Bata Pakistan Ltd - 2007
BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2007
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                   Note    Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Authorized capital
10,000,000 ordinary shares of Rs. 10 each                    100,000      100,000
Issued, subscribed and paid up capital                4       75,600       75,600
Reserves and surplus
Capital reserve                                       5          483          483
General reserve                                       6      880,000      582,000
Unappropriated profit                                         16,957       39,480
                                                             897,440      621,963
                                                             973,040      697,563
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long term deposits                                    7       23,848       22,136
Deferred Liabilities                                  8       67,403       66,610
                                                              91,251       88,746
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables                              9      711,212      616,519
Mark - up accrued                                    10          663        1,991
Provision for taxation                               11       96,845        9,912
                                                             808,720      628,422
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS                        12
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                               1,873,011    1,414,731
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment                        13      409,363      332,726
Intangible assets                                    14            -            -
Long term investments                                15       23,848       22,136
Long term deposits and prepayments                   16       37,477       28,607
Deferred taxation                                    17        4,320       17,280
                                                             475,008      400,749
CURRENT ASSETS
Stores and spares                                    18            -       14,418
Stock in trade                                       19      769,996      716,738
Trade debts                                          20      243,079      129,434
Loans and advances                                   21        3,482        1,709
Deposits, short term prepayments and
other receivables                                    22       45,154       36,028
Tax refunds due from Government                      23       88,579       32,772
Cash and bank balances                               24      247,713       82,883
                                                           1,398,003    1,013,982
TOTAL ASSETS                                               1,873,011    1,414,731
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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                   Note    Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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NET SALES                                            25    3,964,187    2,989,474
COST OF SALES                                        26    2,327,134    1,876,653
GROSS PROFIT                                               1,637,053    1,112,821
OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling and distribution                             27      793,524      626,844
Administrative                                       28      271,617     223,3911
                                                           1,065,141      850,235
OPERATING PROFIT                                             571,912      262,586
FINANCE COST                                         29       23,394       33,151
                                                             548,518      229,435
OTHER INCOME                                         30        5,195        7,215
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR                                          553,713      236,650
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES                             31       49,714       69,830
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION                                       503,999      166,820
PROVISION FOR TAXATION
Current                                                      137,302       64,712
Prior years                                                  (4,900)        (158)
Deferred                                                      12,960      (7,355)
                                                             145,362       57,199
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION                                        358,637      109,621
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED               32    Rs. 47.44    Rs. 14.50
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2007
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before taxation                                       503,999      166,820
Adjustment for non - cash charges and other items:
Depreciation                                                  49,966       39,007
Amortization                                                       -        1,295
Provision for gratuity                                         5,794        5,609
Profit on property, plant and                                (1,317)      (1,779)
 equipment sold and scrapped
Finance cost                                                  23,394       33,151
                                                              77,837       77,283
Operating profit before working capital changes              581,836      244,103
Net changes in operating assets                            (121,576)      243,171
 and liabilities (Schedule attached)
Finance cost paid                                           (24,722)     (39,767)
Income taxes paid                                           (55,549)     (57,853)
Gratuity paid                                                (5,001)      (6,835)
Net cash inflow from operating activities                    374,988      382,819
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                  (127,970)     (91,515)
Proceeds of property, plant and equipment sold                 2,684        4,206
Increase in long term investments                            (1,712)      (1,669)
Net cash outflow from investing activities                 (126,998)     (88,978)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in short term borrowings                                    -    (215,766)
Dividends paid                                             (83,160)     (30,240)
Net cash outflow from financing activities                 (83,160)     (246,006)
NET INCREASE IN CASH                                         164,830       47,835
 AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                     82,883       35,048
 AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                    (Note - 24)     247,713       82,883
 AT END OF THE YEAR
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SCHEDULE OF NET CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Stores and spares                                             14,418       15,580
Stock in trade                                              (53,258)    (109,973)
Trade debts                                                (113,645)      188,288
Loans and advances                                           (1,773)      (1,018)
Deposits, short term prepayments                             (9,126)      (7,075)
 and other receivables
Tax refunds due from Government                             (55,807)     (32,772)
Trade and other payables                                     104,773      185,407
Long term deposits - employees securities                      1,712        1,669
Long term deposits and prepayments                           (8,870)        3,065
                                                           (121,576)      243,171
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2007
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                                                                   (Rupees in '000s)
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                                                 Share     Capital     General  Unappropriated
                                               Capital     Reserve     Reserve          Profit      Total
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Balance at December 31, 2005                    75,600         483     510,000          32,099    618,182
Net profit for the year                              -           -           -         109,621    109,621
Final dividend 2005 @ Rs. 4.00 per share             -           -           -        (30,240)   (30,240)
Transfer to general reserve                          -           -      72,000        (72,000)          -
Balance at December 31, 2006                    75,600         483     582,000          39,480    697,563
Net profit for the year                              -                       -         358,637    358,637
Final dividend 2006 @ Rs. 5.00 per share             -           -           -        (37,800)   (37,800)
Interim dividend 2007 @ Rs. 6.00 per share           -           -           -        (45,360)   (45,360)
Transfer to general reserve                          -           -     298,000       (298,000)          -
Balance at December 31, 2007                    75,600         483     880,000          16,957    973,040
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007

