delays in obtaining approvals, permissions etc from theauthorities which results in delays in launching projects.A central regulatory authority, particularly at the State level,is required immediately.Constraints of funds: Bank Credit is a major source offunding for real estate players and more so for the smallerdevelopers. During a financial crisis, banks grow wary oflending to developers who are straddled with a high-costland bank amid declining property prices and sales.Legal: <strong>The</strong> lack of transparency and no centralised systemto access information makes it difficult to verify the clear titleof land.Human Resources: Human Resources of quality are alwaysa limitation in this sector, especially when very large scaleprojects are being launched.<strong>The</strong> company has adequate and appropriate systems inplace to ensure that the impact of these risks is minimisedand interests of the Company are protected.Internal Control Systems and their Adequacy<strong>The</strong> Company has adequate internal control systems whichare commensurate with the size and nature of its business.<strong>The</strong> system is supported by documented policies, guidelinesand procedures to monitor business and operational performance,which are aimed at ensuring business integrity andpromoting operational efficiency.Company has an Internal Audit Department as well as anindependent audit firm which conducts periodic audits toensure adequacy of the internal control systems, adherenceto management policies and compliance with applicablelaws and regulations. <strong>The</strong>ir scope of work includes internalcontrols on accounting, efficiency and economy of operations.<strong>The</strong> internal auditors present to the audit committeethe findings of their audit, recommend best practices andreport on the status of implementation of their recommendations.<strong>The</strong> Audit Committee and Board reviews on a continuousbasis the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal controlsbased on the reports from the internal audit team as well asthe Internal Auditors.Operational Performance<strong>The</strong> performance of the Company has been encouraging.A total of 6 projects were completed and delivered duringthe year.A total of 0.67 million square feet was sold in the residentialand 0.98 million square feet have been sold / leased in theCommercial space.Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at <strong>Brigade</strong> Gateway enclave wascompleted and operations have commenced during theyear.<strong>The</strong> occupation at the World Trade Center Bangalore officesat <strong>Brigade</strong> Gateway has commenced and the leasing isencouraging. Substantial portion of the World Trade Centerwould be leased in the financial year 20<strong>11</strong>-12.Company is proposing to launch around 10 million squarefeet in the financial year 20<strong>11</strong>-12 across residential,commercial and hospitality segments out of a total of 31million sft of projects lined up.Financial PerformanceTurnover: <strong>The</strong> turnover of the Company has increasedfrom Rs 36,259.08 lakhs in the financial year 2009-10 toRs 45,746.63 lakhs in the financial year <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong>, an increaseby 26.16%.Equity Share Capital: <strong>The</strong> equity share capital of theCompany as on 31st March, 20<strong>11</strong> stood at Rs <strong>11</strong>,225.19lakhs. <strong>The</strong>re is no change in the Share capital of theCompany as compared with the previous financial year.Debt Equity: <strong>The</strong> debt equity ratio of the Company as on 31stMarch, 20<strong>11</strong> is at 0.69:1 as against 0.64:1 in the previousfinancial year.Interest & Financial Charges: Interest & Financial Chargesfor the financial year <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong> is Rs 1,678.69 lakhs ascompared to Rs 887.49 lakhs in the previous year, anincrease by 89.15%. <strong>The</strong> increase is primarily due to theadditional borrowings made by the Company.EBITDA: EBITDA margin for the financial year <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong> stoodat 39.49% as compared to 24.98% for the previous financialyear, an increase by 58.09%Net Profit: Net profit available for appropriation for theyear <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong> stood at Rs. <strong>11</strong>,927.56 lakhs as comparedto Rs. 4,622.30 lakhs in the previous year, an increase by158.04%.Dividend: <strong>The</strong> Company has proposed a dividend ofRs 1.50 (15%) per equity share. <strong>The</strong> total payout on accountof dividend, including corporate dividend tax, aggregates toRs 1,963.43 lakhs.16FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE, UPGRADE TO BRIGADE
Earnings Per Share (EPS): <strong>The</strong> Company’s EarningsPer Share (EPS) during the current year is Rs. 10.63 ascompared to Rs 4.12 in the previous year. Higher EPS is dueto better realisation and monetisation of commercial assetsduring the year.Material Developments in Human Resources<strong>The</strong> total number of employees of the Company as on 31stMarch, 20<strong>11</strong> is 414 as compared to 368 employees in theprevious financial year.A significant initiative taken during the financial year wasthe launch of the Online Performance Management System.Evaluation of Technical & Behavioural competency wasintroduced, which would aid the identification of the trainingneeds of employees. A 5 point rating scale to evaluate theKey Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators(KPIs) was introduced. This is a more transparent processthat will reduce paper work and shorten the appraisalexercise.Imparting of training, both internal and external, is doneon a regular basis to sharpen the skills of employees at alllevels. <strong>The</strong> total training man-days per employee during thefinancial year was 50 man-hours.Company conducts lecture series from eminent personalitieson a regular basis to enrich the employees with theirknowledge and experience.Cautionary StatementStatement in the Management Discussion and Analysis<strong>Report</strong> detailing the Company’s objectives, projections,estimates, expectations or predictions may be forwardlooking statements within the meaning of applicablesecurities laws and regulations. <strong>The</strong>se statements beingbased on certain assumptions and expectation of futureevents, actual results could differ materially from thoseexpressed or implied. Important factors that could make adifference to the Company’s operations include economicconditions affecting domestic demand-supply conditions,finished goods prices, changes in government regulationsand tax regime etc. <strong>The</strong> Company assumes no responsibilityto publicly amend, modify or revise any forward-lookingstatements on the basis of subsequent developments, informationor events.Persons constituting <strong>Group</strong> coming within the definitionof <strong>Group</strong> for the purpose of Regulation 3(1)(e)(i) of theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisitionof Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 1997, includethe following:Sl. No.Name of the Entity1 Mr M. R. Jaishankar2 Ms. Githa Shankar3 Ms. Pavitra Shankar4 Ms. Nirupa Shankar5 <strong>Brigade</strong> Hospitality Services Limited6 WTC Trades & Projects Private Limited7 <strong>Brigade</strong> Tetrarch Private Limited8 <strong>Brigade</strong> Infrastructure and Power Private Limited9 <strong>Brigade</strong> Estates & Projects Private Limited10 <strong>Brigade</strong> Properties Private Limited<strong>11</strong> Mysore Holdings Private LimitedBRIGADE ENTERPRISES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong> 17