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SPEL Semiconductor Ltd. — Regulatory Filings 2021
Nov 22, 2021
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SPEL Semiconductor Limited an IC Assembly & Test Company
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THE DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATE SERVICES, 03-11-2021 BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE LTD, FLOOR 25, P.J.TOWERS,DALAL STREET , – MUMBAI 400 001.
DEAR SIRS,
SUB:ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 REF : STOCK CODE NO: 517166
With reference to the captioned subject, PFA a PDF File containing the Annual Report 2020-21, the soft copy of which is being mailed electronically to all the members of the company which may please be taken on record.
We request you to kindly take note of the above.
THANKING YOU, For SPEL Semiconductor Limited,
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[D. Balakrishnan]
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & DIRECTOR
Encl: As above
CIN : L32201TN1984PLC011434 eMail : [email protected] Website : www.spel.com
US Sales Office
Registered Office & Factory 5 CMDA Industrial Estate MM Nagar (Chennai) 603 209, India Ph : 91 (44) 4740 5300 Fax : 91 (44) 4740 5303 / 5404
4030 Moorpark Ave # 236 San Jose, CA 95117, USA Ph : 1 (408) 512 - 1005
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SPEL SemiconductorLimited
an IC Assembly &Test Company
36[th] Annual Report 2020- 21
Defining The Future Through Partnerships
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SPEL Semiconductor Limited
an IC Assembly & Test Company
36[TH] ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21
Board of Directors
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1.Mr.Ravikumar -Director
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2.Mr.N.Suryanarayanan -Director
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3.Dr.Enakshi Bhattacharya -Director
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4.Mr.S.Chandramohan -Director
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5.Mr.M.Balakrishnan - Whole-time Director & CEO
Registrar & Share Transfer Agent
Cameo Corporate Services Limited Subramanian Building, 1, Club House Road, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002,
Ph : +91-44-28460390 Fax : +91-44-28460129 E-mail: [email protected]
General Information
Company Secretary Mr. S.Sivaraman
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(a) Company’s Corporate Identification Number(CIN): L32201TN1984PLC011434
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(b) Company’s Shares Listed at BSE Ltd.
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(c) Company’s Shares are mandated for trading in demat mode.
Chief Financial Officer Mr.G.Venkatesan
- (d) ISIN allotted to Company’s share is INE252A01019
Auditors
Mr.K.Nandhiswaran F.C.A : F.C.S, Chartered Accountant, #40A, 1[st] Circular Road, Jawahar Nagar, Chennai- 600 082.
36[th ] Annual General Meeting Date & Time
29[th] November 2021 at 2.30 PM
Venue
Through Video Conferencing
Registered Office& Factory
5, CMDA Industrial Estate, Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai- 603209, India
Book closure
23rd November, 2021 to 29[th] November 2021 (both days inclusive
Bankers
Indian Overseas Bank
Previous 10 Years Performance
| Previous 10 Years | Performance | Performance | Performance | Performance | Performance | Performance | Performance | Performance | Performance |
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| 2020-21 2019-20 |
2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | |
| Sales | 1592.11 36,53.74 |
2,633.74 | 4,166.31 | 3,553.22 | 2,585.04 | 4,719.37 | 6,338.90 | 8,076.92 | 7,978.63 |
| PBIDT | (17.36) 778.22 |
(301.68) | 86.31 | (2,298.94) | (986.62) | 1,368.29 | 1,586.20 | 1,197.01 | 1,340.67 |
| Finance Cost | 116.45 142.61 |
2,84.37 | 289.16 | 215.67 | 304.40 | 404.29 | 470.37 | 584.01 | 325.12 |
| PBDT | (413.89) 635.61 |
(586.05) | (202.85) | (2,514.61) | (1,291.02) | 964.00 | 1,115.83 | 613.00 | 1,015.55 |
| Depreciation | 430.44 498.24 |
514.81 | 630.57 | 693.33 | 1,071.32 | 1,012.40 | 1,096.13 | 1,185.06 | 937.80 |
| PBT | (844.33) 137.37 |
(1,100.86) | (833.42) | (3,207.94) | (2,362.34) | (48.40) | 19.70 | (572.06) | 77.75 |
| Tax Expense | 19.17 29.29 |
(27.28) | 13.64 | (147.54) | (383.33) | (13.18) | (12.48) | (117.03) | 20.81 |
| PAT | (863.50) 108.08 |
(1,073.58) | (847.06) | (3,060.40) | (1,979.00) | (35.22) | 32.18 | (455.03) | 56.94 |
| Net Profit | (863.50 108.08 |
(1,073.58) | (847.06) | (3,060.40) | (1,979.00) | (35.22) | 32.18 | (455.03) | 56.94 |
Contents
SI. No. Description Page 1. Notice of 36[th] Annual General Meeting 3 2. Directors’ Report 11 3. Management Discussion & Analysis 22 4. Secretarial Audit Report 26 5. Report on Corporate Governance 31 6. Independent Auditors Report on the Abridged Ind AS Financial Statements 41 7. Independent Auditors Report on the Ind AS Financial Statements 43
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the 36[th] Annual General Meeting of the Members of SPEL Semiconductor Limited will be held on Monday the 29[th] day of November, 2021 at 2.30 PM IST through video conferencing(“VC”) / Other Audio Visual Mechanism (“OAVM”) to transact the following business:
Ordinary Business:
1. AdoptionofFinancialStatements
To receive, consider and adopt the Balance SheetasatMar31,2021andtheStatementof ProfitandLossandCashFlowStatementand the Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended on that date, together with the Reports of the Directors and the Auditors thereon.
2.Re-appointment of Director:
To appoint a Director in place of Mr. K. Ravikumar, who retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
3. Ratification of Appointment of Auditors
“Resolved that pursuant to provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rules thereunder reappointment of Mr. K. Nandhiswaran, Chartered Accountant (M.No.207644), as Statutory Auditor of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this AGM to the conclusion of the 2[nd] consecutive AGM, be and is hereby ratified”
Special Business:
4.Appointment of Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya as an Independent Director for a further period of five years with effect from 30[th] July 2021 to 29[th] July 2026.
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s) the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
“ Resolved that in accordance with the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 and applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”) thereunder read with Schedule IV to the Act as is current at any time, Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya, (holding DIN 05277571), a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, who has submitted a declaration that she meets the criteria for independence as provided in Section 149 (6) of the Act and is eligible for appointed as an Independent Director of the Company with effect from August 23, 2021 and upto August 22, 2026 not liable to retire by rotation.”
August 23, 2021 By order of the Board, Chennai. For SPEL Semiconductor Limited D.Balakrishnan WholeTimeDirector & CEO DIN: 02131242
NOTES:
- In view of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) has vide its circular dated May 5, 2020 read with circulars dated April 8, 2020, April 13, 2020 and January 13,2021 (collectively referred to as “MCA Circulars”) permitted the holding of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”)
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through VC / OAVM, without the physical presence of the Members at a common venue. In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”), SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) and MCA Circulars, the AGM of the Company is being held through VC /OAVM.
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The relevant details, pursuant to Regulations 26(4) and 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, in respect of Director seeking re-appointment at this AGM isannexed.
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Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, a Member entitled to attend and vote at the AGM is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on his/her behalf and the proxy need not be a Member of the Company. Since this AGM is being held pursuant to the MCA Circulars through VC / OAVM, physical attendance of Members has been dispensed with. Accordingly, the facility for appointment of proxies by the Members will not be available for the AGM and hence the Proxy Form and Attendance Slip are not annexed to thisNotice.
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Institutional / Corporate Shareholders (i.e. other than individuals / HUF, NRI, etc.) are required to send a scanned copy (PDF/JPG Format) of its Board or governing body Resolution/Authorization etc., authorizing its representative to attend the AGM through VC / OAVM on its behalf and to vote through remote e-voting. The said Resolution/Authorization shall be sent to the Scrutinizer by email through its registered email address to [email protected] with a copy marked [email protected].
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The Register of Members and the Share Transfer books of the Company will remain closed from23[rd] November 2021 to29[th] November 2021 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting of the Company.
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As per Regulation 40 of SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended, securities of listed companies can be transferred only in dematerialized form with effect from, April1, 2019, except in case of request received for transmission or transposition of securities. In view of this and to eliminate all risks associated with physical shares and for ease of portfolio management, membersholding shares in physical form are requested to consider converting their holdings to dematerialized form. Members can contact the Company or Company’s Registrars and Transfer Agents, Cameo Corporate Services Limited for assistance in this regard.
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To support the ‘Green Initiative’, Members who have not yet registered their email addresses are requested to register the same with their DPs in case the shares are held by them in electronic form and with Cameo Corporate Services Limited in case the shares are held by them in physical form.
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Members are requested to intimate changes, if any, pertaining to their name, postal address, email address, telephone/ mobile numbers, Permanent Account Number (PAN), mandates, nominations, power of attorney, bank details such as, name of the bank and branch details, bank account number, MICR code, IFSC code, Etc., to their DPs in case the shares are held by them in electronic form and to Cameo Corporate Services Limited in case the shares are held by them in physical form.
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As per the provisions of Section 72 of the Act, the facility for making nomination is available for the Members in respect of the shares held by them. Members who have not yet registered their nomination are requested to register the same by submitting Form No.SH-
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Members are requested to submit the said details to their DP in case the shares are held by the m in electronic form and to Cameo Corporate Services Limited in case the shares are held in physicalform.
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A statement pursuant to Section 102 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Special Business to be transcted at the meeting is annexed herewith.
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Members holding shares in physicalform, in identical order of names, in more than one folio are
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requested to send to the Company or Cameo Corporate Services Limited, the details of such folios together with the share certificates for consolidating their holdings in one folio. A consolidated share certificate will be issued to such Members after making requisitechanges.
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In case of joint holders, the Member whose name appears as the first holder in the order of names as per the Register of Members of the Company will be entitled to vote at theAGM. 14. MembersdesiringanyclarificationonaccountsarerequestedtowritetotheCompanyatanearlydatethroug hemail on [email protected] as to enable the Company to keep the information ready.
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IncompliancewiththeaforesaidMCACircularsandSEBICirculardatedMay12,2020,NoticeoftheAGMalon g with the Annual Report 2020- 22 is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/ Depositories. Members may note that the Notice and Annua lReport 2020-21 will also be available on the Company’s website www.natronix.net,website of the Stock Exchanges i.e.BSE Limited at www.bseindia.com, and on the website of CDSL:https://www.evotingindia. com.
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Since the AGM will be held through VC / OAVM, the Route Map is not annexed in this Notice.Instructions for e-voting and joining the AGM are asfollows:
a) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,2014 (as amended) and Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 (as amended), and MCA Circulars dated April 08, 2020, April 13, 2020 and May 05, 2020 the Company is providing facility of remote e-voting to its Members in respect of the business to be transacted at the AGM.For this purpose, the Company has entered into an agreement with Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) for facilitating voting through electronic means, as the authorized e-Voting’s agency. The facility of casting votes by a member using remote e-voting as well as the e-voting system on the date of the AGM will be provided byCDSL.
b) The Members can join the AGM in the VC/OAVM mode 15 minutes before and after the scheduled time of the commencement of the Meeting by following the procedure mentioned in the Notice. The facility of participation at the AGM through VC/OAVM will be made available to atleast 1000 members on first come first served basis.This will not include large Shareholders (Shareholdersholding 2% or more shareholding), Promoters, Institutional Investors, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, the Chairpersons of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Auditors etc. who are allowed to attend the AGM without restriction on account of first come first served basis.
c) The attendance of the Members attending the AGM through VC/OAVM will be counted for the purpose of ascertaining the quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act,2013.
The instructions for shareholders voting electronically are as under :
(i) The voting period begins on 25[th] November, 2021 at 9.00 am. and ends on 28[th] November, 2021 at 5.00 pm. During this period shareholders’ of the Company, holding shares either in physical form or in dematerialized form, as on the cut-off date (record date) of 23[rd] November 2021 may cast their vote electronically. The e-voting module shall be disabled by CDSL for votingthereafter.
(ii) Shareholders who have already voted prior to the meeting date would not be entitled to vote at the meeting.
(iii) The shareholders should log on to the e-voting websitewww.evotingindia.com.
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(iv) Click on “Shareholders”module.
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(v) Now enter your UserID
a. For CDSL: 16 digits beneficiaryID,
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b. For NSDL: 8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digits ClientID,
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c. ShareholdersholdingsharesinPhysicalFormshouldenterFolioNumberregisteredwiththe
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Company.
(vi) Next enter the Image Verification as displayed and Click onLogin.
(vii) If you are holding shares in demat form and had logged on to www.evotingindia.com and voted on an earlier e-voting of any company, then your existing password is to beused.
(viii) If you are a first time user follow the steps givenbelow:
| For Members holding shares in Demat Form and Physical Form | |
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| PAN | Enter your 10 digit alpha-numeric PAN issued by Income Tax Department (Applicable for both demat shareholders as well as physical shareholders) • Members who have not updated their PAN with the Company/Depository Participant are requested to use the sequence number in the PANfield. • The Sequence no. is mentioned in the emailintimation. |
| Dividend Bank Details OR Date of Birth (DOB) |
Enter the Dividend Bank Details or Date of Birth (in dd/mm/yyyy format) as recorded in your demat account or in the Company records in order to login. • If both the details are not recorded with the depository or Company please enter the member id / folio number in the Dividend Bank details field as mentioned in instruction(v). |
(ix) After entering these details appropriately, click on “SUBMIT”tab.
(x) Shareholders holding shares in physical form will then directly reach the Company selectionscreen. However, shareholders holding shares in demat form will now reach ‘Password Creation’menu wherein they are required to mandatorily enter their login password in the new password field.Kindly note that this password is to be also used by the demat holders for votingforresolutionsof any other company on which they are eligible to vote, provided that company opts for e-votingthrough CDSL platform. It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your passwordconfidential
(xi) Forshareholdersholdingsharesinphysicalform,thedetailscanbeusedonlyforevotingontheresolutions contained in thisNotice.
(xii) Click on the EVSN for the relevant on which you choose tovote.
(xiii) On the voting page, you will see “RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION” and against the same the option “YES/NO” forvoting.SelecttheoptionYESorNOasdesired.TheoptionYESimpliesthatyouassenttotheResolution and option NO implies that you dissent to theResolution.
- (xiv) Click on the “RESOLUTIONS FILE LINK” if you wish to view the entire Resolutiondetails.
(xv) After selecting the resolution you have decided to vote on, click on “SUBMIT”. A confirmation box will be displayed. If you wish to confirm your vote, click on “OK”, else to change your vote, click on “CANCEL” and accordingly modify yourvote.