1. LEGAL STATUS AND OPERATIONS

Bata Pakistan Limited is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan and is quoted on Lahore and Karachi Stock Exchanges. The address of its registered office is Batapur, Lahore. The Company is engaged mainly in the manufacturing and sale of footwear of all kinds.
2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with approved accounting standards as applicable in Pakistan. Approved accounting standards comprise of such International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by International Accounting Standard Board as are notified under the Companies Ordinance, 1984, provisions of and directives issued under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. In case requirements differ, the provisions or directives of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 shall prevail.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3.1. Accounting Convention and Basis of Preparation

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except that certain employee benefits are recognized on the basis mentioned in note 3.3. In these financial statements, except for cash flow statement, all the transactions have been accounted for on accrual basis.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IASs requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions and judgments are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underline assumptions are reviewed on an on going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision effect only that period, or in the period of revision and future periods if revisions effect both-current and future periods.

Significant areas requiring the use of the management estimates in these financial statements relate to the useful life of depreciable assets, investment held to maturity, provision for doubtful receivables, stores and spares obsolescence, slow moving inventory, provisions and contingencies, accruals, and staff retirement benefits. However, assumptions and judgments made by management in the application of accounting policies that have significant effect on the financial statements are not expected to result in material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the next year.
3.2. New Accounting Standards and IFRIC Interpretations that are not yet effective

Except for the changes made in IAS 1 "Presentation of Financial Statements (revised 2007)" which are effective after January 1, 2008, new standards, interpretations and amendments to approved accounting standards effective from future years are not expected to have significant impact on the current transactions of the company.

Adoption of the above amendments may only impact to the extent of disclosures presented in the financial statements.
3.3. Staff Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Plan

The Company operates an un-funded gratuity scheme covering all employees, excluding managerial staff. The entitlement to gratuity is determined as follows:

(a)For employees who are member of the provident fund scheme, the provision is calculated with reference to 3 weeks' basic salary for each completed year of service.

(b)For employees who are not member of the provident fund scheme, provision is based on 30 days gross highest salaries/wages drawn during the year for each completed year of service.

The valuation for provision of gratuity was carried out as on December 31, 2007 using the Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in accordance with the provision of IAS 19 (revised 2000) "Employee Benefits' i.e. by recognizing 50% of the opening actuarial gains and losses in the current year.
Defined Contribution Plan

The company operates a recognized provident fund scheme for its employees. Equal monthly contributions by the company and employees at the rates of 8% and 10% of the basic salary are made to employees provident fund and managerial staff provident fund respectively.
3.4. Taxation

Current

The charge for current taxation is provided on taxable income relatable to local sales at current rate of tax after recognizing tax credit and rebates available, if any or minimum tax under section 113 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 whichever is higher.

In case of import and export of shoes, the current taxation is provided on the basis of presumptive tax regime in accordance with the provisions of Section 169 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
Deferred

Deferred taxation is provided on all temporary timing differences by using the balance sheet liability method.

The deferred income tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward unused tax assets and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary difference, carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses can be utilized.

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

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 substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.
3.5. Property, plant & equipment and depreciation

Tangible

(a)Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any, except land and capital work in progress which are stated at actual cost.

(b)Depreciation is charged to income applying reducing balance method at the rates prescribed in note 13 of these financial statements to write off the cost over the useful lives of these assets. Depreciation on additions to property, plant and equipment is charged from the month in which an asset is available for use while no depreciation is charged for the month in which the asset is disposed off.

