Ittehad Chemical Ltd - 2004
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT JUNE 30, 2004
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                        Notes     (Rupees in thousand)
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ASSETS
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets                                    3    844,001          666,717
Mercury in cells                                               30,562           27,515
Mercury held for capital expenditure                            2,044            1,228
Spares held for capital expenditure                      4      1,962           82,620
                                                              878,569          778,280
Investments                                              5     57,705           57,538
Security deposits                                              11,962            6,808
Deferred cost                                            6      3,451            3,269
                                                              951,687          845,895
CURRENT ASSETS
Stores, spares and loose tools                           7    112,702          106,778
Stock in trade                                           8     40,340           40,395
Trade debts                                              9    205,995          148,748
Advances, deposits, prepayments
 and other receivables                                  10    146,834          151,306
Cash and bank balances                                  11     30,731          286,742
                                                              536,602          733,969
                                                            1,488,289        1,579,864
TOTAL ASSETS
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Authorized share capital
30,000,000 ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each                   300,000          300,000
Issued, subscribed and paid up capital
25,000,000 ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each             12    250,000          250,000
Capital reserve - Fair value reserve                              167               -
Unappropriated profit                                         206,026          160,870
Shareholders' equity                                          456,193          410,870
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
Redeemable capital                                      13    249,800          249,900
Long term loans                                         14    257,885          368,945
Liabilities against assets
 subject to finance leases                              15         -               218
Deferred liabilities                                    16     63,389           27,486
                                                              571,074          646,549
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long term liabilities                17    100,193           71,377
Short term running finances                             18    181,481           56,967
Creditors, accrued and other liabilities                19    179,343          144,076
Refundable to unsuccessful subscribers of
Term Finance Certificates (TFCs)                                   -           212,525
Dividends                                               20          5           37,500
                                                              461,022          522,445
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS                           21         -                -
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                1,488,289        1,579,864
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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
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                                                       Notes     2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Sales                                                   22  1,513,920        1,321,118
Cost of sales                                           23  1,285,458        1,156,066
Gross profit                                                  228,462          165,052
Other income                                            24      2,667            2,705
                                                              231,129          167,757
Administrative and selling expenses                     25     96,201           71,891
Other charges                                           26      5,040            6,934
                                                              101,241           78,825
Operating profit                                              129,888           88,932
Financial charges                                       27     41,764           12,871
Net profit for the year                                        88,124           76,061
Taxation                                                           28
 Current                                                        7,800           19,980
 Prior                                                           -474            8,241
 Deferred                                                      35,642              698
                                                               42,968           28,919
Profit after taxation                                          45,156           47,142
Unappropriated profit brought forward                         160,870          151,228
Balance available for appropriation                           206,026          198,370
Appropriation:
Proposed final dividend Nil
 (2003: at Rs.1.5 per share)                                        -           37,500
Unappropriated profit carried forward                         206,026          160,870
Basic and diluted earnings per share                    29
Before provision for taxation                                Rs. 3.52         Rs. 3.04
After provision for taxation                                 Rs. 1.81         Rs. 1.89
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                      NOTE        (Rupees in thousand)
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before taxation                                         88,124           76,061
Adjustments for items
 not involving movement of funds:
Depreciationmortization                                      65,454           18,176
Provision for gratuity                                            301              273
Reversal of gratuity
 liability due to actuarial valuation                               -             -276
Loss / (gain) on sale of fixed assets                              14             -590
Mercury consumed                                                6,427            7,226
Provision for doubtful
 debts, advances and deposits                                     248            1,128
Financial charges                                              41,764           12,871
Deposits and advances written off                                 707                6
Amortization of deferred cost                                     801                -
                                                              203,840          114,875
Decrease/(Increase) in current assets
Stores, spares and loose tools                                 74,734          -63,006
Stock in trade                                                     55             -744
Trade debts                                                   -57,495          -44,813
Advances, deposits,
 prepayments and other Receivables                             19,698            5,311
                                                               36,992         -103,252
(Decrease/Increase in current liabilities
Refundable to unsuccessful subscribers of TFCs               -212,525          212,525
Creditors, accrued and other liabilities                       39,527          -21,174
                                                               67,834          202,974
Taxes paid                                                    -22,552          -35,766
Gratuity paid                                                     -40              -21
Net cash inflow from operating activities                      45,242          167,187
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to operating fixed assets                          -617,373          -63,727
Adjustment for items not
 involving movement of funds:
Transfer from capital work in progress                        571,427           52,621
Transfer from leased to owned assets                              429            6,400
                                                              -45,517           -4,706
Additions to capital work in progress                        -198,235         -442,462
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets                                110              564
Mercury purchases                                             -10,090           -9,332
Long term investments                                              -            -1,280
Long term deposits                                             -5,154                -
Deferred cost                                                    -983           -3,269
Net cash outflow from investing activities                   -259,869         -460,485
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Redeemable capital                                               -100          250,000
Long term loans                                               -81,990          408,562
Liabilities against
 assets subject to finance leases                                -472           -3,167
Financial charges paid                                        -45,841           -7,098
Dividend paid                                                 -37,495          -37,500
Short term running finances                                   124,514          -46,960
Net cash (outflow) / inflow
 from financing activities                                    -41,384          563,837
Net (decrease)/increase
 in cash and cash equivalents                                -256,011          270,539
Cash and cash equivalents
 at the beginning of the year                                 286,742           16,203
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year       11      30,731          286,742
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
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                                  Issued,       Capital                  Un-      Total
                               subscribed   reserve - Fair      appropriated
                              and paid up   value reserve             profit
                                  capital
                                                    (Rupees in thousand)
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Balance as at June 30, 2002       250,000             -              151,228    401,228
Profit after taxation for the           -             -               47,142     47,142
Proposed dividend                       -             -             (37,500)   (37,500)
Balance as at June 30, 2003      250,000              -              160,870    410,870
Fair value gain                         -           167                    -        167
Profit after taxation for the           -             -               45,156     45,156
Balance as at June 30, 2004       250,000           167              206,026    456,193
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
1. LEGAL STATUS AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

Ittehad Chemicals Limited (the Company) was incorporated on September 28, 1991 to takeover the assets of Ittehad Chemicals and Ittehad Pesticides under a Scheme of Arrangement dated June 18, 1992 as a result of which the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Federal Chemical and Ceramics Corporation (Private) Limited.