(xvi) Once you “CONFIRM” your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify yourvote.
(xvii) You can also take a print of the votes cast by clicking on “Click here to print” option on the Votingpage.
(xviii) IfademataccountholderhasforgottentheloginpasswordthenEntertheUserIDandtheimageverificati oncode and click on Forgot Password & enter the details as prompted by the system.
(xix) Shareholders can also cast their vote using CDSL’s mobile app “m-Voting”. The m-Voting app can be downloaded from respective Store. Please follow the instructions as prompted by the mobile app while Remote Voting on yourmobile.
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PROCESS FOR THOSE SHAREHOLDERS WHOSE EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE DEPOSITORIES FOR OBTAINING LOGIN CREDENTIALS FOR E-VOTING FOR THE RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED IN THIS NOTICE:
i) For Physical shareholders- please provide necessary details like Folio No., Name of shareholder, scanned copy of the share certificate (front and back), PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) by email to Company/RTA emailid.
ii) For Demat shareholders, please provide Demat account details (CDSL-16 digit beneficiary ID or NSDL-16 digit DPID+CLID), Name, client master or copy of Consolidated Account statement, PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of AadharCard) to Company/ RTA emailid.
iii) The company/ RTA shall coordinate with CDSL and provide the login credentials to the above mentioned shareholders.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAREHOLDERS ATTENDING THE AGM THROUGH VC/OAVM ARE AS UNDER:
i) Shareholder will be provided with a facility to attend the 36[th] AGM through VC/OAVM through the CDSL e-Voting system. Shareholders may access the same at https://www.evotingindia.com under shareholders/members login by using the remote e-voting credentials. The link for VC/OAVM will be available in shareholder/members login where the EVSN of Company will bedisplayed.
ii) Shareholders are encouraged to join the Meeting through Laptops/ IPads for better experience.
iii) Further shareholders will be required to allow Camera and use Internet with a good speed to avoid any disturbance during the meeting.
iv) Please note that Participants connecting from Mobile Devices or Tablets or through Laptop connecting via Mobile Hotspot may experience Audio/Video loss due to Fluctuation in their respective network. It is therefore recommended to use Stable Wi-Fi or LAN Connection to mitigate any kind of aforesaid glitches.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAREHOLDERS FOR E-VOTING DURING THE 36[th] AGM ARE AS UNDER:-
i) The procedure for e-Voting on the day of the AGM is same as the instructions mentioned above for Remotee-voting.
ii) Only those shareholders, who are present in the AGM through VC/OAVM facility and have not casted their vote on the Resolutions through remote e-Voting and are otherwise not barred from doing so, shall be eligible to vote through e-Voting system available during theAGM.
iii) If any Votes are cast by the shareholders through the e-voting available during the AGM and if the same shareholders have not participated in the meeting through VC/OAVM facility, then the votes cast by such shareholders shall be considered invalid as the facility of e-voting during the meeting is available only to the shareholders attending themeeting.
iv) Shareholders who have voted through Remote e-Voting will be eligible to attend the AGM.However,they will not be eligible to vote at the AGM.
v) Shareholders who would like to express their views/ask questions during the meeting may register themselves as a speaker by sending their request in advance at least three days prior to meeting mentioning their name, demat account number/folio number, email id, mobile number at [email protected]. The shareholders who do not wish to speak during the AGM but have queries may send their queries in advance 7 days priortomeetingmentioningtheirname,demataccount number/folio number, email id, mobile number at (company email id: [email protected]. These queries will be replied to by the company suitably by email.
vi) Those shareholders who have registered themselves as a speaker will only be allowed to express their views/ask questions during the meeting.
(xx) Note for Non – Individual Shareholders andCustodians
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Non-Individual shareholders (i.e.other than Individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) and Custodians are required to log on to www.evotingindia.com and register themselves in the “Corporates” module.
A scanned copy of the Registration Form bearing the stamp and sign of the entity should be emailed [email protected].
After receiving the login detail sa Compliance User shouldbe created using the admin login and password. The Compliance User would be able to link the account(s) for which they wish to vote on.
The list of accounts linked in the login should be mailed to [email protected] and on approval of the accounts they would be able to cast their vote.
A scanned copy of the Board Resolution and Power of Attorney (POA) which they have issued in favour of the Custodian, if any, should be uploaded in PDF format in the system for the scrutinizer to verify thesame.
Alternatively Non Individual shareholders are required to send the relevant Board Resolution/ Authority letter etc. together with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer and to the Company at the email address viz;. [email protected], if they have voted from individual tab & not uploaded same in the CDSL e-voting system for the scrutinizer to verify thesame.
In case you have any queries or issues regarding e-voting, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) and e-voting manual available at www.evotingindia.com, under help section or write an email to [email protected] or call 1800225533.
All grievances connected with the facility for voting by electronic means may be addressed to Mr. RakeshDalvi, Manager, (CDSL), Central Depository Services (India) Limited, A Wing, 25[th] Floor, Marathon Futurex, Mafatlal Mill Compounds, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (East), Mumbai - 400013 or send an email to [email protected] or call1800225533.
Other Instructions:
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The Scrutinizer shall , immediately after the conclusion of voting at the AGM, first count the votes cast during the AGM, thereafter unblock the votes cast through remotee-voting and make, not later than 48 hours of conclusion of the AGM, a consolidated Scrutinizer’s Report of the total votes cast in favouror against, ifany, to the Chairman or a person authorized by him in writing, who shall countersign the same.
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There result declared along with the Scrutinizer’s Report shallbe placed on the Company’s website www.Natronix.net and on the website of CDSLhttps://www.evotingindia.com immediately.The Company shall simultaneously forward the results to BSE Limited,where the shares of the Companyis listed.
I. Details of director seeking appointment/ re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting as required under Regulation 36(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are givenhereunder:
| NameoftheDirector | Dr.EnakshiBhattacharya |
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| DateofBirth | Apr23,1959 |
| Date of Appointment | August 23,2021 |
| Qualification | MSc(Physics)fromIITBombay & PhD fromTIFRMumbai |
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| ExpertiseinSpecificfunctionalareas | She is interested in all forms ofsilicon: single crystal, poly,amorphousandporousandhercurre nt research interests arein Biosensors and MEMS withover 100 published papers injournals and internationalconference proceedings.Shehas also been involved incontinuous educationprogramme in the fields ofSemiconductors, Biosensors,MEMSandPhotovoltaics. |
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| Chairmanship /Directorship of otherCompanies(excludingForeigncompaniesandSection25Com panies) |
ChipTestEngineeringLimited |
| Committeeposition heldinotherCompanies |
— |
| Shareholding (No.ofShares) |
Nil(inSPEL) |
| Name of the Director | K.Ravikumar |
| DateofBirth | June 15,1949 |
| DateofAppointment | May26,2014 |
| Qualification | M. Tech from IIT Madras and Post-Graduation in Business Administration |
| Expertise in Specific functional areas | Under his leadership, new technologies like supercritical thermal sets in the field of coal, and gas-based power plants were introduced for the first time in the country. |
| Chairmanship /Directorship of otherCompanies (excluding Foreigncompanies and Section 25 Companies) |
Director in Reliance infrastructure Ltd & Jinbhavish Power Generations Pvt Ltd. |
| Committee position Held in other Companies |
— |
| Shareholding (No.ofShares) |
Nil (in SPEL) |
Explanatory Statement in respect of the SpecialBusiness pursuant to Section 102 of the CompaniesAct, 2013
ItemNo.4
Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya was re-appointed as an Independent Director of the Company by the Board of Directors at itsMeetingheldon 23-08-2021 for a further period of five years from 30th July 2021 to 29th July 2026. A brief profile of Dr.Enakshi Bhattacharya is given herein for the information o fShareholders
Dr.Enakshi Bhattacharya completed her MSc (Physics) from IIT Bombay in 1980, PhD from TIFR Mumbai in 1985 and did post-doctoral work at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (then SERI), USA from 1986-88. She was a Faculty Member in the Department of Physics, IIT Kanpur during 1988-91.Since1991,she has been on the faculty of the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Madras, heading the Department from 2010 to 2013 and is currently a professor. She was a Visiting Scientist at the Micromachined Products Division of Analog Devices, USA from 1999 to 2000. She is interested in all forms of silicon:single crystal, poly, amorphous and porous and her current research interests are in Biosensors and MEMS withover100 published papers in journals and international conference proceedings. She has supervised 4 PhD and 14 MS(byresearch) theses and is guiding 2 PhD and 2MS scholars at present. She has successfully handled 14 sponsored projects and is currently engaged in 6 projects being the Principal Investigator for three of them. Major on going projects are the National Programme on MEMS, Smart Materials and
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Systems (NPMASS) sponsored Biosensor System for the detection of Triglycerides and the Department of Information Technology (DIT) sponsoredCentre for NEMS and Nanophotonics. Besides regular teaching, she has also been involved in continuous education programme in the fields of Semiconductors, Biosensors, MEMS and and Photovoltaics.
In the opinion of the Board, Dr.Enakshi Bhattacharya fulfills the conditions specified in the Act and Rules for her appointment as an Independent Director of the Company as she is independent of the management under Section1 49(6) of theAct.
Accordingly, under Section 149 & 152(5) read with Schedule VI of the Act, the appointment of Dr.Enakshi Bhattacharya as Independent Director is placed before the Members in the General Meeting for approval.
The Board recommends the election of Dr.Enakshi Bhattacharya as a Director not liable to retire by rotation, for the approval of the Shareholders.
Notice has been received from a Member signifying his intention to propose appointment of Dr.Enakshi Bhattacharya as Directorof the Company along with adeposite of`1,00,000/-.
Except Dr.Enakshi Bhattacharya, none of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company and their relatives is concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution set out at ItemNo. 2.
August 23,2021 By order of the Board,
Chennai. For SPEL Semiconductor Limited
D.Balakrishnan
Whole Time Director & CEO
DIN: 02131242
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Directors' Report
Your Directors present the 36th Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended Mar 31, 2021. Financial Highlights / Performance/ the Operating results of your Company as per IndAS Financial Statements for the year ended Mar 31, 2021 are given below:
1. Financial Highlights/Performance
| Rs in lakhs Year ended Mar 31, 2021 Year ended Mar 31, 2020 1,592.11 3,653.74 545.23 179.65 (17.36) 778.22 116.45 142.61 430.44 498.24 (564.25) 137.37 280.08 2.72 (844.33) 134.65 19.17 29.29 (863.50) 105.36 |
Rs in lakhs Year ended Mar 31, 2021 Year ended Mar 31, 2020 1,592.11 3,653.74 545.23 179.65 (17.36) 778.22 116.45 142.61 430.44 498.24 (564.25) 137.37 280.08 2.72 (844.33) 134.65 19.17 29.29 (863.50) 105.36 |
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| Particulars | Year ended Mar 31, 2021 |
Year ended Mar 31, 2020 |
| Sales | 1,592.11 | 3,653.74 |
| Other Income | 545.23 | 179.65 |
| PBIDT | (17.36) | 778.22 |
| Finance Cost | 116.45 | 142.61 |
| Depreciation | 430.44 | 498.24 |
| Profit / (Loss) before Before Exceptional items | (564.25) | 137.37 |
| Exceptional items | 280.08 | 2.72 |
| Profit / (Loss) before Tax | (844.33) | 134.65 |
| Tax Expense | 19.17 | 29.29 |
| Profit / (Loss) after Taxation | (863.50) | 105.36 |
Company's performance
During the year under review the overall performance of your Company has shown negative growth rate due to lock down imposed for sevetral months as a result of impact of Covid-19. The turnover of the company has come down by 56.43% as compared to the previous year. Sincere efforts taken by the marketing team together with the sustained marketing strategy evolved by the company yielded sufficient growth with better prospects in the years to come.Your Company had maintained good relationship with all its Customers in US & Europe and has seen good improvement in capturing business from one of the big Customers in the US. It is expected to improve production orders in FY 2021-22. The outlook for FY 2021-22 is good and SPEL has plans to induct new Customers from Europe & US regions.
2. Dividend
Due to insufficiency of profits during the year under review, dividend could not be paid during the year.
The Global Semiconductor Industry:
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $40.0 billion for the month of January 2021, an increase of 13.2% over the January 2020 total of $35.3 billion and 1.0% more than the December 2020 total of $39.6 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. SIA represents 98% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Global semiconductor sales got off to a strong start in 2021, increasing both year-to-year and month-tomonth in January . Global semiconductor production is on the rise to meet increasing demand and ease the ongoing chip shortage affecting the auto sector and others, and annual sales are projected to increase in 2021.
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Regionally, year-to-year sales increased across all markets: Asia Pacific/All Other (16.0%), the Americas (15.4%), China (12.4%), Japan (9.6%), and Europe (6.4%). Month-to-month sales increased in China (3.4%), Europe (2.0% percent), and Asia Pacific/All Other (1.5%), but were down in Japan (-1.0%) and the Americas (- 3.0%).
A. Market Drivers
Despite the global pandemic and resulting economic downturn, the global semiconductor industry remained resilient with revenue growth of 6.5% to reach the $440bn mark in 2020.As per the 2021 Global Semiconductor Industry Outlook, the logic and memory chips segments were among the fastest growing with over 10% growth reported from each of these sub-categories in 2020.
A significant growth area for semiconductors over the coming decade is likely to be the Internet of Things (IoT), whereby devices are embedded with sensors and software and connect to each other over the internet.
The potential applications are enormous. Smart factories are a key example, enabling a shop floor to be monitored remotely. Everything from a machine’s energy usage to its downtime can be monitored, as can warehouses and inventories, helping to improve efficiency, free up capacity and reduce costs.
Another example is connected homes, allowing lighting and appliances to be controlled from a phone or tablet. IoT devices could also be used to improve security, enabling remote monitoring of any open windows, leaks or smoke. According to Statista, the number of IoT connected devices is forecast to rise from 7.74 billion in 2020 to 25.44 billion in 2030
B. Semiconductor Mergers:
Five big acquisition announcements and more than a dozen smaller deals in 2020 pushed the total value of M&A agreements in the year to an all-time high of $118.0 billion, surpassing the previous record of $107.7 billion reached in 2015 The five biggest 2020 M&A agreements—announced in July, September, and October—had a combined value of $94.0 billion, which represented about 80% of the total for the entire year.