(c)Subsequent expenditure relating to an item of property, plant and equipment that has already been recognized is added to the carrying amount of the asset when it is probable that future economic benefits, in excess of the originally assessed standard of performance of the existing asset, will flow to the company. Every other subsequent expenditure is recognized as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.

(d)Gains and losses on deleted assets are included in the profit and loss account.
Intangible

(a)Costs that are clearly associated with an identifiable asset, which has a probable benefit beyond one year, are recognized as intangible asset.

(b)Intangible assets are amortized using the straight line method over their estimated useful lives, at the rates prescribed in note - 14 of these financial statements.
In transit

(a)Plant and equipment in transit is stated at cost.
3.6. Investments

These are classified as Held -to- Maturity and stated at cost. Profit received / accrued on these investments is reflected in income currently.
3.7. Stores and Spares

These have been valued on the following basis subject to an estimated obsolescence reserve whereby the value of these items is amortized over a period of three years or earlier on actual redundancy:
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                                                                          BASIS
Own production                                               At production cost
Purchased                                       At lower of moving average cost
                                                       and net realizable value
In transit                                                       At actual cost
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3.8. Stock in Trade
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These have been valued on the basis of
 lower of cost and net realizable value, as under:
                                                                          BASIS
Raw material
Own production                                               At production cost
Purchased                                       At lower of moving average cost
                                                       and net realizable value
In transit                                                       At actual cost
Goods in process                                             At production cost
Finished goods
Own production                                      At lower of production cost
                                                       and net realizable value
Purchased products                                  At lower of actual cost and
                                                           net realizable value
In transit                                                       At actual cost
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Production cost consists of prime cost and proportionate production overheads. While net realizable value means the selling prices in the ordinary course of business less estimated cost of completion and incidental selling expenses.
3.9. Trade Debts and Other Receivables

Receivables considered bad by the management are provided for or written off but no general provision is made for doubtful balances.
3.10. 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 future for goods and services.
3.11. Commitments and Contingencies

Capital commitments and contingencies, unless those are actual liabilities, are not incorporates in the accounts.
3.12. Foreign Currencies

Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated into Pak Rupees at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into Pak Rupees at the rate of exchange ruling on the balance sheet date. Exchange gains and losses are included in the income currently.
3.13. Borrowing Cost

Borrowing cost is charged to income when incurred.
3.14. Provisions

A provision is recognized in the balance sheet when the company has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event; it is probable that an outflow of economic resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation.
3.15. Dividend

Dividend is recognized as a liability in the period in which it is approved.
3.16. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the balance sheet at cost. For the purposes of cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash in hand, cash in transit and bank balances.
3.17. Financial Instruments

Recognition and measurement

The financial assets and liabilities are recognized at cost when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial instruments includes investments, trade debts, loans and advances, deposits, cash and bank balances, short term borrowings, trade and other payable. Any gain or loss on subsequent re-measurement to fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities is taken to profit and loss account on occurrence.
Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities.

A financial asset and liability is offset against each other and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if the company has legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amount and intends either to settle on net basis or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
3.18. Impairment

The carrying amounts of the company's assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of such assets is estimated and impairment loss is recognized in the profit and loss account.
3.19. Related Party Transactions

All transactions involving related parties arising in the normal course of business are conducted at arm's length at normal commercial rates on the same terms and conditions as third party transactions using valuation modes as admissible, except in extremely rare circumstances where, subject to approval of the Board of Directors, it is in the interest of the company to do so.
3.20. Revenue Recognition

Revenue from sale is recognized on delivery of goods to customers. Export sales are recorded on the basis of goods shipped to customers.