The Company was privatised on July 03, 1995 when 90% of the shares were transferred to the buyer. The Company was listed on Karachi Stock Exchange on April 14, 2003 when sponsors of the Company offered 25% of the issued, subscribed and paid up share of the Company to the general public.

The registered office of the Company is situated at 39, Empress Road, Lahore. The Company is engaged in business of manufacturing and selling caustic soda and other allied chemicals.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with approved accounting standards as applicable in Pakistan and the requirements of Companies Ordinance 1984. Approved accounting standards comprise of such International Accounting Standards (IASs) as notified under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1984.

Wherever the requirements of the Companies Ordinance 1984 or directives issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) differ with requirements of these standards, the requirements of Companies Ordinance, 1984 or the requirements of the said directives take precedence.

2.2. COST CONVENTION

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention without any adjustments for the effect of inflation or current values and for financial assets and financial liabilities, if any, in accordance with recognition and measurement criteria as laid down in IAS - 39.

2.3. STAFF RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company operates an un-funded gratuity scheme for its permanent employees. Provision is based on actuarial valuation of the scheme carried out as at June 30, 2003 in accordance with IAS-19 "Employee Benefits" and the resulting vested portion of past service cost has been charged to income in the current year.

Contribution is made to this scheme on the basis of actuarial recommendations. Actuarial gains and losses at each valuation date are charged to profit and loss account. Gratuity is payable to staff on completion of prescribed qualifying period of service under the scheme. A recognised provident fund scheme is also in operation, which covers all permanent employees. The Company and the employees make equal contributions.

2.4. TAXATION

a) Current

The charge for current year is higher of the amount computed on taxable income at the current rates of taxation after taking into account tax credits and rebates, if any, and minimum tax computed at the prescribed rate on turnover.

The charge for current tax also includes adjustments, where considered necessary, to provision for tax made in previous years arising from assessments framed during the year for such years.

b) Deferred

Deferred tax is computed using the balance sheet liability method providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the liability is settled based on tax rates that have been enacted or subsequently enacted at the balance sheet date. A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available and the credits can be utilized.

2.5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

These are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any, except land and capital work in progress which are stated at cost. Cost comprises of actual cost including exchange differences (Note: 2.15), interest and charges (Note: 2.16) and trial run operational results.

Depreciation is charged on all fixed assets by applying the reducing balance method at the rates specified in fixed assets note. Depreciation on assets is charged from the month of addition while no depreciation is charged for the month in which assets are disposed off.

Maintenance and normal repairs are charged to income as and when incurred while cost of major replacements and improvements, if any, are capitalized. Gains and losses on disposal and retirement of an asset are included in the profit and loss account.

2.6. ACCOUNTING FOR LEASES

The Company accounts for assets acquired under financial leases by recording the assets and related liabilities. The amounts are determined on the basis of discounted value of total minimum lease payments and residual value of the assets at the end of the lease period to be paid by the Company.

Financial charges are allocated to accounting periods in a manner so as to provide constant periodic rate of charge on the outstanding liability. Depreciation is charged at rates specified in the related note to write off the assets over its estimated useful life in view of certainty of the ownership of the assets at the end of the lease.

2.7. MERCURY IN CELLS

This is stated at annual moving average cost.

2.8. MERCURY HELD FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

This is stated at annual moving average cost.

2.9. INVESTMENTS

a) Subsidiaries

Investment in subsidiary companies is carried at cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made, if considered permanent.

b) Associate

Investments in associated undertaking is stated at cost less impairment in value, if any, in pursuance to IAS.-28, "Accounting for Investments in Associates".

c) Others

Other investment is classified as" available for sale" and is recognized at cost, being the fair value of consideration given including acquisition charges. After initial recognition investments are measured at fair value. Gains and losses on investments available for sale, are recognized as separate component of equity until investments are sold, disposed off, or until the investment is determined to be impaired, at which time the accumulated gains / losses previously reported in equity are included in profit and loss of the Company. The fair value of publicly traded investment is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date.

2.10. DEFERRED COST

Expenses incurred on issue of Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) are amortized over a period of five years from the date of issue of TFCs.

2.11. STORES AND SPARES

Stores and spares are valued at moving average cost less provision for obsolescence as determined by the management. Items in transit are valued at cost comprising invoice values plus other charges paid thereon.

2.12. STOCK IN TRADE

These are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined as follows:

Raw and packing materials - Moving average cost

Raw and packing materials in transit - Invoice value plus other expenses incurred thereon

Work in process - Cost of material as above plus proportionate production overheads

Finished goods - Average cost of manufacture which includes proportionate production overheads including duties and taxes paid thereon, if any

Net realizable value represents estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less expenses incidental to make the sale.

2.13. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

For the purposes of cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalent consists of cash in hand and balances with banks net of borrowings not considered as being in the nature of financing activities.

2.14. IMPAIRMENT

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If such indication exists, the carrying amounts of such assets are reviewed to assess whether they are recorded in excess of their recoverable amount.

Where carrying value exceeds recoverable amount, assets are written down to the recoverable amount.

2.15. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, if any, are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date.

Exchange gains and losses arising on repayments and translation of foreign currency loans are capitalized and incorporated in the cost of fixed assets acquired from the proceeds of these loans. Other exchange differences arising during the year are included in profits currently.

2.16. INTEREST AND CHARGES

Interest and commitment charges on long term loans are capitalized for the period upto the date of commencement of commercial production of the respective plant and machinery acquired out of the proceeds of such loans. All other interest and charges are treated as expenses during the year.

2.17. TRADE DEBTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade debts and other receivables are carried at the amount billed / charged, less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on review of outstanding amounts at the year end, if any.

Provision is made against those having no activity during the last three years and is considered doubtful by the management. Balances considered bad and irrecoverable are written off when identified.

2.18. CASH AND BANK BALANCES

Cash and bank balances are carried at cost.

2.19. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Liabilities for trade and other amounts payable are carried at cost which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future for the goods and services received.