The 2H20 wave of huge acquisition agreements began in July when Analog Devices announced it would buy Maxim Integrated Products for $21 billion in stock. Analog Devices expects the purchase to be completed by the summer of 2021 and believes the acquisition will boost its market share in analog and mixed-signal ICs for automotive systems (especially in autonomous vehicles), power management, and application-specific IC designs. Before the Maxim purchase was announced, semiconductor acquisition agreements in the first six months of 2020 had a combined value of just $2.1 billion. The M&A total was only $352 million in 2Q20, when the initial surge of Covid-19 virus crisis was sinking the entire global economy.
After a handful of other smaller acquisition agreements in July and August of 2020, graphics processor leader Nvidia blew the M&A lid off the coronavirus-plagued year when it announced a $40 billion megadeal in September to buy processor-design technology supplier ARM in the U.K. from holding company SoftBank in Japan. For more than a decade, ARM has licensed nearly all of the central processor technology used in smartphones, and it is expanding its into many other applications—just like Nvidia—including data center systems, automotive automation, robotics, and acceleration of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). The prospects of Nvidia owning ARM, its design cores, instruction sets, and microarchitectures has raised concerns among major SoC processor developing companies, which license the technology—including Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, and Apple. To quell concerns, Nvidia immediately promised to maintain ARM’s independence in terms of licensing its intellectual property (IP) to other IC suppliers and systems makers. The acquisition is expected to be completed by March 2022, but must win clearance from regulatory agencies in the U.S., U.K., European Union, South Korea, Japan, and China.
Four weeks after Nvidia announced the largest semiconductor acquisition in history, more large M&A agreements were announced in October 2020. It started with Intel announcing the sale of its NAND flash
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memory business and 300mm wafer fab in China to SK Hynix in South Korea for $9 billion. In the last week of October 2020, Advanced Micro Device announced an agreement to buy programmable logic leader Xilinx for about $35 billion in stock. This deal is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. Also at the end of October, Marvell Technology announced it would acquire high-speed interconnect and mixed-signal IC supplier Inphi in Silicon Valley for $10 billion in stock and cash. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
It is important to note that IC Insights’ M&A list covers purchase agreements for semiconductor companies, business units, product lines, chip intellectual property (IP), and wafer fabs, but it excludes acquisitions of software and system-level businesses by IC companies. For instance, the M&A list excludes Intel’s $900 million acquisition of mobile-application software supplier Moovit in Israel in May 2020. Moovit’s urban mobility software apps will be used by Intel to increase its capability to automate ground travel and planning with Internet connections, but the Israeli startup is not a semiconductor company. IC Insights’ acquisition list also excludes transactions between semiconductor capital equipment suppliers, material producers, chip packaging and testing companies, and design-automation software firms.
As in recent years, semiconductor acquisitions in 2020 were driven by large IC companies looking to sharpen their positions in emerging and high-growth market opportunities, such as embedded machine-learning and AI capabilities, self-driving cars, all-electric vehicles, expansion of data centers for cloud-computing services and proliferation of the sensors and systems connected to Internet of Things. Industry consolidation also continued to play a key role in many of the 2020 acquisition agreements.
The top-five acquisition agreements in 2020 were among the largest of the 51 semiconductor M&A deals made over the past 21 years that were valued at $1.0 billion or more. Three of the 2020 agreements rank in the top five with No. 1 being Nvidia’s $40 billion bid for ARM, No. 3 being AMD’s planned $35 billion purchase of Xilinx, and No. 5 being Analog Devices’ move to buy Maxim for $21 billion. More than half of the top 51 semiconductor industry acquisition agreements—32 of them—have occurred in the past six years (2015-2020).
C. Outsourced Assembly and Test (OSAT) Industry
A global semiconductor shortage and increased demand for microchips are likely to boost the cash flows from operations for foundries and outsource assembly and testing (OSAT) companies in 2021 as per the Fitch Ratings. Foundries like TSMC and Samsung are likely to be the key beneficiaries of the robust 2021 chip demand as they will enjoy strong pricing power. TSMC with its market share of over 50% in the foundry industry is likely to see revenue growth of 10-15% in 2020-25. Additionally, the revenue growth for the OSAT companies is likely to see substantial growth in 2021 as higher chip demand will boost the need for assembly and testing services .The chip shortage could also lead to a cyclical uptrend for larger IDMs and fabless companies like Intel (INTC), Texas Instrument (TXN), Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
D. The Indian Semiconductor Industry
The Indian semiconductor industry offers high growth potential areas as the industries which source semiconductors as inputs are themselves witnessing high demand. The end-use industries such as mobile devices, telecommunication equipment, information technology, office automation (IT & OA), industrial machinery, automobiles and several other industries have applications for computing in some form or other and thereby necessarily have growing demand for semiconductors. Now with the concept of Internet of Things (IoT) picking up momentum, the next generation of interconnected devices would further increase the demand for intelligent computing, thereby creating sustainable demand for semiconductors.
India has a very fast growing electronics system design manufacturing (ESDM) industry. India also has a strong design base with more than 120 units. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), nearly 2,000 chips are being designed every year in India and more than 20,000 engineers are working on various aspects of chip design and verification. The government has a strong focus in developing the ESDM ecosystem in India. Several subsidies and other incentives are on offer for setting up
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electronics manufacturing units in India.
3. Human Resources Development
Your Company has enthroned the attributes listed below as its core values. The Management will assiduously practice and enthuse its Employees to imbibe these virtues. Towards this end training is imparted every month, every Employee goes throughout the drill at least once in six months :
Business Ethics : defines us as a Company
Professionalism : defines us as Individuals
Citizenship : defines our contribution to Society
SPEL's medium for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is through Socio-Economic Contribution (S-E-C) and SPEL Employees Social Service Organization (SESSO). For most people, the idea of Social Service is donating money to a social organization - perhaps an old-age home or an orphanage or similar. This however is the easy part. The difficult part is volunteering one's time to improve society.
When can we make a contribution to Society?
During Phase 1 of our lifetime, perhaps up to the age of 35, we are so focused on building our careers, starting our families & establishing a name for ourselves
During Phase 2 perhaps from age of 35 thru 65, we are the most active in our work, working as a team, being able to significantly contribute to Economic Development
During Phase 3 perhaps from age 65 onwards, we are most able to contribute our time on an increased basis to social causes S-E-C at SPEL is all about how we can contribute socially during Phase 2 itself while also handling Economic Development. Towards this, there are 3 areas that each of us can assist by making these a part of our day to day approach:
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Following discipline in any and everything we do
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Providing a helping hand to people around us in any way we possibly can
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Showing the right path forward to people around us
S-E-C in SPEL is primarily done by One-to-One Mentoring as each person encourages & motivates the other, towards a more purposeful & effective lifestyle.
As part of the core values, following activities were undertaken through SESSO :
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i) Educational assistance to the needy people in and around Factory.
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ii) Voluntary Blood Donation camp.
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iii) Assistance to orphanage and old age home located near Factory.
4. Material changes affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of Financial Year and the date of the report. Nil
5. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future
Nil
6. Adequacy of internal financial controls
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The Company's internal financial controls systems are commensurate with the nature of business and the size and complexity of its operations. These are routinely tested by the Internal Auditors and cover all key business areas.
7. Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
Your Company had incorporated a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company during FY 2017-18, in the name and style of SPEL Semiconductor Packaging Limited. This Company is yet to commence production. It is envisaged to commence production after getting due statutory approvals from the authorities.
8. Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the Balance Sheet.
9. Statutory Auditors
Mr.K.Nadhiswaran, CharteredAccountant, has expressed his consent for the re-appointment as Statutory Auditor for the Financial Year 2021-22 and has confirmed that the appointment, if made, will be in accordance with the limits specified under Section 139 of the Companies Act2013.
10. Share Capital
There has been no change in the share capital of the Company during the year.
11. Extract of the Annual Return
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 (3) and 134 (3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013, extract of the Annual Return (Form MGT-9) for the year ended March 31, 2021 will be placed on the website of the Company at http://www.natronix.net/forms.html.
12. Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and out go are as follows:
Conservation of Energy
The Company has in place an Energy Committee which meets once a month. This Committee consists of Cross-functional Executives. It assesses the potential areas, develops means to save energy and implements the plan with the approval of the Management.
Measures were taken during the year to conserve water and electricity resorting to reuse of Dicing process water, rain water harvesting, power factor improvement and investment on air cooled chillers and air compressors.
| Savings in Electricity | 52,246 Units |
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| Savings in Water consumption |
3,510 KL |
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Technology Absorption
The particulars regarding Technology Absorption are not applicable to your Company.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
Your Company is a 100% Export Oriented unit and is constantly striving to increase its exports. Foreign Exchange used during the year:$3.00 Lakhs
Foreign Exchange earned during the year :$5.32 Lakhs
13. Research & Development
The Company has carved out an ambitious plan of investment in R&D. This will include investment in Package Intellectual Property, thereby assisting Company's revenue and profitability in the future years.
14. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Mr.K.Ravikumar, is retiring by rotation, being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
15. Number of meetings of the Board
Four Meetings of the Board were held during the year. For details of the meetings of the board, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report.
16. Audit Committee
The details pertaining to composition of Audit Committee are included in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report
17. Vigil mechanism for Directors and Employees
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism by way of Whistle Blower Policy to provide a Vigil Mechanism for Employees and Directors to report genuine concerns. The provisions of this policy are in line with Section 177 (9) of the Act. A copy of the policy is uploaded in the website of the Company.
18. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The details pertaining to Nomination and Remuneration Committee are included in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report
19. Loans, guarantees or investments
Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have been disclosed in the financial statements.
20. Contracts or arrangements with Related Parties
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm's length transactions under third proviso thereto have been disclosed in Form No. AOC -2.
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21. Managerial Remuneration
Managerial Remuneration is given in annexure which forms part of this report.
22. Secretarial Audit Report
Secretarial Audit Report is given as annexure, which forms part of this report.
23. Formal Annual Evaluation of Board on its own performance, Committees of the Board and the individual directors
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Committees of the Board and the individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Corporate Governance as prescribed under Regulation 17 (10) of SEBI (LODR) Regulation 2015. In a separate meeting of the independent directors, performance of the Non-Independent Director and performance of the Board as a whole was evaluated.
24. Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
The Company has prepared and presented a power point presentation for Independent Directors in order to enable them to familiarize with the Company's policies and practices.
25. Risk management
A Risk Management Committee to identify and monitor the risks has been formed with a responsibility to review the risks and evolve mitigation plan required.Periodical action is taken to address the major risks identified.
26. Corporate Governance Certificate
The Corporate Governance Certificate from the Auditors regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Regulation 23(4) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed with this report.
27. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures
(b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the loss of the Company for that period;
(c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
- (e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such
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internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively and
(f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
(g) Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants and the reviews performed by the management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during the Financial Year 2020-21.
Acknowledgements
Your Directors place on record their gratitude especially to the Promoters, who had assisted significantly towards the recovery bath. Directors also placed on record their gratitude to the Government of India, the Government of Tamil Nadu, Financial Institutions, Bankers, Insurance Companies, Customs& Excise authorities, valued overseas Customers & Vendors and the Promoters for the continued assistance and support extended to the Company.
Yours Directors wish to place on record, their appreciation of the efficient and loyal services rendered by the supportive Employees at all levels of the Company. Yours Directors wish to thank the Shareholders who constitute the mainstay of the Company for their unstinted support, forbearance confidence reposed on the Management.
By order of the Board for SPEL Semiconductor Limited N. Suryanarayanan D. Balakrishnan S. Chandramohan Director Whole Time Director &CEO Director DIN 02282919 DIN: 02131242 DIN 00052571 23[rd] August 2021 Chennai
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Form No. AOC -2
(Pursuant to Clause (h) of sub-section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
Form for disclosure of particulars of contracts / arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm's length transaction under third proviso thereto :
1.Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at arm's length basis : Nil 2.Details of materials contracts or arrangement or transactions at arm's length basis: Nil 23[rd] August,2021 By order of the Board Chennai for SPEL SemiconductorLimited D. Balakrishnan
Whole Time Director &CEO
DIN:02131242
| L. | Particulars |
Explanation Ratio medianRemuneration. |
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| 1. | Theratioofremunerationofeachdirector to themedianremunerationoftheemployeeof theCompanyofthefinancialyear |
Mr.D. Balakrishnan, 1.65 Director & CEO |
| 2. | The percentage increase in remunerationof each director, Chief Financial Officer,ChiefExecutiveOfficer,CompanySecretar y orManager,ifany,inthefinancialyear. |
NIL |
| 3. | The percentage increase in the medianremunerationofemployeesinthefinancialye ar. |
Nil |
| 4. | The number of permanent employee on the rolls of the company. |
161 Employees |
| 5. | Theexplanationontherelationshipbetween average increase in remuneration and companyperformance |
Increase in the remuneration of employees is in line with industry standards |
| 6. | Comparison of the remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnelagainst theperformance of the company. |
The remuneration of the KMP’s are in the withtheremunerationpolicyofthecompany where there remuneration is determined based on their performance which is co relatedtotheperformanceoftheCompany. |
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| 7. | Variations in the market capitalization of the company, price earnings ratio as at the closingdateofthecurrentfinancialyearand previous financial year and percentage increase over decrease in the market quotations of the shares of the company in comparisontotherateatwhichthecompany cameoutwiththelastpublicofferincaseof listed companies, and in case of unlisted companies the variations in the net worth of the company as at the close of the current financialyearandpreviousfinancialyear. |
Particulars Mar31, 2021 %ge Market capitalization Rs69,86,79,261/-+66% Price Earnings Ratio -8.10 -159.12% |
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| 8. | Average percentile increasealreadymadein the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration andjustificationthereofandpointoutifthere are any exceptional circumstances for increaseinthemanageralremuneration. |
There was no increase in the managerial remuneration. |
| 9. | Comparisonoftheeachremunerationofthe Key Managerial Personnel against the performanceoftheCompany |
Comparison of the remuneration of the key managerial personnel against the performance of the company aggregate remuneration of key managerialpersonnel(KMP) in 2021. Revenuein(Lakhs) 2137.34 Remuneration ofKMPs (as%ofrevenue) 1.35% Profit before tax (PBT)(Lakhs) (844.33) Remuneration of KMPs (as%ofPBT) 3.42 |
| The key parameters of any variable component of remuneration availed by the directors |
Not Applicable | |
| The ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that of the employees who arenotdirectorsbutreceiveremunerationin excessofthehighestpaiddirectorduringthe year |
Not Applicable |
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| Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the company |
The remuneration of Directors, Senior ManagementandEmployeesisasperthe RemunerationPolicyoftheCompany. |
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Management Discussion and Analysis Report:
The management of your company is pleased to submit the following:
The Global Semiconductor Industry:
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $40.0 billion for the month of January 2021, an increase of 13.2% over the January 2020 total of $35.3 billion and 1.0% more than the December 2020 total of $39.6 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. SIA represents 98% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Global semiconductor sales got off to a strong start in 2021, increasing both year-to-year and month-tomonth in January . Global semiconductor production is on the rise to meet increasing demand and ease the ongoing chip shortage affecting the auto sector and others, and annual sales are projected to increase in 2021.
