,023

-

-

 

-

-

3,191,023

-

3,191,023

3,191,023

-

-

 

Financial assets not measured at fair value

 

Trade receivables (note 18)

-

7,187,329

-

-

7,187,329

 

Other assets

-

3,223,345

-

-

3,223,345

 

Cash and bank balances (note 21)

-

9,469,106

-

-

9,469,106

 

-

19,879,780

-

-

19,879,780

 

Financial liabilities measured at fair value

 

Derivative financial instruments (note 22 & 25)

-

-

-

2,947,030

2,947,030

-

2,947,030

-

 

-

-

-

2,947,030

2,947,030

-

2,947,030

-

 

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value

 

Liability component of compulsorily convertible preference shares (note 25)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

11,298,416

 

11,298,416

 

Borrowings from banks and financial institutions (note 22)

-

-

-

268,438,992

268,438,992

 

Trade payables (note 23)

-

-

-

27,108,668

27,108,668

 

-

-

-

306,846,076

306,846,076

 

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

33. Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (continued)

 

Measurement of fair value:

 

The following is the summary of valuation techniques used in the measurement of fair value of financial instruments:

 

Current investments:

Current investments represent the investments in traded mutual funds, whose fair value is determined by reference to their quoted market price at the reporting date. The fair value represents the net asset value as stated by the issuer of these mutual fund units in the published statements. Net asset value represents the price at which either the issuer will issue further units in the mutual fund or the investor can redeem the investments.

 

Derivative financial instruments:

The fair value of the option contracts embedded in the derivative financial instruments are determined based on the appropriate valuation techniques prescribed under the terms of contract.

 

 

Financial risk management:

 

The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company's primary risk management focus is to minimise potential adverse effects of market risk on its financial performance. The Company's risk management assessment and policies and processes are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor such risks and compliance with the same. Risk assessment and management policies and processes are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company's activities. The Board of Directors and the Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the Company's risk assessment and management policies and processes.

 

A. Market Risk

 

(i) Currency risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rate. The Group's presentation currency is the US dollar. The Group's exposure to foreign currency arises in part when the Group holds financial assets and liabilities denominated in a currency different from the functional currency of the entity. Based on the current profile of the Group, the net liability held in foreign currency is USD Nil (31 December 2012: USD Nil) and as such the Group's exposure to currency risk is limited.

 

(ii) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Group is exposed to interest rate risk on its cash and bank balances. Cash and bank balances expose the company to cash flow interest rate risk. However, the Group does not carry any fixed interest bearing financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss except for the derivative financial instruments embedded in the CCPS and CCDs. Hence, the Group is exposed to the fair value risk on such derivative financial instruments.

 

The average interest rate on short-term bank deposits during the year was 8.36% (2012: 8.22%).

 

Interest rate risk management

 

The primary goal of the Group's investment strategy is to ensure risk free returns are earned on surplus funds. Market price risk arises from cash and bank balances held by the Group. The Group monitors its investment portfolio based on market expectations and creditworthiness. Material investments within the portfolio are managed on an individual basis.

 

The Group's exposure to interest rates on financial instruments is detailed below:

As at 31 December2013

As at 31 December2012

USD

USD

Financial assets

Cash and bank balances (note 21)

21,382,346

9,469,106

Total interest rate dependent financial assets

21,382,346

9,469,106

Financial liabilities

 

Borrowings (note 22)

376,485,971

268,438,992

 

 

Total interest rate dependent financial liabilities

376,485,971

268,438,992

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

33. Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (continued)

 

The amounts included above for interest rate dependent financial assets are fixed interest bearing financial assets.

 

If interest rate on INR denominated borrowings had been increased or decreased by 100 basis points with all other variables held constant, post tax income for the year ended 31 December 2013 would have been increased/ decreased by USD 1,754,354 (2012: USD 1,201,318).

 

(iii) Price risk

 

The Group is exposed to mutual funds price (Net Asset Value - 'NAV') risk because of investments in debt-based mutual fund units held by the Group and classified on the statement of financial position as available-for-sale financial assets. The Group is not exposed to any commodity price risk. In order to manage its price risk arising from investment in mutual fund units, the Group diversifies its portfolio; in accordance with the limits set by the Group risk management policies.

 

As the Group invests in mutual fund units which in turn invest in short-term (in the range 30-90 days) equity instruments with low yield and hence carry a very minimal mark-to-market risk. Moreover, the accruals earned by the said units are distributed on a daily basis; which mainly represents the dividend accruals rather than the fair value movements. Hence, any reasonable movement in interest yields are not expected to have any impact on the NAV of the said units.