2.20. PROVISIONS

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present, legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

2.21. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Sales are recognised on despatch of goods to customers. Interest income is recognised on accrual basis.

2.22. RECOATING EXPENSES OF DSA PLANT

Provision has been made in these accounts for the erosion of coating on the anodes during the year based on best estimates available.

2.23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

All the financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized at the time when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Any gains or losses on de-recogmtion of the financial assets and financial liabilities are taken to profit and loss account currently.

2.24. OFFSETTING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

A financial asset and a financial liability is offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if the Company has legally enforceable right to setoff the recognized amount and intend either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

2.25. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Transactions with related parties are based on the policy that all transactions between the Company and the related parties are carried out at arm's length. These prices are determined in accordance with the methods prescribed in the Companies Ordinance, 1984.
3. OPERATING FIXED ASSETS
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              Notes                                                                                                                    (Rupees in thousand)
                                                      COST                                                   DEPRECIATION                           Written
PARTICULARS                 As on    Additions  (Deletions)   Trial        As on     Rate       As on     (Adjust-    For the         As on      down value
                         01-07-03                               run     30-06-04        %    01-07-03       mens)       year       30-06-04           as on
                                                             profit                                                                                30-06-04
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Owned
Freehold land                 486            -           -        -          486                    -           -          -              -             486
Buildings on freehold
land           3.1 & 3.2   34,183       34,606           -     (50)       68,739    5- 10      15,609           -      4,238         19,847          48,892
Railway sidings             1,950            -           -        -        1,950       10       1,562           -         39          1,601             349
Plant and machinery
               3.1 & 3.2  286,078      575,425           -    (839)      860,664       10     138,917           -     56,543        195,460         665,204
Other equipments           33,435            -           -        -       33,435       15      23,176           -      1,539         24,715           8,720
Furniture and fixtures      2,737          706           -        -        3,443       10       1,111           -        218          1,329           2,114
Office equipments           6,752        2,172       (355)        -        8,569    15-30       3,512       (230)        942          4,224           4,345
Vehicles                   17,356        4,464           -        -       21,820    20-25      11,175         325      1,771         13,271           8,549
                          382,977      617,373       (355)    (889)      999,106              195,062          95     65,290        260,447         738,659
Leased
Vehicles                    1,712            -       (429)        -        1,283       20         787       (325)        164            626             657
                          384,689      617,373       (784)    (889)    1,000,389              195,849       (230)     65,454        261,073         739,316
Capital work in progress
Plant and machinery       464,193      174,080   (539,300)        -       98,973                    -           -          -              -          98,973
Building                   13,684       24,155    (32,127)        -        5,712                    -           -          -              -           5,712
                          477,877      198,235   (571,427)        -      104,685                    .           -          -              -         104,685
Total Rupees - 2004       862,566      815,608   (572,211)    (889)    1,105,074              195,849       (230)     65,454        261,073         844,001
Total Rupees - 2003       416,520      506,189    (60,143)        -      862,566              178,557       (884)     18,176        195,849         666,717
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3.1. TRIAL OPERATIONS ACCOUNT (RUPEES IN THOUSAND)
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Sales                                                                           33,237
Less: Sales tax                                                                  4,335
    Commission                                                                     500
                                                                                 4,835
Net sales                                                                       28,402
Cost of goods sold
 Raw material consumed                                                           3,983
 Salaries, wages and benefits                                                    1,074
  Fuel and power                                                                21,389
  Factory overheads                                                                246
  Repair and maintenance                                                         1,329
Cost of goods manufactured                                                      28,021
  Finished goods closing stock                                                  -2,171
Cost of sales                                                                   25,850
Gross profit                                                                     2,552
Operating expenses_
  Admin expenses                                                                   558
  Selling expenses                                                                 874
  Financial charges                                                                231
                                                                                 1,663
Total operational profit transferred to
operating assets                                                                   889
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3.1.1. OPERATIONAL PROFIT HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO OPERATING ASSETS AS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Plant and machinery                                                                839
Building on freehold land                                                           50
                                                                                   889
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3.2. Additions in building and plant and machinery include interest and charges amounting to Rs.2.169 million and Rs. 35.479 million respectively on finances utilized for the new project.

3.3. Effective from July 1, 2003 the Company has revised its accounting estimates in respect of depreciation on tangible fixed assets. Depreciation on additions is charged from the month in which the asset is put to use and on disposals, up to the month the asset has been in use, in line with the recommendations of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Had the Company not changed its accounting estimates the profit before tax for the year would have decreased by Rs.17.193 million.