Regionally, year-to-year sales increased across all markets: Asia Pacific/All Other (16.0%), the Americas (15.4%), China (12.4%), Japan (9.6%), and Europe (6.4%). Month-to-month sales increased in China (3.4%), Europe (2.0% percent), and Asia Pacific/All Other (1.5%), but were down in Japan (-1.0%) and the Americas (- 3.0%).
E. Market Drivers
Despite the global pandemic and resulting economic downturn, the global semiconductor industry remained resilient with revenue growth of 6.5% to reach the $440bn mark in 2020.As per the 2021 Global Semiconductor Industry Outlook, the logic and memory chips segments were among the fastest growing with over 10% growth reported from each of these sub-categories in 2020.
A significant growth area for semiconductors over the coming decade is likely to be the Internet of Things (IoT), whereby devices are embedded with sensors and software and connect to each other over the internet.
The potential applications are enormous. Smart factories are a key example, enabling a shop floor to be monitored remotely. Everything from a machine’s energy usage to its downtime can be monitored, as can warehouses and inventories, helping to improve efficiency, free up capacity and reduce costs.
Another example is connected homes, allowing lighting and appliances to be controlled from a phone or tablet. IoT devices could also be used to improve security, enabling remote monitoring of any open windows, leaks or smoke. According to Statista, the number of IoT connected devices is forecast to rise from 7.74 billion in 2020 to 25.44 billion in 2030
F. Semiconductor Mergers:
Five big acquisition announcements and more than a dozen smaller deals in 2020 pushed the total value of M&A agreements in the year to an all-time high of $118.0 billion, surpassing the previous record of $107.7 billion reached in 2015 The five biggest 2020 M&A agreements—announced in July, September, and October—had a combined value of $94.0 billion, which represented about 80% of the total for the entire year.
The 2H20 wave of huge acquisition agreements began in July when Analog Devices announced it would buy Maxim Integrated Products for $21 billion in stock. Analog Devices expects the purchase to be completed by the summer of 2021 and believes the acquisition will boost its market share in analog and mixed-signal ICs for automotive systems (especially in autonomous vehicles), power management, and application-specific IC designs. Before the Maxim purchase was announced, semiconductor acquisition agreements in the first six
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months of 2020 had a combined value of just $2.1 billion. The M&A total was only $352 million in 2Q20, when the initial surge of Covid-19 virus crisis was sinking the entire global economy.
After a handful of other smaller acquisition agreements in July and August of 2020, graphics processor leader Nvidia blew the M&A lid off the coronavirus-plagued year when it announced a $40 billion megadeal in September to buy processor-design technology supplier ARM in the U.K. from holding company SoftBank in Japan. For more than a decade, ARM has licensed nearly all of the central processor technology used in smartphones, and it is expanding its into many other applications—just like Nvidia—including data center systems, automotive automation, robotics, and acceleration of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). The prospects of Nvidia owning ARM, its design cores, instruction sets, and microarchitectures has raised concerns among major SoC processor developing companies, which license the technology—including Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, and Apple. To quell concerns, Nvidia immediately promised to maintain ARM’s independence in terms of licensing its intellectual property (IP) to other IC suppliers and systems makers. The acquisition is expected to be completed by March 2022, but must win clearance from regulatory agencies in the U.S., U.K., European Union, South Korea, Japan, and China.
Four weeks after Nvidia announced the largest semiconductor acquisition in history, more large M&A agreements were announced in October 2020. It started with Intel announcing the sale of its NAND flash memory business and 300mm wafer fab in China to SK Hynix in South Korea for $9 billion. In the last week of October 2020, Advanced Micro Device announced an agreement to buy programmable logic leader Xilinx for about $35 billion in stock. This deal is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. Also at the end of October, Marvell Technology announced it would acquire high-speed interconnect and mixed-signal IC supplier Inphi in Silicon Valley for $10 billion in stock and cash. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
It is important to note that IC Insights’ M&A list covers purchase agreements for semiconductor companies, business units, product lines, chip intellectual property (IP), and wafer fabs, but it excludes acquisitions of software and system-level businesses by IC companies. For instance, the M&A list excludes Intel’s $900 million acquisition of mobile-application software supplier Moovit in Israel in May 2020. Moovit’s urban mobility software apps will be used by Intel to increase its capability to automate ground travel and planning with Internet connections, but the Israeli startup is not a semiconductor company. IC Insights’ acquisition list also excludes transactions between semiconductor capital equipment suppliers, material producers, chip packaging and testing companies, and design-automation software firms.
As in recent years, semiconductor acquisitions in 2020 were driven by large IC companies looking to sharpen their positions in emerging and high-growth market opportunities, such as embedded machine-learning and AI capabilities, self-driving cars, all-electric vehicles, expansion of data centers for cloud-computing services and proliferation of the sensors and systems connected to Internet of Things. Industry consolidation also continued to play a key role in many of the 2020 acquisition agreements.
The top-five acquisition agreements in 2020 were among the largest of the 51 semiconductor M&A deals made over the past 21 years that were valued at $1.0 billion or more. Three of the 2020 agreements rank in the top five with No. 1 being Nvidia’s $40 billion bid for ARM, No. 3 being AMD’s planned $35 billion purchase of Xilinx, and No. 5 being Analog Devices’ move to buy Maxim for $21 billion. More than half of the top 51 semiconductor industry acquisition agreements—32 of them—have occurred in the past six years (2015-2020).
G. Outsourced Assembly and Test (OSAT) Industry
A global semiconductor shortage and increased demand for microchips are likely to boost the cash flows from operations for foundries and outsource assembly and testing (OSAT) companies in 2021 as per the Fitch Ratings. Foundries like TSMC and Samsung are likely to be the key beneficiaries of the robust 2021 chip demand as they will enjoy strong pricing power. TSMC with its market share of over 50% in the foundry industry is likely to see revenue growth of 10-15% in 2020-25. Additionally, the revenue growth for the OSAT companies is likely to see substantial growth in 2021 as higher chip demand will boost the need for assembly
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and testing services .The chip shortage could also lead to a cyclical uptrend for larger IDMs and fabless companies like Intel (INTC), Texas Instrument (TXN), Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
H. The Indian Semiconductor Industry
The Indian semiconductor industry offers high growth potential areas as the industries which source semiconductors as inputs are themselves witnessing high demand. The end-use industries such as mobile devices, telecommunication equipment, information technology, office automation (IT & OA), industrial machinery, automobiles and several other industries have applications for computing in some form or other and thereby necessarily have growing demand for semiconductors. Now with the concept of Internet of Things (IoT) picking up momentum, the next generation of interconnected devices would further increase the demand for intelligent computing, thereby creating sustainable demand for semiconductors.
India has a very fast growing electronics system design manufacturing (ESDM) industry. India also has a strong design base with more than 120 units. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), nearly 2,000 chips are being designed every year in India and more than 20,000 engineers are working on various aspects of chip design and verification. The government has a strong focus in developing the ESDM ecosystem in India. Several subsidies and other incentives are on offer for setting up electronics manufacturing units in India.
SPEL Positioning
a The first quarter of 2021-22 got off to a strong start in , Global semiconductor production is on the rise to meet increasing demand and ease the ongoing chip shortage affecting the auto sector and others, and hence the annual sales are projected to increase in 2021-22. Longer lead-time with regard to the raw materials is a concern, as most of the supply chain is based in SEA countries which are facing intermittent lockdowns due to COVID.
b. SPEL maintains its relationship with all Customers in good form andputting efforts to meet their QCDS factors. SPEL extends various Value-Added Services like package design , Test HW development & drop shipment to all its Customers which help to attract additional volumes.
c. The communication frequency with Customers & Sales Representativesincreased and SPEL uses all electronic media (eMails, Conference calls, Skype calls, Whatsappcalls,MS teams, Google Meet etc.) to interact with Customers
d. Contribution of Sales Representatives is also ensured to bring in newbusiness & to reach Customers in case of any delay in shipments and unable to meet their requirements. They are advised to bring in new Customers & new products. Weekly calls with them is being done to ensure their activities are up to the expectations
e. SPEL reaches its Suppliers, Vendors and Customers to refer any newCustomers if they have come across and this has provided positive results. Few new Customer inducted through this methodology
f. Global demand for semiconductors will remain high in the coming quarters, as reflected by rising sales across a range of chip products and throughout each of the world's major regional markets. The global chip market is projected to grow substantially in 2021 and 2022 as semiconductors become increasingly integral to the game-changing technologies of today and the future . This will have a positive effect on SPEL's business.
g. Sales representatives are also advised to increase the frequency withthe Customers whom they are dealing.
h. New RFQs received from various Customers in this Quarter includingnew Customers. Quotations have been submitted and few of them converted into business and working on other RFQs to get business
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i. Focus for FYQ2 would be in the following areas :
i. Adding new Customers – Planning to add new Customers both in Europe &US regions. Three new Customers identified and SPEL is closely working with them in Europe
ii. Maintaining Inventory – In the past, delayed material delivery wasone of the concerns for having lower volumes. SPEL ensures to have adequate inventory to address Customers FC in this quarter
23[rd] August, 2021 By order of the Board Chennai for SPEL SemiconductorLimited
D. Balakrishnan
Whole Time Director &CEO
DIN:02131242
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Form No. MR-3
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2021 [Pursuant to section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule No. 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To,
The Members SPEL Semiconductor Limited 5CMDA, Industrial Estate, MM Nagar (Chennai) PIN-603209
I have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of the applicable statutory provisions and adherence to good corporate practices by SPEL Semiconductor Limited an Integrated Circuits Assembly & Test Company. The Company has CIN L32201TN1984PLC011434 with Authorized capital of Rs.60,00,00,000 and paid up capital of Rs.46,13,25,280. The Company is listed with the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited possessing ISIN number NSDL&CDSL: NE253AD101119. SPEL is certified for ISO 9001:2000; ISO14000:2004&TS16948:2002
Secretarial audit was conducted in a manner that provided me a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/ statutory compliances and expressing my opinion thereon.
Based on my verification of SPEL Semiconductor Limited’s books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company and also the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives during the conduct of secretarial audit, we hereby report that in my opinion, the company has, during the audit period covering its financial year ended on 31st March, 2021 complied with the statutory provisions listed here under and also the Company has proper Board processes and compliance mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject to the reporting made hereinafter:
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2021 according to the provisions of:
(i) The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made thereunder;
(ii) The Securities Contracts (Regulations) Act, 1956 (“SCRA”) and the rules made there under;
(iii) The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye- Laws framed there under;
(iv) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and regulations made there under to the extent of Foreign Direct Investment
(v) The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (“SEBI Act”):-
a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 regarding the Companies Act and dealing with client;
b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008;
c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2009. - Not Applicable as the company has not issued any further capital under the regulations during the period under review
d) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employees stock option Scheme and Employees Stock Purchase Scheme Guidelines, 1999; - Not Applicable as the Company has not issued any stock option scheme during the financial year under review.
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e) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) regulation s 2008; - Not Applicable as the company has not issued and listed any debt Securities during the financial year under review.
f) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an issue and Share transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 regarding the Companies Act and dealing with client;
g) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity shares) Regulations, 2009; and - Not Applicable as the Company has not delisted /proposed to delist its equity shares from any Stock Exchange during the financial year under review.
h) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998; - Not applicable as the Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year under review.
(vi) Any other Applicable Laws like
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a) The Factories Act 1948
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b) The Industrial Dispute Act 1947
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c) The Payment of wages Act1936
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d) The Minimum Wages Act1948
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e) The Employees State Insurance Act ,1948
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f) The Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1952
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g) The payment f bonus Act,1965
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h) The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
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i) The Contract Labour Abolition Act 1970
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j) The Maternity Benefit Act 1961
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k) The Child Labour (prohibition and regulation Act 1986
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l) The Industrial Employment ( Standing Orders ) Act 1946
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m) The Employees’ Compensation Act 1923( earlier known as Workman’s Compensation Act 1923)
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n) The Apprentice Act,1961
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o) The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
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p) The Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies Act)1956
During the period under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines etc. mentioned above except to the extent mentioned below:
1. The Company has engaged contract employees but the copy of Registration Certificate and the amendment of the same were not available as per The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act - 1970 and Rules 1975.
2. Maintenance of Registers
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i) The Various Registers which has to be maintained under various acts such as, ii) The Payment of Wages Act – 1936 and Tamil Nadu Rule 1937,
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iii) The Minimum Wages Act – 1948 and Tamil Nadu Rule 1953,
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iv) The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act – 1972 and Rules – 1973
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v) The Payment of Bonus Act 1965 and Rules 1975 has not been maintained.
3. Monthly Contribution remittance under the acts, The Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act – 1952 and The Employees State Insurance Act – 1948 has not been remitted before due dates.
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4. Various abstract and notices which has to be displayed under several acts such as
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The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act – 1946 and Tamil Nadu rules 1953
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The Maternity Benefit Act – 1961 and rules – 1963
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The Employee Compensation Act - 1923 and Tamil Nadu Workmen Compensation Rules, 1934. -has not been displayed
5. The various Notices like: Notice of opening, Notice of Change and Notice of Payment of Gratuity are not available as per The Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 & Payment of Gratuity (Tamil Nadu) Rules, 1972.
6. An application under Insolvency and Bankruptcy code was filed by the employees against the company before the NCLT Chennai bench on 04.12.2020 was still pending.
I have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the following:
(i) Secretarial Standards with regard to Meeting Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI);
(ii) The Listing agreements entered into by the company with BSE
During the period under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines etc. mentioned above except to the extent mentioned below: Under The Companies Act 2013
1. E- Form AOC – 4 for the year ended 31.03.2020 was not yet filed by the company whereas the due date for filing was 30.01.2021
2. According to information received and examination of records of the company the Post of Company Secretary has been vacant for the period upto 31[st] March 2021.
- E- Form DPT -3 for the year ended 31.03.2020 was not yet filed by the company.
Under SEBI( LODR) 2015:
- (1) The listed entity has complied with the provisions of the above Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, except in respect of matters specified below:-
1. Regulation 29(1)(a) – Board Meeting
Board Meeting for approval of Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter ended on Sep 30, 2020.