 

B. Liquidity risk

 

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, which has established an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Group's short, medium and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities, by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. Details of additional undrawn facilities that the Group has at its disposal to reduce further liquidity risk are set out below.

 

The following table details the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its financial liabilities with agreed repayment periods. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay as at 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012:

 

 

As at 31 December 2013:

 

2014

2015

2016

2017

Thereafter

Total

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Non-derivative financial liabilities:

Borrowings

47,890,349

56,920,861

18,057,573

19,832,705

233,784,483

376,485,971

Trade and other payables

18,723,701

-

-

-

-

18,723,701

Liability component of CCPS

2,473,115

3,371,170

3,371,171

-

-

9,215,456

Derivative Financial liabilities:

Derivative instruments not designated as hedge

-

-

2,978,580

-

-

2,978,580

Total financial liabilities

69,087,165

60,292,031

24,407,324

19,832,705

233,784,483

407,403,708

 

 

As at 31 December 2012:

 

2013

2014

2015

2016

Thereafter

Total

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

Non-derivative financial liabilities

Borrowings

16,402,362

12,440,124

58,814,898

14,635,603

166,146,005

268,438,992

Trade and other payables

27,108,668

-

-

-

-

27,108,668

Liability component of CCPS

1,556,597

2,571,003

3,585,408

3,585,408

-

11,298,416

Derivative Financial liabilities:

Derivative instruments not designated as hedge

-

-

-

2,947,030

-

2,947,030

Total financial liabilities

45,067,627

15,011,127

62,400,306

21,168,041

166,146,005

309,793,106

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

33. Financial instruments - Fair values and risk management (continued)

 

The Group has access to financing facilities as described below, of which USD 84,791,145 (2012: USD 63,048,327) were unused at the balance sheet date. The Group expects to meet its other obligations from operating cash flows and proceeds of maturing financial assets.

 

As at 31 December2013

As at 31 December2012

USD

USD

Amount used

317,456,388

209,401,342

Amount unused

84,791,145

63,048,327

Total bank facility

402,247,533

272,449,669

 

 

C. Credit risk

 

Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. The group's credit risk arises from accounts receivable balances on the sale of electricity. The Indian entities have entered into purchase power agreements with transmission / distribution companies incorporated by the Indian State Government and other electricity transmission and trading companies to export the electricity generated. The Group is therefore committed to sell power to these customers and regards any potential risk of default as being predominantly a governmental one. The Group is paid monthly by the transmission companies for the electricity it supplies. The Group assesses the credit quality of the purchaser based on its financial position and other information.

 

Financial assets that potentially expose the Company to credit risk consist principally of cash and bank balances, which are held with institutions with a minimum credit rating of AA. The fair value of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.

 

The Group is reliant on a small number of suppliers and customers.

 

The industry currently benefits supports from the Indian Government. Changes in the Government policy could impact tariff/ taxes which could have an impact on the revenue and the profit of the Group.Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

34. Related party transactions

 

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated and are not disclosed in this note. The transactions with related parties are priced on an arm's length basis and are settled as per agreed terms. Details of transactions between the Group and related parties are disclosed below.

 

The Directors of the Company who are also considered to be the key management personnel are:

1. Mr Ravi Kailas

- Chairman and CEO

2. Mr Rohit Phansalkar

- Non-Executive Director

3. Mr Russell Walls

- Non-Executive Director

 

The entities where certain key management personnel have significant influence are:

1. Bindu Urja Capital Inc

2. Bindu Urja Holding Inc

3. Bindu Urja Investments Inc

4. Bindu Urja Inc

5. Sila Energy Inc

6. Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited

7. Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited

 

The following related party transactions occurred during the year/ period:

 

 

 

Year ended 31 December 2013

 

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Advance to related parties towards development and construction of wind farm projects:

Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited

7,113,141

1,252,537

Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited

4,187,341

486,520

Purchase towards development and construction of wind farm projects:

Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited

19,474,703

-

Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited

988,401

-

Deposits placed towards usage of land and power evacuation facilities:

Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited

8,558,908

-

Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited

2,566,687

-

 

Capital contributions received from (note 27):

Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited

 

3,056,475

 

-

Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited

4,301,145

-

 

 

The following balances were outstanding at the end of the reporting year/period:

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Advance recoverable from related parties towards development and construction of wind farm projects:

Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited

5,082,232

1,252,537

Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited

2,377,292

486,520

Deposits placed towards usage of land and power evacuation facilities:

Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited

8,097,076

-

Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited

2,428,190

-

Capital contributions received from (note 27):

Bindu Urja Infrastructure Limited

 

3,056,475

 

-

Mytrah Wind Developers Private Limited

4,301,145

-

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

34. Related party transactions (continued)

 

Remuneration of key management personnel:

The remuneration of Directors, who are the key management personnel of the Group, is set out below for each of the categories specified in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures. Further information about the remuneration of the individual Directors is provided in the Directors' Report on page 25.