3.4. DEPRECIATION CHARGE FOR THE YEAR HAS BEEN ALLOCATED AS UNDER
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                       Notes      (Rupees in thousand)
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 Cost of sales                                          23     63,552           16,265
  Administrative and selling expenses                   25      1,902            1,911
                                                               65,454           18,176
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4. SPARES HELD FOR CAPITAL
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                                                                 2004             2003
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Spares in hand                                                  1,962           78,000
Spares in transit                                                  -             4,620
                                                                1,962           82,620
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5. LONG TERM INVESTMENTS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                      Notes       (Rupees in thousand)
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Investment in subsidiary company - Unquoted
Ittehad Energy Limited
28,000 (2003: 28,000) fully paid
ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each                       5.1        280              280
Equity held: 80 % (2003: 80%)
 Advance against issue of shares                                1,000            1,000
                                                                1,280            1,280
Investment in associate - Unquoted
 Chemi Visco Fibre Limited
  5,625,000 (2003: 5,625,000)
  fully paid ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each
  Equity held: 7.91 % (2003: 7.91 %)                   5.1     56,250           56,250
  (Chief Executive: Mr. Usman Ghani Khatri)
Available for sale
  Others - Quoted
  National Bank of Pakistan Limited                               175                8
                                                               57,705           57,538
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5.1. Breakup value of unquoted investments based on latest audited accounts is Rs. 56.755 million (2003: Rs. 56.530 million). No provision has been made for the diminution in value as the management considers the investments realisable at amounts in excess of carrying value.
6. DEFERRED COST
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                                                                 2004             2003
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Expenses incurred on issue of Term Finance
Certificates                                                    3,269            3,269
Add: Expenditure incurred during the year                         983                -
                                                                4,252            3,269
Less: Amortization for the year                                   801                -
                                                                3,451            3,269
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7. STORES, SPARES AND LOOSE TOOLS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Stores                                                         14,541           14,709
Spares:
 in hand                                                      119,370          114,166
 in transit                                                       931                -
                                                              120,301          114,166
Loose tools                                                       292              335
                                                              135,134          129,210
Less: Provision for obsolete stores and spares                 22,432           22,432
                                                              112,702          106,778
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8. STOCK IN TRADE
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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In hand                                                        19,007           17,385
In transit                                                      4,999                -
                                                               24,006           17,385
Packing materials                                               1,117              363
Work in process                                                 2,546            1,113
Finished goods                                                 12,671           21,534
                                                               40,340           40,395
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9. TRADE DEBTS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                      Notes       (Rupees in thousand)
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Secured
  Considered good                                             116,806           68,418
Unsecured
  Considered good                                      9.1     89,189           80,330
 Considered doubtful                                           22,865           23,259
                                                              112,054          103,589
                                                              228,860          172,007
Less: Provision for doubtful debts                     9.2     22,865           23,259
                                                              205,995          148,748
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9.1. These include balances due from associated companies aggregating Rs. 32.034 million (2003: Rs. 1.838 million) comprising of the following:
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Chemi Visco Fibre Limited.                                     22,113              289
Chemitex Industries Limited                                     9,503            1,407
Chemi Dyestuff Industries (Private) Limited                       418              138
Dyechem Industries (Private) Limited                               -                 4
                                                               32,034            1,838
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Maximum aggregate amount remaining outstanding from associated companies at the end of any month during the year was Rs. 34.232 million (2003: Rs. 21.478 million).

9.2. MOVEMENT OF PROVISION FOR DOUBTFUL DEBTS IS AS FOLLOWS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Opening balance                                                23,259           23,017
Adjustment on account of:
Reversal for amount of
 doubtful debts realised                                         -642              -50
Provision for doubtful
 debts for the year                                               248              292
Net adjustment                                                   -394              242
Closing balance                                                22,865           23,259
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10. ADVANCES, DEPOSITS, PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Notes        (Rupees in thousand)
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To employees                                                    1,574            2,199
For supplies and services                             10.1      5,842            7,747
Against import                                                    570           18,971
Income tax                                            10.2    100,109          111,856
                                                              108,095          140,773
Considered doubtful
  For supplies and services                                     1,225            1,225
                                                              109,320          141,998
Less: Provision for doubtful advances                           1,225            1,225
                                                              108,095          140,773
Trade deposits
  Considered good                                               3,000            6,769
  Considered doubtful                                             364              364
                                                                3,364            7,133
Less: Provision for doubtful deposits                             364              364
                                                                3,000            6,769
Prepayments                                                       864            1,918
Other receivables
Income tax refundable                                          28,446            1,473
Insurance claims receivable                                     6,165               -
Others                                                            264              373
                                                               34,875            1,846
                                                              146,834          151,306
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10.1. These include a balance due from Chemi Multifabrics Limited, an associated company, amounting to NIL (2003: Rs.0.213 million).

10.2. THE AMOUNT COMPRISES AS FOLLOWS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Advance income tax                                            148,796          172,723
Less: Provision for taxation                                   48,687           60,867
                                                              100,109          111,856
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11. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Note         (Rupees in thousand)
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Cash in hand                                                      221              259
Cash at banks
In current accounts                                            30,490          286,463
In deposit accounts                                   11.1         20               20
                                                               30,510          286,483
                                                               30,731          286,742
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11.1. The rate of interest on deposit accounts are ranging from 1.50% to 3% per annum (2003: 1.5% to 3% per annum).
12. ISSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID UP CAPITAL
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                                                   2004        2003
                                               (Rupees in thousand)
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   100,000    Ordinary shares of Rs.10/- each
              fully paid in cash                  1,000       1,000
24,900,000    Ordinary shares of Rs.10/- each
              issued as fully paid for
              consideration other than cash     249,000     249,000
 25,000,000                                     250,000     250,000
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13. REDEEMABLE CAPITAL
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                       Note       (Rupees in thousand)
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Term finance certificates (TFCs) - Secured                    249,900          250,000
Less: Current portion shown under current
Liabilities                                             17        100              100
                                                              249,800          249,900
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The TFCs have been issued as fully paid scrip of Rs. 5,000 denomination or exact multiple thereof for general public and Rs. 100,000 denomination or exact multiple thereof for Pre-IPO investors. These are listed on Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Call option

The Company may redeem the TFCs by way of the exercise of the call option by giving notice in writing to the TFC holders and the Trustee at least sixty days prior to the option redemption date.

The call option will be exercisable after a period of 18 mouths from the last date of public subscription. The call option may only be exercised by the Company with respect to all of the outstanding TFCs.

Put option

The investors have no right to exercise put option.

Rate of return

The return on TFCs is payable semi annually and is calculated at the State Bank of Pakistan's discount rate plus 2.50% per annum with a floor of 7% per annum and cap of 12% per annum.

Principal redemption

Principal amount shall be redeemed in six semi annual installments after a grace period of twenty four months from the last date of public subscription.

Security

The TFCs are secured by way of first pari passu charge on all present and future fixed assets of the Company with 15% margin by hypothecation charge and memorandum confirming constructive deposit of title deeds.

Trustee

In order to secure the interests of the TFC holders, ORIX Investment Bank Pakistan Limited (ORIX) has been appointed as Trustee for the issue. ORIX will be paid trustee fee at 0.035% per annum of the outstanding principal.

The fee shall be payable at the beginning of each year commencing from the date of signing of Trust Deed and on subsequent anniversary thereof. The Trustee shall ensure that the terms and conditions of the security documents are adhered to and that the interests of the TFC holders are safe guarded by taking actions that it deems necessary in the event of any breach of terms and conditions of the TFC instrument, the Trust Deed and the security documents by the Company.