Board Meeting for the second quarter was held on 06.01.2021 after due date viz., 15.11.2020.
2. Regulation 29(1)(a) – Board Meeting
Board Meeting for approval of Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Quarter ended on Dec 31, 2020.
Board Meeting for the Third Quarter was held on 22.02.2021 after due date viz., 15.02.2021.
3. Regulation 6(1) – appointment of qualified Company Secretary as Compliance Officer
Appointment of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
The Company has not appointment a qualified Company Secretary and Compliance Officer for the Financial Year 2020-21
4. Regulation 33
Delayed submission of the financial results within the period prescribed under this regulation
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5. Regulation 13(3)
Delayed of the statement on shareholder complaints within the period prescribed under this regulation or under any circular issued in respect of redressal of investor grievances
6. Regulation 27(2)
Delayed submission of the Corporate governance compliance report within the period provided under this regulation
7. Regulation 31
Delayed submission of shareholding pattern.
I further report that: -
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The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Independent Directors and Woman Director.
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Adequate notice is given to all Directors to schedule the Board / Committee Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent generally seven days in advance.
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A system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on the agenda items before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting.
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All decisions of the Board and Committees were carried with requisite majority.
I further report that based on review of compliance mechanism established by the Company and on the basis of the Compliance Certificate(s) issued by the Company Secretary and taken on record by the Board of Directors at their meeting(s), I am of the opinion that there are adequate systems and processes in place in the Company which is commensurate with the size and operations of the Company to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines:-
As informed, the Company has responded appropriately to notices received from various statutory /regulatory authorities including initiating actions for corrective measures, wherever found necessary
I further report that according to information received and examination of the records in respect of statutory dues it is observed that the company is not regular in depositing undisputed provident fund, employee state insurance, GST, service tax and income tax (TDS) and property dues, during the year. The statutory dues were not remitted within the due dates mentioned under their respective due dates.
The other laws as may be applicable specifically to the company which are mentioned in clause (vi) under any other laws; I hereby report that it is based on the reports of the heads of the department of the factories and the compliance reports made by the occupier of the factories submitted to the Board of Directors of the Company.
I report that the company has substantially complied with the provisions of those acts that are applicable to the companies having factories which manufacture Integrated Circuits based on the information, explanations and management representation.
The company has substantially complied with the tax laws applicable to the company except to the extent mentioned above.
I further report that
Subject to my observations the Board of Directors of the Company in general is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors.
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I further report that during the audit period the instances of violations and non compliances mentioned above may result in attracting penal provisions which are severe in nature and for the company there is a contingency that it may have to pay penalties.
Place: Chennai
Date: 23.08.2021 Signature:
T.Balasubramanian FCS: 7987 CP No: 3402
This report is to be read with our letter of even date which is annexed as Annexure A and Annexure B which forms an integral part of this report
The members SPEL Semiconductor Limited 5CMDA, Industrial Estate, MM Nagar (Chennai) PIN-603209
Our report of even date is to be read along with this letter.
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Maintenance of secretarial record is the responsibility of the management of the company. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these secretarial records based on our audit.
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I have followed the audit practices and processes as were appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the correctness of the contents of Secretarial records. The verification was done on test basis to ensure the correct facts as reflected in secretarial records. I believe that the processes and practices, I followed to provide a reasonable basis for my opinion.
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I have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of financial records and Book of Accounts of the company.
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Wherever required, I have obtained the Management representation about the compliance of laws, rules and regulations and happening of events etc.
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The compliance of the provisions of Corporate and other applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards is the responsibility of management. Our examination was limited to the verification of procedures on test basis.
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The Secretarial Audit report is neither an assurance to the future viability of the company nor of the efficacy or effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the company.
Place: Chennai
Date: 23.08.2021
Signature:
FCS: 7987
CP No: 3402
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Report on Corporate Governance
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3), 53(f) & Schedule V of SEBI (ListingObligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulation 2015, a Report on Corporate Governance is given below.
1. Company's philosophy on Code of Governance
The Company's policy and practice of Corporate Governance is to proactively meet its obligations to its Shareholders and earn the goodwill of all its Stakeholders.SPEL seeks to enhance the long-term Shareholders and elevatetheinterestofitsStakeholdersespousinggood governance, sincerity, integrity, fairness and transparent accountability in all its dealings. Sound Corporate Governance is the keystone of the Company's arch. SPEL was wedded to the standards even before these became mandatory and strives incessantly to improve on these. The results of good Corporate Governance practicesarereflectedinconfidencereposedbyvariousStakeholders.
2. Board ofDirectors
Composition:ThepresentstrengthoftheBoardasonthedateofthisreportis4Directors.TheBoardcomprisesa combinationofExecutiveandNon-executiveDirectors.
Composition of Board of Directors, their other Directorships and Committeeships is depicted hereunder:
| Name and Designation |
Executive / Non-Executive Independent / Promoter |
No. of Board Meetings of the Company |
No. of Board Meetings of the Company |
No. of other Boards in which he / she is a Director or Chair-person* |
No. of otherBoard Committee(s) inwhichhe/she isaMember or chairperson** |
Attenda nce atlastA GM(Yes /No) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Held during theyear |
Attended during the year |
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| Mr. K. RavikumarDirector |
Non-Executive Independent |
4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | Yes |
| Mr. N. SuryanarayananDirec tor |
Non-Executive Independent |
4 | 4 | - | - | Yes |
| Dr. Enakshi BhattacharyaDirector |
Non-Executive Independent |
4 | 4 | 1 | - | Yes |
| Mr. S. Chandramohan Director |
Non-Executive Independent |
4 | 4 | - | - | Yes |
| Mr. D. Balakrishnan Whole TimeDirector &CEO |
Executive | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | Yes |
- Excluding interest in Private Limited Companies, Foreign Companies andCompanies underSection8oftheCompaniesAct,2013.
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** IncludesChairmanship/Membership of the Audit Committee and the Stakeholders' Relationship Committeeonly.
During the year ended Mar 31, 2021Four (4) Board Meetings were held on August 31, 2020, December 12, 2020 ,January 6, 2021, and Feb 22, 2021.
1. Composition of various Board Committees
| Name of the Committee | Name of Directors | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Mr. N. Suryanarayanan Mr. S. Chandramohan Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya |
Chairman Member Member |
| Stakeholders Relationship Committee | Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya Mr. D. Balakrishnan N. Suryanarayanan |
Chairman Member Member |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee |
Mr. S. Chandramohan Mr. N. Suryanarayanan Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya |
Chairman Member Member |
2. BoardandCommitteefunctioning
a. BoardMeetings
- TheBoardmeetingsaregenerallyheldinChennaiwiththemajorityofDirectorspresentateachmeeti
ng.
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ThedetailedAgendawithnotesiscirculatedinadvanceandcontainsallthemattersenshrined inSection 173(3)ofCompaniesAct,2013.
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Sufficient time is allocated for discussing items of business, more specifically on the operations front. Thereis alsoadetailedpresentationmadebytheChiefExecutiveOfficer.
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TheBoardtakesonrecordtheComplianceconfirmationfromtheCompanySecretaryateachmeetin g whichcontainsthecompliancestatusofalltheapplicablelegislationstotheCompany.Thesearealso reviewedbytheManagementateachofitsmeetings.
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b. AuditCommittee
The Audit Committee comprises a majority of Non-executive IndependentDirectors. Terms of reference of the Audit Committee includes a review of :
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FinancialstatementsbeforesubmissiontotheBoard
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DraftfinancialstatementsandAuditors'ReportbeforesubmissiontotheBoard
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AccountingPoliciesandPractices
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RiskManagementPoliciesandPractices
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CompliancewithStockExchangeandlegalrequirementsconcerningfinancialstatements
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RelatedPartyTransactions
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RecommendationofappointmentofAuditorsandfixingtheirfees
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ToreviewtheInternalControlSystemsandInternalAuditReportsandtheir compliance thereof .Four AuditCommitteeMeetingswereheldonAugust 31, 2020, December 12, 2020 , January 6, 2021, and Feb 22, 2021.
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| Names of the Directors | No. of Audit Committee Meetings attended |
|---|---|
| Mr. N. Suryanarayanan | 4 |
| Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya | 4 |
| Mr. S. Chandramohan | 4 |
a. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Committee advises the Broad Policy for remuneration, terms of employment and any changes, including service contracts of Executive and Non-Executive Directors and supervises the Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS).
DetailsofRemunerationpaidtoDirectors(Amount in Rs)
| Remuneration paid during the year 2020-21 | Remuneration paid during the year 2020-21 | Remuneration paid during the year 2020-21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Names of Directors | Salary / Special allowance/ Perquisites |
Commission / Bonus / Incentive |
Sitting fees |
Total |
| 1. | Mr. K. Ravikumar | NA | NA | 24,000/- | 24,000/- |
| 2. | Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya | NA | NA | 45,000/- | 45,000/- |
| 3. | Mr. N. Surya Narayanan | NA | NA | 44,000/- | 44,000/- |
| 4. | Mr. S. Chandra Mohan | NA | NA | 43,000/- | 43,000/- |
| 5. | Mr. D. Balakrishnan | 22,47,567-- | NA | NA | 22,47,567/- |
NominationandRemunerationCommitteedecidesontheremunerationoftheWholetimeDirectorandtheChiefExecutiveOfficer.TheCommitteetakesintoaccountthegeneralmarkettrendpert ainingtotheindustryviz.,therulesoftheCompany.
Remuneration Policy
The following is the remuneration policy of Directors :
Remuneration to Whole Time / Executive / Managing Director, KMP and Senior Management Personnel:
a) FixedPay
TheWholeTimeDirector/KMPand
SeniorManagementPersonnelshallbeeligibleforamonthlyremuneration asmaybeapprovedbytheBoardontherecommendationoftheCommittee.
b) MinimumRemuneration
If, any financial year, the Company has no profits or its profits are inadequate, the Company shall pay remunerationtoitsWhole-TimeDirectorinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofscheduleVoftheActanditisnot abletocomplywithsuchprovisions,withthepreviousapprovaloftheCentralGovernment.
Remuneration to Non-executive / Independent Director
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i. Remuneration /Commission
The remuneration / commission shall be fixed as per the slabs and conditions mentioned in the Companies Act.
ii. SittingFees
The Non-executive / Independent director may receive remuneration by way of fees for attending meetings of Board or Committee thereof. Provided that the amount of such fees shall not exceed Rupees One Lakh per meetingof theBoardorCommitteeorsuchamountasmaybeprescribedbythecentralgovernmentfromtimeto time.
b. Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee comprises a majority of Independent Non-Executive Directors.
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a. Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya is the Chairperson of the Committee.
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b. The Table below shows the nature of complaints received from Shareholders during 2020-21-:
| .No. | Nature of Complaint | ofComplaints Received |
Attended | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Non- Receiptofsharecertificates after transfer &others |
- | - | - |
a. Disclosure on the delegated authority constituted for attending share transferwork
| SL. No. |
Description of delegated authority |
Full address of delegated authority |
Telephone No.(s) |
FaxNo.(s) | Average intervals atwhich Sharetransfers approved |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Company Secretary & ComplianceOfficer |
5CMDA Industrial Estate, MMNagar(Chen nai)603209. |
(044) 47405490 |
(044) 47405303 |
[email protected] om |
15 Days |
| 2. | Cameo Corporate Services Limited |
“Subramanian Building” 1 Club House Road, Chennai 600002 |
(044) 28460390 |
(044) 28460129 |
investor@cameoin dia. com |
- c. Four Stakeholders Relationship Committee Meetings were held on August 31, 2020, February 26, 2021, March 12 , 2021&March 26,2021
| Names of the Directors Mr. N. Suryanarayanan |
No. of Stakeholders Relationship Committee Meetings attended |
|---|---|
| 3 |
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| Dr. Enakshi Bhattacharya | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mr. D. Balakrishnan | 4 |
3. General Body Meetings
Details regarding venue, date, and time of last three AGM's.
| SI. No. |
FinancialYear | Details of Location | Date & Time when held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2017 - 2018 | 5 CMDA Industrial Estate, Maraimalai Nagar 603 209 |
Sep 27, 2018 3.30 pm |
| 2. | 2018 - 2019 | 5 CMDA Industrial Estate, Maraimalai Nagar 603 209 |
Sep 28, 2019 3.30 pm |
| 3. | 2019-20 | 5 CMDA Industrial Estate, Maraimalai Nagar 603 209 |
Dece 31 2020, 12 Noon |
Special Resolutions passed in the previous 3 AGMs :
| 1. | 33rdAGM | : | Nil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | 34thAGM | : | Nil |
| 3. | 35thAGM | : | Nil |
Postal Ballot: The Company has not made use of the Postal Ballot during the year
4. Disclosures
a. NotransactionofmaterialnaturehasbeenenteredintobytheCompanywithrelatedpartiesi.e.Dir ectorsor
Management,theirsubsidiariesorrelativesthatmayhavepotentialconflictwiththeinterestsoftheCompany atlarge.
b. The Board duly authorized all transactions with the Companies in which the Promoters or Directors or the Management,theirsubsidiariesortheirrelativesaredeemedtobeinterested.
c. TherewerenoinstancesofnoncompliancebytheCompany,onanymatterrelatedtocapitalmarketsduring the last three years. Further, there has been no penalty, and stricture imposed on the Company by Stock ExchangesorSEBIoranystatutoryauthoritiesagainsttheCompany.
d. The Company has a Whistle Blower policy, wherein the Employees enjoy access to report of the Audit Committee
d. All the mandatory requirements have been complied by the Company and also adopted some of the non-mandatory requirements of this clause.
5. Means ofCommunications
FinancialresultsoftheCompanyarepublishedinTrinityMirrorandMakkalKural.Theresultsarealsodisplayed in URL, namely www.spel.com. The Company does not display official news releases. Company has not made presentationstoInstitutionalInvestorsortotheAnalysts.
6. General ShareholderInformation
1 . Annual General Meeting (asindicatedinthenotice)
: 29[th] November, 2021 at Registered Office of the
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Company
- Financialyear : 2020-2021 3. Dates ofBookClosure : 23[rd] November,2021to 29[th] November,2021 4. Listed onStockExchange : BSELimited(BSE) Stock Code: Demat - 517166, Physical - 17166 5. ISINNumberNSDL&CDSL : INE252A01019 6. OutstandingGDR/ADR/Warrants Or anyconvertibleinstruments: No 7. Registrar&ShareTransferAgent : CameoCorporateServicesLimited 8. Addressfor.Communication : a. CompanySecretary SPEL Semiconductor Limited 5 CMDA
Industrial EstateMM Nagar (Chennai)
603 209 India.
b. Cameo Corporate Services Limited Subramanian Building, 1 Club House Road Chennai 600002
- SharetransferSystem : Alltransferrequestsreceivedareprocessed andApproved by anAuthorizedSignatory. Normallytransfersareprocessedand approvedtwiceamonth. 10. FactoryLocation :CMDAIndustrialEstate,MMNagar (Chennai),603209.India.