 

Year ended 31 December 2013

Period ended 31 December 2012

USD

USD

Salaries and fees

234,450

2,479,620

Share-based payments

833,205

906,588

1,067,655

3,3862,08

 

As per the CCPS investment agreement (note 25), for a period of one year from the completion date or commissioning of a cumulative 400 MW capacity, whichever is later, Mr Ravi Kailas without prior consent of IIF shall not sell or dispose, directly or indirectly his shareholding in Mytrah Energy Limited.

 

35. Share-based payments

 

The Company has an equity-settled share option scheme for certain directors of the Company and employees in the Group. All options have a vesting period of three years. Each share option converts into one ordinary share of the Company on exercise. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option. The options carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights. Options may be exercised at any time from the date of vesting to the date of the expiry. Options lapse if the employee leaves the Company before the options vest.

 

Details of the share options outstanding during the period are as follows.

 

 

Year ended

31 December 2013

Period ended

31 December 2012

Number of share options

Weighted average exercise price

Number of share options

Weighted average exercise price

(GBP)

(GBP)

Outstanding at beginning of year/period

14,959,599

1.13

14,708,689

1.14

Granted during the year/ period

42,600

0.95

250,910

0.94

Cancelled during the year/ period

(173,493)

0.94

-

-

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at the end of the year/period

14,828,706

1.14

14,959,599

1.13

 

 

 

 

 

The options outstanding as at 31 December 2013 had a weighted average exercise price of GBP 1.14, and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 8 years.

 

 

 

Details of the share options granted during the year are as follows:

 

Directors/Employees

Shares granted during the year

Expiry date

Exercise price

(GBP)

Fair value at grantdate (GBP)

Directors

42,600

28.02.2015

0.95

0.95

 

 

The aggregate fair value of the share options granted during the year was USD 63,254. The fair value of options is measured using the Black-Scholes Merton valuation model. Measurement inputs include the following:

 

Weighted average share price (GBP)

1.01

Weighted average exercise price (GBP)

0.95

Expected volatility

36.20%

Expected life

3 years

Risk-free interest rate

0.72%

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

35. Share-based payments (continued)

 

Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historical volatility of the Group's share price from the date of listing on 12 October 2010 to the date of issue of options. The expected life use in the model has been adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations.

 

The Group recognised total expenses of USD 1,241,244 (31 December 2012: USD 984,396) related to equity-settled share-based payment transactions in the current year.

 

36. Changes in accounting policies

 

The Group has adopted revised IAS 19, 'Employee benefits' effective from 1 January 2013. The revised employee benefit standard introduces changes to the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of post-employment benefits. The revised standard also requires the actuarial gains/ losses to be recognised through 'Other comprehensive income' (OCI), the effect of this is summarised in the following tables:

 

Year ended

31 December 2013

Period ended

31 December 2012

Impact on consolidated income statement

(Decrease) / Increase in administrative expenses

(6,322)

54,359

Increase / (Decrease) in profit before tax

6,322

(54,359)

Impact on statement of comprehensive income

(Decrease) / Increase in other comprehensive income

(6,322)

54,359

 

Impact on assets, liability and equity

As at 31 December 2013

As at 31 December 2012

As at

1 April 2012

Increase / (Decrease) in retained earnings

528

(5,794)

48,565

Increase / (Decrease) in actuarial valuation reserve

(528)

5,794

(48,565)

Increase / (Decrease) in net assets

-

-

-

 

 

Furthermore, the standard also requires net interest expense / income on the plan assets to be considered in the income statement to be restricted to the discount rate based on the yield from government securities. The actual return on the plan assets in excess of such yields is required to be recognised through OCI. The effect of these changes is immaterial and accordingly no further disclosures have been made in these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 (continued)

 

37. Change in the useful life and residual value

 

As a result of the review of useful lives of fixed assets, the estimated useful lives of fixed assets have been revised prospectively, as detailed below, with effect from 1 April 2012.