Redemption reserve

No redemption reserve has been established for redemption of TFCs in view of the projected financial cash flows. The Company shall have adequate funds to meet its financial obligations arising from the issue of TFCs.
14. LONG TERM LOANS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Notes        (Rupees in thousand)
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Secured
Banking companies
Metropolitan Bank Limited                             14.1      8,302           19,372
Askari Commercial Bank Limited                        14.2     80,000          100,000
Other Financial institutions
Saudi Pak Agricultural and
Industrial Corporation                                             -             5,346
Saudi Pak Agricultural and
Industrial Corporation                                14.3     75,000           75,000
Pakistan Industrial Credit and
Investment Corporation                                14.4    174,423          199,997
                                                              337,725          399,715
Less: Current portion shown
under current liabilities                               17     99,840           70,770
                                                              237,885          328,945
Unsecured
Directors                                             14.5      5,672           13,617
Others                                                14.5     14,328           26,383
                                                               20,000           40,000
                                                              257,885          368,945
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14.1. This finance is secured against second floating charge over fixed assets of the Company, and carries markup at 3 months average KIBOR Ask rate plus 1.82% (with floor of 4.75%) per annum. Loan is repayable in eight quarterly installments commencing from April 2003. Last installament is due in February 2005.

14.2. This finance is secured against first pari passu charge over fixed assets of the Company and carries mark up at 6 months average KIBOR Ask rate plus 3.21% (with floor of 5.00%) per annum.

Loan is repayable in ten quarterly installments commencing from December 2003. Last installment is due in March 2006.

14.3. This finance is secured against first pari passu charge over present and future fixed assets of the Company and carries mark up at 6 months average KIBOR Ask rate plus 2.70% (with floor of 5.40%) per annum.

Loan is repayable in fourteen quarterly installments commencing from November 2004. Last installment is due in February 2008.

14.4. This finance is secured against first pari passu charge over all assets of the Company except inventories and carries mark up at the rate of 6.00% per annum. Loan is repayable in twenty quarterly installments commencing from December 2003. Last installment is due in September 2008.

14.5. These loans are unsecured, interest free and are not repayable within next twelve months.
15. LIABILITIES AGAINST ASSETS SUBJECT TO FINANCE LEASES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                       Note       (Rupees in thousand)
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Secured
Balance as on 01 July                                             725            3,629
Less: Payments during the year                                    472            2,904
                                                                  253              725
Less: Payable within one year shown
    under current liabilities                           17        253              507
                                                                   -               218
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The above liabilities represent the unpaid balance of the total of minimum lease payments and the residual value payable at the end of lease discounted at the rate of 9% per annum.

Remaining aggregate rentals of Rs. 0.143 million inclusive of mark-up of Rs. 0.0027 million are payable in equal monthly installments under lease agreement as follows:
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                                   Up to one  Total Total
                                        Year   2004  2003
                                     (Rupees in thousand)
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Minimum lease payments 
Outstanding                              256    256   760
Less: Finance charges not due              3      3    35
Present value of minimum lease 
payments                                 253    253   725
Less: Current portion shown under 
current liabilities                             253   507
                                                  -   218
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In case of termination of the agreement, the Company shall pay the entire amount of rentals for unexpired period of lease agreement. Taxes, repairs and insurance costs are to be borne by the Company.

Liabilities are secured against personal guarantees of Directors, demand promissory notes and bills of exchange and security deposits of Rs 0.113 million (2003: Rs.0.157 million) included in advances, deposits and prepayments. At the end of the lease period, the ownership of the assets shall be transferred to the Company on payment of residual values.
16. DEFERRED LIABILITIES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Note         (Rupees in thousand)
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Provision for gratuity                                          1,898            1,637
Deferred taxation                                     16.1     61,491           25,849
                                                               63,389           27,486
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16.1. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY COMPRISES AS FOLLOWS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Taxable temporary differences
 Tax depreciation allowances                                  120,207           25,208
 Finance lease arrangements                                       141               70
  Deferred cost                                                 1,208            1,144
                                                              121,556           26,422
Deductible temporary differences
  Provision for gratuity                                         -664             -573
  Unused tax losses                                           -59,401                -
                                                               61,491           25,849
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17. CURRENT PORTION OF LONG TERM LIABILITIES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                       Notes      (Rupees in thousand)
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Redeemable capital                                      13        100              100
Long term loans                                         14     99,840           70,770
Liabilities against assets
 subject to finance
leases                                                  15        253              507
                                                              100,193           71,377
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18. SHORT TERM RUNNING FINANCES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Notes        (Rupees in thousand)
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Secured
Banking Companies
Muslim Commercial Bank Limited                        18.1     85,309            1,703
Prime Commercial Bank Limited                                       -                2
Metropolitan Bank Limited                             18.2      7,158                -
Askari Commercial Bank Limited                        18.3      9,014           55,262
Bank of Punjab                                        18.4     50,000                -
Faisal Bank                                           18.5     30,000                -
                                                              181,481           56,967
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18.1. This facility is secured against first pari passu charge over present and future fixed and current assets of the Company and hypothecation of stocks of chemicals and carries markup at 6 months average KIBOR Ask rate plus 1% spread (with floor of 3.50%) per annum. The limit of finance is Rs. 90.00 million (2003: Rs. 60.00 million).

18.2. This facility is secured against second charge over present and future current and fixed assets of the Company and carries mark up at 3 months average KIBOR Ask rate plus 1.82% (with floor of 4.75%) per annum. The limit of finance is Rs. 60.00 million (2003: Rs. 40.00 million).

18.3. This facility is secured against first pari passu hypothecation charge over current assets of the Company and carries mark-up at 6 months average KIBOR Ask rate plus 1.71% (with floor of 3.50%) per annum. The limit of finance is Rs. 150.00 million (2003: Rs. 80.00 million).

18.4. This facility is secured against floating charge over all present and future current assets of the Company and carries mark-up at 6 months average KIBOR Ask rate plus 130 bps (with floor of 4.00%) per annum. The limit of finance is Rs. 50.00 million (2003: NIL).