9. Distribution of Shareholding as on Mar 31, 2021
| Category | No. of Folios |
No. of Shares | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group | 5 | 27288780 | 59.17 |
| Overseas Corporate Bodies | 1 | 9000 | 0.02 |
| Mutual Funds | 2 | 8600 | 0.02 |
| Nationalized Banks | 2 | 1600 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Indians | 188 | 349165 | 0.76 |
| Domestic Companies | 220 | 1182759 | 2.56 |
| Resident Individuals | 26772 | 16082128 | 34.87 |
| Hindu Undivided Families | 446 | 1053409 | 2.28 |
| Trusts | 4 | 3938 | 0.01 |
| Employees | 11 | 8305 | 0.02 |
| Clearing Members | 33 | 129759 | 0.28 |
| Total | 27684 | 46117443 | 100.00 |
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10. MarketPriceDataHigh&Low,Tradingvolumeandno.oftradesduringeachmonthforFY2020-21
| Month | High | Low | No of shares in Lakhs |
No of Trades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-20 | 4.44 | 2.90 | 0.92 | 290 |
| May-20 | 4.40 | 3.37 | 2.69 | 258 |
| Jun-20 | 5.02 | 3.65 | 3.63 | 579 |
| Jul-20 | 6.48 | 4.75 | 2.68 | 698 |
| Aug-20 | 9.84 | 4.68 | 7.05 | 1283 |
| Sep-20 | 10.24 | 8.75 | 4.63 | 987 |
| Oct-20 | 9.58 | 7.73 | 2.40 | 516 |
| Nov-20 | 13.18 | 8.74 | 6.82 | 1291 |
| Dec-20 | 18.16 | 13.11 | 16.60 | 3664 |
| Jan-21 | 16.30 | 11.25 | 5.53 | 1797 |
| Feb-21 | 19.00 | 11.40 | 16.50 | 2894 |
| Mar-21 | 16.45 | 13.08 | 10.20 | 2671 |
11. AccountingStandards
Your Company is in compliance with Accounting Standards and Accounting Rules in preparation of its financial statements.
12. CEOCertification
A Certificate of the CEOof the Company in terms of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, inter alia, confirming the correctness of the financial statements, adequacyoftheinternalcontrolmeasuresandreportingofmatterstotheAuditCommittee,isalsoannexed.
13. Non-MandatoryRequirements
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a. The company hasappointedathirdpartyFirmastheInternalAuditors.
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b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee: The Company has a Nomination and Remuneration Committeedetailedinthisreport.
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c. Whistle Blower Policy: The Company has a mechanism for Employees to report to the Management
concernsaboutunethicalbehaviour,actualorsuspectedfraudorviolationsoftheCompany'sCodeof
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ConductorEthicsPolicyandtheexistenceofsaidmechanismwasappropriatelycommunicatedwithin theorganization.
Chief Executive Officer's Declaration on Code of Conduct
(AsperScheduleVofSEBI(ListingObligationsandDisclosureRequirements)Regulations,2015)
To
The Members of SPEL Semiconductor Limited
This is to certify that all Board Members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management for the period ended Mar 31, 2021
Date : August23, 2021 For SPEL Semiconductor Limited Place: Chennai D.Balakrishnan Chief ExecutiveOfficer
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Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer Certification
CEOCertification Pursuant to Chapter IV of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
To
The Board of Directors
SPEL Semiconductor Limited 5 CMDA Industrial
Estate, MM Nagar (Chennai)
PIN-603209
I,D.Balakrishnan,Director&ChiefExecutiveOfficer and G.Venkatesan, Chief Financial Officer oftheCompanydosolemnlycertifythat:
a. Wehavereviewedthefinancialstatementsfortheyearandthattothebestof my knowledgeand belief that:
i. Thesestatementsdonotcontainanymateriallyuntruestatementoromitanymaterialfactor containstatementsthatmightbemisleading
ii. these statements together present a true and fair view of the Company's affairs and are in compliancewithexistingaccountingstandards,applicablelawsandregulations
b. There are to the best of our knowledge and belief, no transactions entered into by the Company during the year that are fraudulent, illegal or violative of the Company's Code of Conduct except nonpaymentofthefollowing:
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i. Income-taxDeductedatSource(PartpaymentmadeforFY2019-20)
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ii. Gratuity
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iii. ServiceTax
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iv. GST
c. We accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls and that we have evaluatedtheeffectivenessoftheinternalcontrolsystemsoftheCompanyandwehavedisclosed totheAuditorsandtheAuditCommittee,deficienciesinthedesignoroperationofinternalcontrols, if any, of which we are aware and the steps we have taken or propose to take to rectify these deficiencies.
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ii. significant changes in accounting policies during the year and that the same have been disclosedinthenotestothefinancialstatementsand
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Date : August,23 2021
Place : Chennai G.VenkatesanD. Balakrishnan
Chief Financial Officer Whole Time Director & CEO
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S CERTIFICATE ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AS PER PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER IV OF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015 (AS AMENDED )
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
- The Corporate Governance Report prepared by SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED (“the Company”), contains details as stipulated in regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of regulation 46(2) and para C and D of Schedule V of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“the Listing Regulations”) (‘applicable criteria’) with respect to Corporate Governance for the year ended March 31, 2021. This report is required by the Company for annual submission to the Stock exchange and to be sent to the Shareholders of the Company.
Management’s Responsibility
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The preparation of the Corporate Governance Report is the responsibility of the Management of the Company including the preparation and maintenance of all relevant supporting records and documents. This responsibility also includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the Corporate Governance Report.
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The Management along with the Board of Directors are also responsible for ensuring that the Company complies with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the Listing Regulations, issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Auditor’s Responsibility
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My responsibility is to provide a reasonable assurance in the form of an opinion whether the Company has complied with the condition of Corporate Governance, as stipulated in the Listing Regulation.
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I conducted my examination of the Corporate Governance Report in accordance with the Guidance Note on Reports or Certificates for Special Purposes and the Guidance Note on Certification of Corporate Governance, both issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (“ICAI”). The Guidance Note on Reports or Certificates for Special Purposes requires that we comply with the ethical requirements of the Code of Ethics issued by ICAI.
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I have complied with the relevant applicable requirements of the Standard on Quality Control (SQC) 1, Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Reviews of Historical Financial Information, and Other Assurance and Related Services Engagements.
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The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks associated in compliance of the Corporate Governance Report with the applicable criteria. The procedures include but not limited to verification of secretarial records and financial information of the Company and obtaining necessary representations and declarations from directors including independent directors of the Company.
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The procedures also include examining evidence supporting the particulars in the Corporate Governance Report on a test basis. Further, our scope of work under this report did not involve us performing audit tests for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the fairness or accuracy of any of the financial information or the financial statements of the Company taken as a whole.
Opinion
- Based on the procedures performed by us as referred in paragraph 7 and 8 above and according to the information and explanations given to me, I am of the opinion that the Company has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the Listing Regulations, as applicable for the year ended March 31, 2021, referred to in paragraph 1 above.
Other Matters and Restriction on use
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This Report is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor the efficiency or effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
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This Report is addressed to and provided to the members of the Company solely for the purpose of enabling it to comply with its obligations under the Listing Regulations and should not be used by any other person or for any other purpose. Accordingly, I do not accept or assume any liability or any duty of care or for any other purpose or to any other party to whom it is shown or into whose hands it may come without our prior consent in writing. I have no responsibility to update this Report for events and circumstances occurring after the date of this Report.
K. Nandhiswaran FCA , FCS
Chartered Accountant Membership No.207644 UDIN:21207644AAAAMK9319
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Independent Auditor’s Report on the Abridged Financial Statements
To The Members of SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
The accompanying Abridged Financial Statements of SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED (‘the Company’), which comprise the Abridged Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2021, the Abridged Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income), the Abridged Statement of Cash Flows and the Abridged Statement of Changes in Equity for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and related notes, are derived from the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021. I expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements vide. my report dated Aug 23,2021.
The Abridged financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by the Indian Accounting Standards(Ind AS) referred to in Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and accounting principles generally accepted in India, applied in the preparation of the audited financial statements of the Company. Reading the Abridged Financial Statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of the Company.
Management’s Responsibility for the Abridged Financial Statements
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of summary of the audited financial statements in accordance with first proviso to Section 136(1) read with Rule 10 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (as amended) and are based on the audited financial statementsfor the year ended 31 March 2021, prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards referred to in Section 133 of the Act, and accounting principles generally accepted in India
Auditor’s Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on the Abridged financial statements based on my procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Standard on Auditing (SA) 810, “Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements” issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Opinion
In my opinion, the Abridged Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with first proviso to section 136(1) of the act read with Rule 10 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014(as amended) are derived from the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021 are a fair summary of those financial statements.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
I draw your attention to Note 12 to the Abridged Financial Statements of the Company. The Company has incurred losses and generated negative cash flows during the year and also in the earlier years which indicate existence of material uncertainty in the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. In order to continue the Company is apparently dependent on the infused of sufficient funds and restructuring of operations. Based on the funds infused and business plans of the management, the Company is reasonably expected to carry on the operations as a going concern. On this basis the Company has prepared the financial statements on going concern basis. My opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Emphasis of Matter
I draw attention to Note 11 to the Abridged Financial Statements relating to amounts written off/written back for the ended March 31, 2021 which were approved by a resolution passed by the Board of Directors.
I also draw your attention to Note 13to the Abridged Financial Statements which explains the uncertainties and the management’s assessment of the potential impact due to lock-downs and other restrictions and conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic situation and consequently the Company’s results are highly dependent upon future developments, which are highly uncertain.
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My opinion is not modified in respect of these matters.
K.Nandhiswaran,F.C.A.,F.C.S.,
Chartered Accountant Membership No. 207644 UDIN: 2i20744AAAALP6056
August23, 2021 Chennai
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
Report on the audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
I have audited the accompanyingFinancial Statements of SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED (“the Company”), which comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2021, the Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income), Statement of Changes in Equity and Statement of Cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
In my opinion and to the best of my information and according to the explanations given to us,the aforesaidfinancial statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2021, and the loss and total comprehensive income, changes in equity and its cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Basis forOpinion
I conducted my audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. My responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section in my report. I am independent of the Company in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder, and I am fulfilled my other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. I believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
I draw your attention to Note 3.15 of the Financial Statements of the Company. The Company has incurred losses and generated negative cash flows during the year and also in the earlier years which indicate existence of material uncertainty in the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. In order to continue the Companyis apparently dependent on the infused of sufficient funds and restructuring of operations. Based on the funds infused and business plans of the management, the Company is reasonably expected to carry on the operations as a going concern. On this basis the Company has prepared the financial statements on going concern basis. My opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Emphasis of Matter
I draw your attention to Note 3.14 of the Financial Statements relating to amounts written off and written back for the year ended March 31, 2021 which were approved by a resolution passed by the Board of Directors.
I also draw your attention to Note 3.16of the financial statements which explains the uncertainties and the management’s assessment of the potential impact due to lock-downs and other restrictions and conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic situation and consequently the Company’s results are highly dependent upon future developments, which are highly uncertain.
My opinion is not modified in respect of these matters.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in my professional judgement, are of most significant in my audit of the financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of my audit
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of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming my opinion thereon, and I do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Key Audit Matter Description
Response to Key Audit Matter Principal Audit Procedures
A. Revenue Recognition
Audit procedures relating to revenue comprised of test of controls and substantive procedures including the following:
Reference may be made toNote 1B.2 of significant accounting policies and Note 2.1 and 3.5 to thefinancial statements of the Company.
a Performed procedures to assess the design of internal controls established by the management and tested the operating effectiveness of relevant controls related to the recognition of revenue.
Revenue recognition is inherently an area of audit risk, which I have substantially focused on mainly covering the aspects of cut off.
c. Selected a sample of sale orders, and tested the Considering the above impact of Ind AS 115 and operating effectiveness of the internal control, relating to cut off are considered askey audit matters. identification of the distinct performance obligations and determination of transaction price. We carried out a combination of procedures involving enquiry and observation, re-performance and inspection of evidence in respect of operation of these controls. d. Tested, on a sample basis, whether specific revenue transactions around the reporting date has been recognised in the appropriate period by comparing the transactions selected with relevant underlying documentation, including goods delivery notes, customer acknowledgement/proof of acceptance and the terms of sale. e. Also validated subsequent credit notes and sales returnsup to the date of this Report to ensure the appropriateness and accuracy of the revenue recognition. f. Tested journal entries on a sample basis to identify any unusual or irregular items. g. Also considered the adequacy of the disclosures in Company’s financial statements in relation to Ind AS 115 and were satisfied they meet the disclosure requirements. Conclusion Based on the procedures performed above, nomaterial exceptions were found with regards to timing of revenue recognition and disclose requirement as per Ind AS 115 in the financial statements B. Inventory valuation Principal Audit Procedures Audit procedures comprised of the following: Reference may be made to Note 1B.11 of a. Verified the maintenance of Stock Records with significant accounting policies and Note respect to Raw materials, consumables and 1.4to the financial statements of the Finished Goods.The inventory was verified Company. physically by managementduring the year and no
Considering the above impact of Ind AS 115 and cut off are considered askey audit matters.
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he valuation of raw material, stores and
consumable items held for production have
been an area of our focus in viewof low operating margins.
aluation of Inventory in accordance with Ind AS 2
has thus been considered as a key audit matter.
c. Actuarial valuation
material discrepancies were found that needed to be dealt with in the books of accounts.
- b. Selected a sample of items of Raw materials, stores and consumable items held for production to check whether the rate per unit adopted for valuation is reflective of the last purchase .
Conclusion
Based on the procedures performed above, it wasconcluded that management has complied with the requirements of Ind AS 2 “Inventories”.
Principal Audit Procedures
Audit procedures comprised of the following:
Reference may be made to Note 1B.5 of significant accounting policies and Note 3.2 to the financial statements of the Company.
There is a risk of material misstatement relating to the judgments made in valuing the defined benefit obligation including the use of key assumptions specifically the discount rate, life expectancy and inflation level. These variables can have a material impact in calculating the quantum of the retirement benefit liability.