 

Category of asset

Useful life as estimated till 31 March 2012

Revised estimated useful life from 1 April 2012

Plant and machinery

5-20 years

5-50 years

 

Further, the Company has adopted component accounting of depreciation for the plant and machinery class of the fixed asset and accordingly revised the useful lives of the different components of the plant and machinery as mentioned below:

 

Particulars

Revised useful life (in years)

Nacelles

25

Blades

30

Towers

50

Transformers

25

Erection and commissioning

25

Civil Works, electrical lines and evacuation facilities

50

 

Consequently, the annual depreciation charge thereon has been prospectively revised downwards from 1 April 2012. As a result, the depreciation charge for the period ended 31 December 2012 is lower by USD 4,276,602.

 

 

38. Change in the financial year

 

During the previous period, the Company changed its annual balance sheet date from 31 March to 31 December. On account of this change in its financial year, the current period financials are for twelve months ended 31 December 2013 and the previous period financials are for nine months ended 31 December 2012. Accordingly, the comparative amounts for the income statement, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and related notes are not entirely comparable.

 

 

39. Contingent liabilities

 

The Group is involved in appeals, claims, inspections and other matters that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Following are the details of contingent liabilities not recognised in the financial statements, which the Group considers will not have any material impact on the financial statements.

 

As at 31 December2013

As at 31 December2012

USD

USD

Indirect tax matters pending in appeal

1,165,939

-

Unexpired letters of credit

409,696

-

Claims against the company not acknowledged as debt

183,510

-

1,759,145

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10th Apr 20189:36 amRNSForm 8.3 - MYTRAH ENERGY LTD
9th Apr 201810:45 amRNSForm 8.3 - MYTRAH ENERGY LTD
6th Apr 20184:52 pmRNSForm 8.3 - Mytrah Energy Limited
6th Apr 20183:07 pmRNSForm 8.3 - MYTRAH ENERGY LTD
6th Apr 201812:49 pmRNSForm 8 (OPD) - Mytrah Energy Limited
6th Apr 20189:53 amRNSForm 8 (DD) - Mytrah Energy Limited
6th Apr 20189:20 amRNSForm 8.3 - MYTRAH ENERGY LTD
6th Apr 20187:00 amRNSExercise of Options
5th Apr 20183:52 pmRNSForm 8.3 - Mytrah Energy Limited
5th Apr 20181:03 pmRNSRule 8.3 Disclosure
5th Apr 201812:50 pmPRNForm 8.3 - Mytrah Energy Ltd
5th Apr 201810:43 amRNSForm 8.3 - MYTRAH ENERGY LTD
5th Apr 20189:32 amRNSForm 8.3 - [Mytrah Energy Limited]
4th Apr 20184:30 pmRNSForm 8.3 - [Mytrah Energy Limited]
4th Apr 20189:44 amRNSRule 2.7 Announcement - Recommended Cash Offer
4th Apr 20187:00 amRNSRule 2.7 Announcement - Recommended Cash Offer
28th Dec 20171:05 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
27th Nov 20179:30 amRNSOutcome of comprehensive independent review
16th Oct 20173:19 pmRNSUpdate re Unauthorised Loan
10th Oct 20177:00 amRNSUnauthorised Loan
29th Sep 20177:00 amRNSInterim Results
18th Sep 20177:00 amRNSMytrah Raises US$277 million NCDs From Piramal
25th Jul 20174:00 pmRNSAGM Results
24th Jul 20177:00 amRNSTrading Update
28th Jun 20173:34 pmRNSAnnual Report and Notice of Annual General Meeting
12th Jun 20177:00 amRNSFinal Results
1st Feb 20177:00 amRNSUpdate and Possible Changes in Accounting Policies
19th Dec 20167:00 amRNSTrading Update
7th Dec 201610:22 amRNSINDIAN SUBSIDIARY FINANCIAL RESULTS
20th Oct 20167:00 amRNSMytrah Energy Reaches One Gigawatt Milestone
12th Sep 20167:00 amRNSInterim Results
8th Sep 20167:00 amRNSNotice of Interim Results
9th Aug 20167:00 amRNSKEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS
4th Aug 20167:00 amRNSGE TO INVEST UP TO USD 31M IN MYTRAH WIND PROJECT
15th Jun 20162:37 pmRNSAGM Results

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