18.5. This facility is secured against first floating charge on current assets of the Company and carries mark up at 6 months average of KIBOR Ask rate plus 175 bps (with floor of 4.50%) per annum. The limit of finance is Rs.100.00 million (2003: NIL).
19. CREDITORS, ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Notes        (Rupees in thousand)
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Trade creditors                                                11,428           10,835
Accrued liabilities                                   19.1    130,860           88,961
Advances from customers                                         5,359           10,137
Deposits-interest free repayable on
demand                                                         13,988           13,673
                                                              161,635          123,606
Accrued mark up/interest
Secured
Short term running finances                                     1,621            3,136
Long term loans                                                 2,404            4,649
Term finance certificates                                         274              754
                                                                4,299            8,539
Sales tax payable                                               6,387            4,529
Income tax deducted at source                                     422              269
Workers' profit participation fund                    19.2      4,852            4,203
Workers welfare fund                                            1,689            2,852
Other liabilities - others                                         59               78
                                                              179,343          144,076
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19.1. These include a balance due to Chemi Multifabrics Limited, an associated company amounting to Rs.5.962 million (2003: NIL). Maximum aggregate amount remaining outstanding at the end of any month during the year was Rs.5.962 million (2003: Rs. 14.380 million).

19.2. WORKERS' PROFIT PARTICIPATION FUND
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                       Notes      (Rupees in thousand)
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Balance as on 01 July                                           4,203            5,360
Interest at prescribed rate                             27        268              299
                                                                4,471            5,659
Less: Amount paid to fund                                       4,271            5,536
                                                                  200              123
Current year's allocation at 5%                         26      4,652            4,080
Closing balance as at June 30                                   4,852            4,203
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The Company retains the allocation of this fund for its business operations till the amounts are paid to the fund together with interest at prescribed rate under the Act.
20. DIVIDENDS
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Proposed                                                           -            37,500
Unclaimed                                                           5                -
                                                                    5           37,500
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21. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

21.1. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

a) Claim lodged by M/s Saigol Brothers Limited (SBL), of Rs. 2.608 million (2003: Rs. 2.608 million) on account of rent of storage tanks at Faisalabad used by Ittehad Chemicals Limited from July 1, 1973 to March 10, 1982 of which only Rs. 0.044 million (2003: Rs. 0.044 million) has been acknowledged and provided for in the accounts.

b) Demand created for assessment year 1996 - 1997 with respect to disallowance of expenses incurred on account of Golden Hand Shake and Voluntary Separation Scheme amounting to Rs. 56.437 million for reason of non-deduction of withholding tax on payment has been set aside by the Honorable Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) with direction to re compute the tax liability by using the specified methodology.

The Inspecting Additional Commissioner (IAC), vide his order dated December 23, 2003, has restored the original assessment under section 66A without considering the directions of ITAT.

Management is planning to file a revised petition before ITAT and Reference Application has already been filed before the Learned Lahore High Court. In the event of adverse decision the Company would be faced with a charge against profit of Rs.34.107 million.

c) Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (DCIT) had determined liability for assessment year 2002-03 amounting to Rs.46.112 million. Company has filed an appeal to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) against the decision of DCIT. In the event of adverse decision the Company would be faced with a charge of Rs.10.205 million against profit.

d) Sales tax department, with respect to the audits, conducted by them for the years from 1990-91 to 2001-2002 have issued demand cum show cause notices of principal amount aggregating to Rs. 17.786 million, plus any additional tax to be paid up to the date of payment of principal amount.

Management is contesting the demands before appropriate sales tax authorities. Cases for demands pertaining to the years 1990 - 1991 to 1993 - 1994 aggregating to Rs. 14.208 million were heard by the Additional Collectorate of Sales tax and their final decision in this respect is awaited.

In the event of adverse decisions in pending adjudication the Company would be faced with a charge against profit and liability of Rs. 17.786 million (2003: Rs.19.208 million).

e) Letters of guarantee outstanding as at June 30, 2004 amounted to Rs. 30.443 million. (2003: Rs.19.175 million).

21.2. COMMITMENTS

Commitments as on June 30, 2004 were as follows:

Against letters of credit amounting to Rs. 303.836 million (2003: Rs. 33.566 million) Capital commitments amounting to Rs. 7.722 million. (2003: Rs. 5.268 million)
22. SALES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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SALES
Sales
Manufacturing                                               1,825,415        1,550,097
Trading                                                         2,050              261
                                                            1,827,465        1,550,358
Less: Sales tax                                               290,335          208,784
Commission                                                     23,210           20,456
                                                              313,545          229,240
                                                            1,513,920        1,321,118
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22.1. The amount under this head includes export sales amounting to Rs. 11.906 million (2003: Rs. 3.218 million).
23. COST OF SALES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Notes        (Rupees in thousand)
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Raw materials consumed
 Opening stock                                                 17,385           18,939
 Purchases                                                    144,367          117,837
                                                              161,752          136,776
 Raw materials traded                                          -1,250                -
 Closing stock                                                -19,007          -17,385
                                                              141,495          119,391
Other overheads
Stores, spares and loose tools consumed                        84,188           72,878
Packing materials consumed                                      1,919              885
Production supplies consumed                                   12,308            4,491
Mercury consumed                                                6,427            7,226
Salaries, wages and benefits                          23.1     58,039           57,254
Fuel and power                                                880,938          845,003
 Repairs and maintenance                                       15,716           23,624
 Insurance                                                      2,850            2,721
 Depreciation                                          3.4     63,552           16,265
 Vehicle running expenses                                       6,507            5,205
 Postage, printing and stationery                               2,228            2,030
 Other expenses                                                   839            1,244
                                                            1,135,511        1,038,826
Work in process
  Opening                                                       1,113            1,098
  Closing                                                      -2,546           -1,113
                                                               -1,433              -15
Cost of goods manufactured                                  1,275,573        1,158,202
Cost of raw materials traded                                    1,250                -
Cost of stores traded                                             110                -
Finished goods
Opening                                                        21,534           19,137
Purchases of trading goods                                          -              261
Stock issued for capital expenditures                            -338                -
Closing                                                        12,671           21,534
                                                                8,525           -2,136
                                                            1,285,458        1,156,066
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23.1. This amount includes Rs. 0.249 million (2003: Rs. 0.244 million) in respect of employees' retirement benefits.
24. OTHER INCOME
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Note         (Rupees in thousand)
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Return on bank balances                                            57                1
Dividend income                                                     5                2
Gain on sale of fixed assets                                       -               590
Recovery of bad debts                                             642              449
Sales of scrap                                                  1,963            1,240
Rental income                                                      -               147
Reversal of provision for gratuity
due to application of IAS - 19                        30.4         -               276
                                                                2,667            2,705
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25. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SELLING EXPENSES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Notes        (Rupees in thousand)
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Salaries, wages and benefits                          25.1     23,748           21,698
Travelling and conveyance                                       8,235            6,305
Advertisement                                                   1,179            1,249
Telephone, telex and postage                                    2,423            1,442
Marketing service charges                                      15,389           13,416
Freight                                                        33,659           18,930
Rent, rates and taxes                                           1,911            1,729
Printing and stationery                                         2,662            1,195
Legal and professional charges                                    520              583
Fuel and power                                                  1,273            1,027
Provision for bad and doubtful debts                              248            1,128
Bad debts / Advances
 and deposits written off                                         707                6
Repair and maintenance                                            415              454
Depreciation                                           3.4      1,902            1,911
Loss on disposal of fixed assets                                   14               -
Amortization of deferred cost                                     801               -
Donations                                             25.2      1,115              818
                                                               96,201           71,891
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25.1. This amount includes Rs 0.175 million (2003: Rs. 0.192 million) in respect of employees' retirement benefits.