D.Impairment in Trade Receivables
Reference may be made to Note 1B.5 and 1B.13 of significant accounting policies and Note 1.5 and Note 3.4 to the financial statements of the Company
The Company is exposed to potential risk of financial loss when there is the risk of default on receivables from the customers for which the Management would make specific provision against individual balances with reference to the recoverable amount.
For the purpose of impairment assessment, significant judgements and assumptions, including the credit risks of customers, the timing and amount of realization of these receivables, are required for the identification of impairment events and the determination of the impairment charge.
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a. Determined whetherthe key assumptions adopted in the actuarial reports are reasonable.
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b. Assessed the competence, capabilities and objectivity of the expert, gained an understanding of their work and the suitability of the results as audit evidence for the relevant assertions.
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c. Examined the data made available to the experts for completeness and accuracy and gained an understanding of the process to determine the calculation and inputs used.
Conclusion
Based on the procedures performed above, no material exceptions was found with regards to the use of assumptions and actuarial valuation Principal Audit Procedures
Performed the following procedures in relation to the recoverability of trade receivable
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b. Obtained a list of outstanding receivables and identified any debtors with financial difficulty through discussions with management.
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Conclusion
Based on the above procedures, the key judgments and assumptions used by management in the recoverability assessment of trade receivableswere found to be supportable based on the available evidence.
| Conclusion Based on the above procedures, the key judgments and assumptions used by management in the recoverability assessment of trade receivableswere found to be supportable based on the available evidence. |
Conclusion Based on the above procedures, the key judgments and assumptions used by management in the recoverability assessment of trade receivableswere found to be supportable based on the available evidence. |
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| E.Non-Payment/Belated Payment of Statutory Dues Company has not paid/paid belatedly various undisputed statutory dues. Payment of statutory dues regularly and within time reflects on the health of the company apart from the need for us to report on issues of non-compliance to members. We have, therefore, considered payment of statutory dues as a key audit matter. |
Principal Audit Procedures Performed the following list of audit procedures. a. Obtained details of payment of various statutory dues to be paid by company. b. Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls relating to compliance with statutory dues. c. Verified that whether company has been regular in payment of statutory dues. Conclusion Based on the above procedures performed, it wasnoted that the payment of statutory dues depended upon availability of funds and is being paid with applicable interest for delays. The details of unpaid statutory dues are disclosed elsewhere in this report. |
Information other than the Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report thereon
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Management Discussion and Analysis, Board’s Report including Annexures and Shareholder’s Information but does not include the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.
My opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) with respect to the preparation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance, changes in equity and cash flows of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the accounting Standards specified under section 133 of the Act. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
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In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors are also responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
My objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes my opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, I exercise professional judgement and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. I also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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Obtain an understanding of internal financial control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If I conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. My conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of my auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the financial statements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the financial statements may be influenced. I consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (I) planning the scope of my audit work and in evaluating the results of my work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the financial statements.
I communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
I also provide those charged with governance with a statement that I have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on my independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
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From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, I determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. I describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, I determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
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(a) I have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit.
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(b) In my opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books.
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(c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income),Statement of Changes in Equity and the Statement of Cash Flows dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account.
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(d) In my opinion, the aforesaid Financial Statements comply with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with the relevant rules issued thereunder to the extent applicable.
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(e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors as on March 31, 2020 taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on March 31,2021 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
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(f) With respect to the adequacy of the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting of the Company and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate report in Annexure “A”. My report expressesanunmodified opinion on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial controls over financial reporting.
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In my opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, remuneration other than applicable sitting fees has been paid by the Company to itswhole time director during the year which is in accordance with and not in excess of the limits laid down under the said section.
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As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order,2016 (“the Order”) issued by the Central Government in terms of Section 143(11) of the Act I give in “Annexure B” a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
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K.Nandhiswaran,F.C.A.,F.C.S.,
Chartered Accountant Membership No. 207644 UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056
August 23, 2021 Chennai
ANNEXURE “A” TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
(Referred to in paragraph 1(f) under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ of our report of even date to the members of SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED on the financial statements as of and for the year ended March 31,2021)
Report on the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 ofSection 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
- I have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED (“the Company”) as of March 31, 2021 in conjunction with my audit of thefinancial statements of the Company for the year ended on that date.
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
- The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financialcontrols based on the internal control over financial reporting criteriaestablished by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated inthe Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued bythe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. These responsibilities include the design,implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operatingeffectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence tocompany’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds anderrors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation ofreliable financial information, as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
Auditor’s Responsibility
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My responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal financial controls overfinancial reporting based on our audit. I conducted my audit in accordance withthe Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting (the“Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Standards on Auditing prescribedunder Section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an audit ofinternal financial controls.Those Standards and the Guidance Note require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting was established and maintained and if such controls operated effectively in all material respects.
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evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
- I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to providea basis for my audit opinion on the Company’s internal financial controls system over financial reporting.
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
- A company's internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal financial control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of standalone Ind AS financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorisations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the Ind ASfinancial statements.
Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
- Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Opinion
- In my opinion and to the best of my information and according to the explanations given to me the Company has maintained in all material respects, adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting and such internal financial controls of were operating effectively as of March31,2021 based on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
K.Nandhiswaran,F.C.A.,F.C.S., Chartered Accountant Membership No. 207644 UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056
August 23, 2021 Chennai
ANNEXURE “B” TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
(Referred to in paragraph 2under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report of even date of SPEL SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED on the financial statements as on andfor the year ended March 31, 2021)
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c)The title deeds of immovable properties reflected in the books of the Company are held in the name of the Company.
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(ii) In respect of its inventories as explained to me, the inventories have been physically verified during the year by the Management at reasonable intervals and no material discrepancies were noticed on suchphysical verification.
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(iii) The Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to Companies, firms or other parties covered in the Register maintained under Section 189 of the Companies Act, 2013.
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(vi) In my opinion and according to the information and explanations given to me, the requirement for maintenance of cost records pursuant to the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 specified by the Central Government of India under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the Company for the year under audit.
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a) TheCompany is not regular in depositing undisputed Provident Fund, Employee State Insurance,Income Tax, Tax deducted at Source, Service Tax,Goods and Service Tax (GST),Professional Tax and Property Tax during the year.
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b) In respect of the above, delays were noticed in depositing undisputedProvident Fund , Employee State Insurance,Income Tax, Tax deducted at Source,Service Tax,Goods Service Tax (GST) and ProfessionalTax , with the appropriate authorities during the year and the arrears of such duesoutstanding as at March 31, 2021 for a period of more than six months from the date they became payable are :
| ture of Dues | Amount (` in lakhs) | Remarks |
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| Provident Fund | 112.03 | Subsequently deposited****45<br>Lakhson April 09, 2021<br>and45 Lakhs on April 29,2021 |
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| Employee State Insurance | 3.05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax | 15.66 | |
| Tax deducted at Source | 55.08 S | ubsequently deposited`10.03 Lakhs on August 20,2021 |
| Service tax | 24.05 | |
| Goods and Service Tax | 14.86 | |
| Professional Tax | 24.30 |
- c) There are no dues of Sales Tax, Service Tax, Excise Duty, Customs duty , Value Added Tax, and Goods and Service Tax which have not been deposited on account of any dispute. Details of dues towards income tax that have not been deposited as at March 31, 2021on account of disputes are as stated below:
| Name of the statute Income Tax Income Tax |
Disputed dues(`In lakhs) | eriod to which the amount relates |
rum where dispute is pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50 s |
sessment year 2000- 01 |
Madras High Court | |
| 406.27 s |
sessment year 2012- 13 |
ncome Tax Appellate Tribunal |
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(viii) In my opinion and according to the information andexplanations given to me, the Company has not defaultedin the repayment of loans or borrowings to banks andgovernment and dues to debenture holders. There are noloans or borrowings from the financial institutions.
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(ix) According to the information and explanations given to us and the records of the Company examined by us, no monies were raised by way of initial public offer or further public offer (including debt instruments) and no term loans have been availed by the Company during the year. Hence, the relative reporting requirements under the Order are not commented upon.
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(x) To the best of my knowledge and belief, and according to the information and explanations given to us and considering the size and nature of the Company’s operations, no fraud by the Company and no fraud of material significance on the Company by its officers or employees has been noticed or reported during the year.
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(xi) In my opinion and according to information and explanation given to us, the Company has paid/provided managerial remuneration in accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by provisions of section 197 read with Schedule V to the Companies Act, 2013.
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(xii) The Company is not a Nidhi Company and hence reporting under clause (xii) of Paragraph 3 of the Order is not applicable to the Company.
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(xiii) In my opinion and according to the information and explanations given to me the Company has complied with Section 177 and 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, where applicable, for all transactions with the related parties and the details of related party transactions have been disclosed in the financial statements as required by the applicable accounting standard.
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(xiv) During the year, the Company has not made any preferential allotment or private placement of shares or fully or partly convertible debentures and, hence, reporting under clause (xiv) of the order is not applicable to the company.
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(xv) In my opinion and according to the information and explanations given to me, the Company has not entered into any non-cash transactions during the year with its directors or persons connected with him/her and hence provisions of section 192 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable.
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(xvi) The Company is not required to be registered under section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
K.Nandhiswaran Chartered Accountant Membership No:207644 UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056
August 23, 2021 Chennai
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SPEL Semiconductor Limited Abridged Balance Sheet as at March 31,2021
[ Statement containing sailent features of Balance Sheet as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.]
(All amounts in Rs.lakhs unless otherwise stated )
| SPEL Semiconductor Limited Abridged Balance Sheet as at March 31,2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Balance Sheet as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] (All amounts in Rs.lakhs unless otherwise stated) |
SPEL Semiconductor Limited Abridged Balance Sheet as at March 31,2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Balance Sheet as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] (All amounts in Rs.lakhs unless otherwise stated) |
SPEL Semiconductor Limited Abridged Balance Sheet as at March 31,2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Balance Sheet as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] (All amounts in Rs.lakhs unless otherwise stated) |
|---|---|---|
| Particulars 1.ASSETS (A) Non-current assets a)Property, plant and equipment b)Intangible assets c)Financial Assets (I) Investments (ii) Others d) Tax assets (net) (B)Current assets (a)Inventories (b)Financial Assets (i) Trade Receivables (ii) Cash and cash equivalents (iii) Bank balances other than (ii) above (iv) Others Contract assets Other current assets TOTAL ASSETS (2) EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (1)Equity Equity Share capital Other Equity (2)Liabilities (A)Non-current liabilities (a)Financial liabilities (i) Borrowings (ii) Other financial liabilities (B)Provisions (C)Deferred tax liabilities (net) (D)Other non current liabilities (B)Current liabilities (a)Financial liabilities (i) Borrowings (ii) Trade payables (iii) Other financial liabilities (b)Other current liabilities (c)Provisions TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
As at March 31, 2021 | As at March 31, 2020 |
| 11291.32 | 11711.14 | |
| 0.16 | 0.62 | |
| - | - | |
| 63.55 | 65.63 | |
| 31.64 | 23.48 | |
| 11386.67 | 11800.87 | |
| 1059.35 | 1059.99 | |
| 4040.39 | 3197.92 | |
| 1.15 | 2.35 | |
| - | 2.69 | |
| 41.12 | 55.87 | |
| - | 1927.63 | |
| 114.62 | 126.24 | |
| 5256.63 | 6372.69 | |
| 16643.30 | 18173.56 | |
| 4613.25 | 4613.25 | |
| 2590.85 | 3289.93 | |
| 7204.10 | 7903.18 | |
| 1817.57 | 1647.57 | |
| 116.78 | 109.93 | |
| 298.80 | 421.29 | |
| 2144.85 | 2126.34 | |
| 106.74 | 113.59 | |
| 4484.74 | 4418.72 | |
| 1175.04 | 1112.90 | |
| 920.94 | 1759.46 | |
| 1489.13 | 1175.90 | |
| 1322.95 | 1737.13 | |
| 46.40 | 66.27 | |
| 4954.46 | 5851.66 | |
| 16643.30 | 18173.56 | |
| The accompanyingnotes form an Integralpart of the abridged financial statements | ||
| As Per our report of even date K. Ravikumar N.Suryanarayanan K Nandhiswaran Director Director Chartered Accountant DIN : 00119753 DIN : 02282919 Membership Number: 207644 S Chandramohan UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056 D. Balakrishnan Director Director & CEO DIN : 00052571 Date: Aug 23,2021 DIN : 02131242 G.Venkatesan Place: Chennai Chief Financial Officer For and on behalf of the Board |
The accompanying notes form an Integral part of the abridged financial statements
For and on behalf of the Board
As Per our report of even date K Nandhiswaran
As Per our report of even date K. Ravikumar N.Suryanarayanan K Nandhiswaran Director Director Chartered Accountant DIN : 00119753 DIN : 02282919 Membership Number: 207644 S Chandramohan UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056 D. Balakrishnan Director Director & CEO DIN : 00052571 Date: Aug 23,2021 DIN : 02131242 G.Venkatesan Place: Chennai Chief Financial Officer
S.Sivaraman
Company Secretary
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SPEL Semiconductor Limited
Abridged Statement of Profit and Loss For the Year ended March 31,2021
[ Statement containing sailent features of Profit and Loss as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.]
| SPEL Semiconductor Limited Abridged Statement of Profit and Loss For the Year ended March 31,2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Profit and Loss as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] |
SPEL Semiconductor Limited Abridged Statement of Profit and Loss For the Year ended March 31,2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Profit and Loss as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] |
SPEL Semiconductor Limited Abridged Statement of Profit and Loss For the Year ended March 31,2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Profit and Loss as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] |
|---|---|---|
| (All amounts in Rs.lakhs unless otherwise stated) | ||
| Particulars As at March 31, 2021 (I) Income Revenue from operations 1592.11 Other income 545.23 Total Income 2137.34 (II)) Expenses Cost of materials consumed 482.86 Changes in inventories of finished goods 12.53 Employee benefits expense 708.46 Finance costs 116.45 Depreciation and amortisation expense 430.44 Other expenses 950.85 Total Expenses 2701.59 (III) Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax (564.25) (IV) Exceptional items 280.08 (V) Profit/(Loss) before tax (844.33) (VI) Tax expense: Current tax Charge / (Reversed) - Deferred tax Charge/ (Reversed) 19.17 (VII) Profit / (Loss) for the year (863.50) (VIII) Other Comprehensive Income Items that will not be reclassified to Profit or Loss Remeasurement of Defined Benefit Plans 163.76 Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to Profit or Loss - Total Other Comprehensive Income 163.76 (IX) Total Comprehensive Income for the year (699.74) Earnings per Share (Face value Re.10 each) Basic (1.87) Diluted (1.87) The accompanyingnotes form an Integralpart of the abridged financial statements |
As at March 31, 2021 | As at March 31, 2020 |
| 1592.11 | 3653.74 | |
| 545.23 | 179.65 | |
| 2137.34 | 3833.39 | |
| 482.86 | 944.52 | |
| 12.53 | (56.59) | |
| 708.46 | 1069.84 | |
| 116.45 | 142.61 | |
| 430.44 | 498.24 | |
| 950.85 | 1097.40 | |
| 2701.59 | 3696.02 | |
| (564.25) | 137.37 | |
| 280.08 | 2.72 | |
| (844.33) | 134.65 | |
| - | - | |
| 19.17 | 29.29 | |
| (863.50) | 105.36 | |
| 163.76 | 41.99 | |
| - | - | |
| 163.76 | 41.99 | |
| (699.74) | 147.35 | |
| (1.87) | 0.23 | |
| (1.87) | 0.23 | |
| As Per our report of even date K. Ravikumar S Chandramohan K Nandhiswaran Director Director Chartered Accountant DIN : 00119753 DIN : 00052571 Membership Number: 207644 UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056 N.Suryanarayanan D. Balakrishnan Director Director & CEO DIN : 02282919 DIN : 02131242 Date: Aug 23,2021 G.Venkatesan S.Sivaraman Place: Chennai Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary |
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| Spel Semiconductor Limited Abridged Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Cash Flow Statement as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] (All amounts in Rs.lakhs unless otherwise stated |
Spel Semiconductor Limited Abridged Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Cash Flow Statement as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] (All amounts in Rs.lakhs unless otherwise stated |
Spel Semiconductor Limited Abridged Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2021 [ Statement containing sailent features of Cash Flow Statement as per first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act , 2013 and Rule10 of Companies ( Accounts ) Rules, 2014.] (All amounts in Rs.lakhs unless otherwise stated |
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 |
| (A) Net cash (used in) from operating activities (B)Net cash from investing activities (C)Net cash (used in) financing activities Net (decrease) / Increase in cash & Cash equivalents Opening cash and cash equivalents Exchange difference relating to foreign currency cash on Closing cash and cash equivalents [Refer Note 3a. The accompanying notes form an Integral part of the abridged financial statements |
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| -237.96 | -672.64 | |
| 121.08 | 146.16 | |
| 115.68 | 527.87 | |
-1.20 |
1.39 | |
| 2.35 | 0.89 | |
- |
0.07 | |
| 1.15 | 2.35 | |
| As Per our report of even date K Nandhiswaran Chartered Accountant Membership Number: 207644 UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056 |
K. Ravikumar S Chandramohan Director Director DIN : 00119753 DIN : 00052571 N.Suryanarayanan D. Balakrishnan Director Director & CEO DIN : 02282919 DIN : 02131242 |
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| Date: Aug 23,2021 G.Venkatesan S.Sivaraman Place: Chennai Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary |
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As Per our report of even date K. Ravikumar S Chandramohan K Nandhiswaran Director Director Chartered Accountant DIN : 00119753 DIN : 00052571 Membership Number: 207644 UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056 N.Suryanarayanan D. Balakrishnan Director Director & CEO DIN : 02282919 DIN : 02131242 Date: Aug 23,2021 G.Venkatesan S.Sivaraman Place: Chennai Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
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Abridged Satement of Changes in Equity for the year ended March 31, 2021
| B | OTHER EQUITY Securities Premium Reserve Retained Earnings Balance as at the beginning of the year Add: Current period Profit / ( Loss ) Other Comprehensive Income arising from remeasurement of defined benefit obligatio ( net of tax) Deferrred tax Balance as at the end of the year Total |
( All amounts in Rs. Lakhs unless otherwise state | ( All amounts in Rs. Lakhs unless otherwise state | d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **As at March 31, 2021 ** | As at March 31, 2020 | |||
| 47.35 | 47.35 | |||
| 3,242.58 | 3,094.73 | |||
| (863.50) | 105.36 | |||
| n 163.76 |
41.99 | |||
| 0.66 | 0.50 | |||
| 2,543.50 | 3,242.58 | |||
| 2,590.85 | 3,289.93 |
Securities premium represents premium recevied on equity shares issued,which can be utilized only in accordance with the provisions of the Companies act 2013 for the specific purpose.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the abridged financial statements.
As Per our report of even date For and on behalf of the Board K Nandhiswaran Chartered Accountant K. Ravikumar N.Suryanarayanan S Chandramohan Membership Number: 207644 Director Director Director UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056 DIN : 00119753 DIN : 02282919 DIN : 00052571 Date: Aug 23,2021 D. Balakrishnan G.Venkatesan S.Sivaraman Company Place: Chennai Director & CEO Chief Financial Officer Secretary DIN : 02131242
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Spel Semiconductor Limited
Notes to Abridged Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March ,2021
(All amounts in ` Lakhs unless otherwise stated)
1.Basic Of Preparation
a) The Abridged Finanacial statements have been prepared on the basis of the compleate set of financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021,
in accordance with first proviso to section 136(1) read with Rule 10 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. (as amended) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules,2015.
b) Complete Balance sheet, Statement of profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income), the Statement of cash flows, the statements of Changes in equity,
other statements and notes there to prepared as per the requirements of Division II to the Schedule III to the Act are available at the Company's wepsite at link : www.spel.com. Copy of the financial statements is also available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during working hours for period of 21 days before the date of AGM.
2.DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES (NET)
( Note 1.14 of the Financial Statements)
| a) Deferred tax liabilities b) Deferred tax (assets) 3.CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS - CASH AND BANK BALANCES ( Note 1.6 of the Financial Statements) a. Cash and Cash Equivalents i) Balances with banks in current account ii) Cash on hand b. Other Bank Balances ii) Margin money deposits # # Margin money deposit are given as security for opening letter of credit with bank and represents deposits with original maturity more than 3 months |
As at March 31, 2021 As at March 31, 2020 2,308.95 2,391.44 (164.10) (265.87) |
|---|---|
| 2,144.85 2,126.34 |
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| As at March 31, 2021 As at March 31, 2020. 0.26 1.70 0.89 0.65 |
|
| 1.15 2.35 - 2.69 |
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| 1.15 5.04 |
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Spel Semiconductor Limited
Notes to Abridged Ind AS Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March ,2021
(All amounts in ` Lakhs unless otherwise stated)
4. REVENUE FROM OPERATION
|Spel Semiconductor Limited
Notes to Abridged Ind AS Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March ,2021
(All amounts in Lakhs unless otherwise stated)<br>**4. REVENUE FROM OPERATION**|**Spel Semiconductor Limited**<br>**Notes to Abridged Ind AS Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March ,2021**<br>(All amounts in Lakhs unless otherwise stated)
4. REVENUE FROM OPERATION|
|---|---|
|( Note 2.1 of the Financial Statements)
a) Sale of products
Export sales
b) Revenue from services
c) Other operating revenue
5. EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
( Note 2.9 of the Financial Statements)
a) Credit balances written back
b) Provision for Old inventory written back
c) Unbilled revenue written off
6. Contingent Liabilities
( Note 3.8 to the Financial Statements)
a) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts (net)
- Income tax matters under appeal
7. Commitments
( Note 3.9 to the Financial Statements.)|Year Ended
Year Ended
March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020
1,586.31
3,639.50
5.80
14.24
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-|
||1,592.11
3,653.74|
||Year Ended
Year Ended
March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020
(1,647.55)
-
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(657.59)
1,927.63
660.31|
||280.08
2.72|
||As at
As at
March 31,2021
March 31,2020
456.27 140.29
Nil
Nil|
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| Spel Semiconductor Limited | ||
|---|---|---|
| Notes to Abridged Ind AS Financial for the year ended March 31, 2021 | ||
| (All amounts in ` Lakhs unless otherwise stated) | ||
| 8. Segment Information | ||
| (Note 3.6 to the Financial Statements) | ||
| The Chief Exective Officer of the Company has been identified as being the Chief Operating Decision | Maker. Based on | |
| the internal reporting to the Chief Operating Decision Maker, the Company has identified that it has | only one segment | |
| which is Integerated circuits based on nature of products, risks, returns and the internal business reporting system. | ||
| 9. Related Party Disclosure | ||
| (Note 3.7 to the Financial Statements) | ||
| a) List of Parties where control exists | ||
| Ultimate Holding Company | ||
| Natronix Semicounductor Technology Private Limited ( Singapore ) | ||
| b) Other Related Parties | ||
| (i)Fellow Subsidiary | ||
| Natronix Semicounductor Technology Limited ( | upto Mar 24, 2021 ) | |
| Natronix Semicounductor Technology Private Limited ( from Mar 25, 2021 ) | ||
| (ii)Key Managerial Personnel | ||
| Mr.D.Balakrishnan.CEO and Director | ||
| Mr.V Srinivasan ( upto Aug 17, 2019 ) | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Mr V Ravichandran | ||
| Chief Financial Officer ( from Nov 1, 2019 to Mar 23,2020) | ||
| Mr G Venkatesan | ||
| Chief Financial Officer ( from Jul 10,2020) | ||
| Mr. S S Arunachalam ( upto Nov 30, 2019) | ||
| Company secretary | ||
| Ms Leena Manishkumar ( from May 28. 2020 to Jun 30,2020 ) | ||
| Company secretary | ||
| C) Significant Related Party Transactions | March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 |
| Ultimate Holding company | ||
| Natronix Semiconductor Technology Pvt. Limited | ||
| a. Business Promotion - Marketing fee | 98.54 | 93.70 |
| b. Trade payable | 515.22 | 411.47 |
| Fellow subsidiary | ||
| Natronix Semicounductor Technology Limited ( upto Mar 24, 2021 ) | ||
| Natronix Semicounductor Technology Private Limited ( from Mar 25, 2021 ) | ||
| a. Sale of goods | - | 7.43 |
| b. Trade receivable | - | 0.73 |
| Key management personnel | ||
| Mr. D Balakrishnan, CEO and Director | ||
| (i) Remuneration* | 22.48 | 23.52 |
| (ii) Payable | 15.90 | 32.81 |
| Mr.V.Srinivasan, Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (i) Remuneration* | - | 4.74 |
| (ii) Payable | - | 7.14 |
| Mr.V.Ravichandran , Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (i) Remuneration* | - | 4.58 |
| (ii) Payable | - | 3.11 |
| Mr.G.Venkatesan , Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (i) Remuneration* | 5.60 | |
| (ii) Payable | 1.23 | |
| Mr S S Arunachalam, Company Secretary | ||
| (i) Remuneration* | - | 8.58 |
| (ii) Payable | - | 8.24 |
| Ms Leena Manishkumar, Company Secretary | ||
| (i) Remuneration* | 0.81 | - |
| (ii) Payable | - | - |
| *Excludes contribution for gratuity and compensated absences as the | ||
| incremental liabilityhas been accounted for the Companyas a whole | ||
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Notes to Abridged Financial Statements
(All amounts in ` Lakhs unless otherwise stated)
10. Disclosures required under the Micro, Small & Medium Development Act,2006
( Note 3.12 to the Financial Statements )
The Company has certain dues to suppliers registered under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSME Act). The disclosures pursuant to the said MSME Act are as follows:
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| Particulars | 2020-21 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|
| The Principal amount (2020-21 : Rs 2.30 2019-2020 : Rs 2.30) ; and the interest due (2020-21: Rs 7.33, 2019-20: Rs 7.04) there on remain unpaid to suppliers at the end of each accounting year. |
9.63 | 9.34 |
| The amount of Interest paid by the buyer in terms of Section 16 of the Micro, Small and medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 along with the amount of payment made to the supplier beyond the appointed day during the accounting year. |
- | - |
| Principal amounts paid to suppliers registered under the MSMED Act, beyond the appointed dayduringtheyear. |
- | - |
| The amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the end of each accounting year. |
0.29 | 1.00 |
| The amount of further interest remaining due and payable even in the succeeding years until such date when the interest dues above are actually paid to the small enterprises, for the purpose of disallowance of a deductible expenditure u/s 23 of the Micro,Small enterprises Development Act,2006. |
7.33 | 7.04 |
| The above information regarding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have been determined to the extent such parties have beenidentified on the basis of the information available with the company Exception items consists of the following : a) Unbilled Revenue aggregating to Rs. 1927.63 lakhs (2019-20: Rs.660.31 lakhs) considered no longer receivable based on assessment of recoverabilty of the balances by the Management have been written off in the books of account. b) Credit Balances amounting to Rs.1647.55 lakhs (2019-20 : Rs.657.59 lakhs) considered no longer payable / required based on review by the Management have been written back in the books of account. The above mentioned amounts written off and written back in the books of of account were approved by a resolution passed by the Board of Directors. (Note 3.14 to The Financial Statements) |
The Company is engaged in-house technology upgradation in the process, thereby strengthening the efforts to bring in new products and improving capacity utilization. The Company's brand image and capabilities are well acknowledged by customers who have a strong role in improving its top line and would generate commensurate cash accurals in the ensuing years. All the above efforts are supported by the Promoters who have infused funds to improve liquidity to settle obligations as and when they fall due. ( Note 3.15 to the Financial Statements).
The Company has taken into account all the possible impacts of COVID 19 pandemic in preparation of these financial statements,
including but not limited to its assessments of liquidity and going concern assumption,recoverable values of its financial and non-financial assets, impact on revenue recognition etc.The Company has carried out this review and assesment based on available internal and external sources of information upto the date of approval of these financial statements. The actual impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the financial results may deffer from that estimated by the Company as on the date of approval of this fiancial statement owing to the uncertain nature and duration of the pandemic. (Note 3.16 to the Financial Statements) 14 The figures of the previous year have been reclassified / regrouped whever necessary.
| For and on behalf of the Board | For and on behalf of the Board | |
|---|---|---|
| As Per our report of even date | ||
| K Nandhiswaran | K. Ravikumar | N.Suryanarayanan |
| Chartered Accountant | Director | Director |
| Membership Number: 207644 | DIN : 00119753 | DIN : 02282919 |
| UDIN: 21207644AAAALP6056 | D. Balakrishnan | S Chandramohan |
| Director & CEO | Director | |
| Date: Aug 23,2021 | DIN : 02131242 | DIN : 00052571 |
| Place: Chennai | G.Venkatesan | S.Sivaraman |
| Chief Financial Officer | CompanySecretary |
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