25.2. Donations do not include any donee in whom any Director of the Company or their spouse have any interest.
26. OTHER CHARGES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Note         (Rupees in thousand)
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Expenses on listing at stock exchange                              -             1,224
Auditor's remuneration
 Audit fee                                                        125              125
 Half yearly review fee                                            50               -
 Tax and certification charges                                    188              330
 Out of pocket expenses                                            25               12
                                                                  388              467
Workers' profit participation fund                    19.2      4,652            4,080
Workers' welfare fund                                              -             1,163
                                                                5,040            6,934
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27. FINANCIAL CHARGES
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                     Note         (Rupees in thousand)
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Markup/interest on:
 Long term loans                                               36,362            1,392
 Finance leases                                                    33              263
 Short term running finances                                    3,591            9,777
 Workers' profit participation fund                   19.2        268              299
                                                               40,254           11,731
Bank charges and commission                                     1,431            1,117
Exchange loss                                                      79               23
                                                               41,764           12,871
                                                                          (Percentage)
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28. NUMERICAL RECONCILIATION BETWEEN
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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THE AVERAGE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE
AND THE APPLICABLE TAX RATE
Applicable tax rate                                                                 35
Tax effect of amounts that are:
  Deductible for tax purposes                                                   -18.47
  Not deductible for tax purposes                                                10.38
  Effect of charge in prior years                                                10.83
  Chargeable to tax at different rates                                           -0.64
  Effect of deferred tax charge                                                   0.92
                                                                                  3.02
Average effective tax rate charged to profit and lo
account                                                                          38.02
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28.1. In view of tax losses for the year provision for current taxation has been made on the basis of minimum tax payable under section 113 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 at the rate of one half of one percent of turnover.
29. BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
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                                                                 2004             2003
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Number of shares in thousand
Average issued ordinary shares                                 25,000           25,000
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
Profit before provision for taxation (Rupees)                  88,124           76,061
Profit after provision for taxation                            45,156           47,142
Earnings per share before
 provision for taxation                                       Rs.3.52         Rs. 3.04
Earnings per share after provision for taxation              Rs. 1.81         Rs. 1.89
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30. DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN

30.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The scheme provides for terminal benefits for all its permanent employees who qualify for the scheme. The defined benefit payable to each employee at the end of his service comprises of total number of years of his service multiplied by last drawn basic salary including cost of living allowance.

Annual charge is based on actuarial valuation carried out as at June 30, 2003 using the Projected Unit Credit Method. The charge for the year ended June 30, 2004 has been estimated in the actuarial valuation report using the same assumptions.

30.2. SIGNIFICANT ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS

Following are significant actuarial assumptions used in the valuation:

Discount rate: 8% per annum

Expected rate of increase in salary: 7% per annum

30.3. RECONCILIATION OF PAYABLE TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Present value of obligation                                     1,898            1,597
Unrecognized actuarial loss                                        -                40
Liability recognized in balance sheet                           1,898            1,637
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30.4. MOVEMENT OF THE LIABILITY RECOGNIZED IN THE BALANCE SHEET
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                       Note       (Rupees in thousand)
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Opening net liability                                           1,637            1,661
Reversal of liability due to
actuarial valuation                                     24         -              -276
                                                                1,637            1,385
Charge for the year                                               301              273
Contribution paid to outgoing employees                                            -21
Closing net liability                                           1,898            1,637
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30.5. CHARGE FOR THE YEAR
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Current service cost                                              173              162
Interest cost                                                     128              111
Charge for the year                                               301              273
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31. REMUNERATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE, DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES

The aggregate amount charged in the accounts for the year for remuneration, including certain benefits, to the Chief Executive, Directors and Executives of the Company are as follows:
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                       Chief Executive          Directors             Executives
                     2004            2003    2004        2003    2004       2003
                                Rupees in           Rupees in          Rupees in
                                 thousand            thousand           thousand
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Managerial
remuneration          400             400   1,411         320  14,553     11,617
House rent allowance  180             180     626         144   6,549      5,228
Medical expenses       20              20      48          16     728        581
                      600             600   2,085         480  21,830     17,426
Number of persons       1               1       4           1      91         62
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The Company also provides the Chief Executive and some of the Directors and Executives with free use of cars and mobile phones.
32. CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION
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                               Installed capacity              Actual production                   Reasons for shortfall
                                 Tons                           Tons
                                 2004      2003                 2004       2003
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Caustic Soda                  106,051    64,020               68,961     60,677            Production remained below the
                                                                                   installed capacity because production
                                                                                             at IEM plant was under keen
                                                                                    observation during trial run period.
                                                                                      Also sanctioned power load was not
                                                                                   available for IEM plant upto February
                                                                                            2004 and available power was
                                                                                         utilized for better product mix

Liquid Chlorine                 9,900     9,900                9,141      8,219                          Lack of demand.

Hydrochloric acid             123,750   123,750               82,777     77,757                          Lack of demand.

Sodium Hypochlorite            49,500    49,500               42,161     34,348                          Lack of demand.

Bleaching Earth                 3,300     3,300                2,524      2,011                          Lack of demand.

Sulphuric acid                  3,300     3,300                1,132      1,247   Not sold in view of widely fluctuating
                                                                                     prices. Plant operated for internal
                                                                                               consumption purposes only
Zinc Sulphate                     600       600                  175          -            Low production because of non
                                                                                  availability of required raw materials
                                                                                                      within the Country
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33. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES INCLUDING ASSOCIATED UNDERTAKINGS

The related parties including associated undertakings comprise, local associated undertakings, staff retirement funds, Directors and key management personnel.

Transactions with related parties other than remuneration and benefits to key management personnel under the terms of their employment are as follows:
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                                                                 2004             2003
                                                                  (Rupees in thousand)
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Marketing services charges                                     15,643           13,417
Sale of goods and services                                     62,543           18,722
Contribution to staff retirement benefit plan                     123              122
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34. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RELATED DISCLOSURES

34.1. LIQUIDITY RISK

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulties in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments. The Company believes that it is not exposed to any significant level of liquidity risk.

34.2. CURRENCY RISK

Currency risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company's exposure to currency risk in respect of financial liabilities in United States dollars is Rs. 303.836 million (2003: Rs. 33.566 million).

34.3. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk represents the accounting loss that would be recognized at the reporting date if counter parties fail completely to perform as contracted. The Company manages this risk through having exposures only to those parties, which are considered to be credit worthy and obtaining security deposit wherever applicable. All financial assets except cash and bank balances are subject to credit risk.

34.4. INTEREST RATE RISK

Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in the interest rates. The Company manages this risk through risk management strategies. Interest rate risk of the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities can be evaluated from following schedule:
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                                         Interest/markup bearing                  Non-interest/markup bearing
                                        Maturity           More   Sub total  Maturity            More   Sub total
                                           up to       than one                 up to        than one                  Total
                                        one year           year              one year            year
                                                        (Rupees I thousand for the year ended June 30,2004)
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Financial assets
Long term Investments                          -              -          -          -          57,705     57,705      57,705
Long term deposits                             -              -          -          -          11,962     11,962      11,962
Trade debts                                    -              -          -    205,995               -    205,995     205,995
Advances deposits and other receivables        -              -          -     45,861               -     45,861      45,861
Cash and bank balances                        20              -         20     30,711               -     30,711      30,731
                                              20              -         20    282,567          69,667    352,234     352,254
Financial liabilities
Term finance certificates                    100        249,800    249,900          -               -          -     249,900
Long term loans                           99,840        237,885    337,725          -          20,000     20,000     357,725
Liabilities against assets subject
to finance lease                             253              -        253          -               -          -         253
Deferred liabilities                           -              -          -          -           1,898      1,898       1,898
Short term running finances              181,481              -    181,481          -               -          -     181,481
Creditors, accrued and other liabilities       -              -          -    179,343               -    179,343     179,343
Dividend                                       -              -          -          5               -          5           5
                                         281,674        487,685    769,359    179,348          21,898    201,246     970,605
On balance sheet gap                   (281,654)      (487,685)   (769,339)   103,219          47,769    150,988   (618,351)
Unrecognized financial assets
and financial liabilities
Capital commitments                            -              -          -      7,722               -      7,722       7,722
Letter of credit                               -              -          -    303,836               -    303,836     303,836
Off balance sheet gap                          -              -          -    311,558               -    311,558     311,558
Net financial assets/(liabilities)     (281,654)      (487,685)   (769,339)  (208,339)         47,769  (160,570)   (929,909)
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Effective interest rates are mentioned in the respective notes to the accounts.
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                                             Interest/markup bearing                      Non-interest/markup bearing
                                              Maturity        More   Sub total         Maturity       More   Sub total
                                                 up to    than one                        up to   than one                  Total
                                              one year        year                     one year       year
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Financial assets
Long term Investments                                -           -          -                 -     57,538      57,538     57,538
Long term deposits                                   -           -          -                 -      6,808       6,808      6,808
Trade debts                                          -           -          -           148,748          -     148,748    148,748
Advances, deposits and other
receivables                                          -           -          -            37,532          -      37,532     37,532
Cash and bank balances                              20           -         20           286,722          -     286,722    286,742
                                                    20           -         20           473,002     64,346     537,348    537,368
Financial liabilities
Term finance certificates                            -     250,000    250,000                 -          -           -    250,000
Long term loans                                 70,770     328,945    399,715                 -     40,000      40,000    439,715
Liabilities against assets
subject to finance leases                          507         218        725                 -          -           -        725
Deferred liabilities                                 -           -          -                 -      1,637       1,637      1,637
Short term running finances                     56,967           -     56,967                 -          -           -     56,967
Refundable against oversubscribed TFCs               -           -          -           212,525          -     212,525    212,525
Creditors, accrued and other liabiliti               -           -          -           144,076          -     144,076    144,076
Dividend                                             -           -          -            37,500          -      37,500     37,500
                                               128,244     579,163    707,407           394,101     41,637     435,738  1,143,145
On balance sheet gap                         (128,224)   (579,163)   (707,387)           78,901     22,709     101,610  (605,777)
Unrecognized financial assets and
financial liabilities
Capital commitments                                  -           -          -             5,268          -       5,268      5,268
Letters of credit                                    -           -          -            33,566          -      33,566     33,566
Off balance sheet gap                                -           -          -            38,834          -      38,834     38,834
Net financial assets/(liabilities)           (128,224)   (579,163)   (707,387)           40,067     22,709      62,776  (644,611)
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34.5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying value of all the financial assets and financial liabilities are estimated to approximate their fair values.
35. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Total number of employees (including contracted) at the year-end was 655 (2003: 646).
36. DATE OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUE

The Board of Directors of the Company authorized these financial statements for issue on September 22, 2004.
37. GENERAL

Figures have been rounded off to the nearest Rupees in thousands.

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