Profit on investments is accounted for on accrual basis, while profit on saving bank account is accounted for on the basis of actual receipt.
4. ISSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID UP CAPITAL
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                                                                    2007      2006
                                                               Rs. '000s Rs. '000s
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     2007       2006
Number of   Number of
    shares     shares
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                        Ordinary shares of Rs. 10 each
 1,890,000 1,890,000    fully paid in cash                        18,900    18,900
                        Ordinary shares of Rs. 10 each
   300,000   300,000    Issued for consideration other than cas    3,000     3,000
                        Ordinary-shares of Rs. 10 each
 5,370,000 5,370,000    Issued as fully paid bonus shares         53,700    53,700
 7,560,000 7,560,000    Paid-up-Capital                           75,600    75,600
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4.1. Bafin (Netherlands) B.V., held 4,536,000 (2006: 4,536,000) ordinary shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid up, which is also the holding company of Bata Pakistan Limited.
4.2. The Board's policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investors, creditors and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. The Board of Directors monitors the returns on capital, which the company defines as net operating income divided by total shareholders' equity.
The Company's objectives when managing capital are:

a)to safe guard the entity's ability to continue as going concern, so that it can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for others stakeholders; and

b)to provide an adequate return to shareholders by pricing products commensurately with the level of risk.
5. CAPITAL RESERVE.
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                                                                    2007      2006
                                                               Rs. '000s Rs. '000s
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                                                                  483          483
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- This represents the balance of foreign shareholders' equity in Globe Commercial Enterprises Limited (an associated undertaking) gifted to the company on its winding up and is not available for distribution.
6. GENERAL RESERVE
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Balance at January 1,                                        582,000      510,000
Transfer from profit and loss account                        298,000       72,000
                                                             880,000      582,000
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7. LONG TERM DEPOSITS.
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Employees' securities and personal accounts                   23,848       22,136
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7.1. This represents the securities deposited by the employees in accordance with the terms of employment and the amounts credited on account of commission etc. to the sales staff. Interest at the rate of 8.5 % per annum is being paid on the monthly outstanding balances.
7.2. In accordance with provisions of Section 227 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 this amount has been invested in PLS Term Deposit Receipts with Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited and is shown separately as long term investments (Note-15).
8. DEFERRED LIABILITIES

Provision for gratuity - defined benefits plan
8.1. The principal actuarial assumptions used in the valuation of this scheme as on 31st December are as follows:
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                                                                2007         2006
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Contribution rates                                      As per Rules As per Rules
Expected rate of salary increase in future years                  9%           9%
Discount rate                                                    10%          10%
Average expected remaining working                          11 Years     12 Years
 life time of employees
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8.2. Movement in the net liability recognized in the balance sheet is as follows:
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Opening liability                                             66,610       67,836
Amount recognized during the year -                            5,794        5,609
Payments made by the                                         (5,001)      (6,835)
 Company during the year
Closing liability                                             67,403       66,610
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8.3. The amount recognized on the balance sheet is as follows:
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Present Value of defined benefit obligation                   62,349       64,326
Less: Non - vested past service cost                           (797)      (1,255)
 to be recognized in later periods
 recognized in later periods                                   5,851        3,539
                                                              67,403       66,610
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8.4. The amount recognized in the profit and loss account is as follows:
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Current service cost                                             674          709
Interest cost                                                  6,433        5,982
Actuarial gains recognized during the year                   (1,770)      (1,539)
Non-vested past service cost charge                              457          457
                                                               5,794        5,609
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9. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Creditors                                                    360,893      373,433
Due to associated undertakings (Note - 9.1)                   28,554       33,590
                                                             389,447      407,023
Accrued liabilities                                          220,615      150,203
Advances from customers                                        2,793          282
Due to provident fund trust (Note - 9.2)                       9,363        4,252
Deposits (Note - 9.3)                                         17,155       18,532
Workers' profit participation fund (Note - 9.4)               27,060        8,969
Sales tax payable                                                149        5,998
Taxes deducted at source payable                              15,298       13,980
Unclaimed dividend                                            16,443        1,856
Other liabilities                                             12,889        5,424
                                                             711,212      616,519
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9.1. Due to associated undertakings - unsecured
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                          Rs. '000s     Rs. '000s
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Bata Brand, Switzerland                                       18,003            -
Bata Shoe Singapore Pte Ltd.                                   7,121       30,187
Bata Compar S.P.A. Italy                                       2,681            -
Bata Marketing Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia                               749          285
Bata Limited, Canada                                              -           861
Bata P.T. Sepatu, Indonesia                                       -         1,830
Global Footwear Services, Singapore                               -           427
                                                              28,554       33,590
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No interest has been paid / accrued on the amounts due to associated undertakings.
9.2. The balance due to provident fund trust has been paid on January 14, 2008.
9.3. Deposits

These represent the security money received from the registered wholesale dealers, agency holders and other customers in accordance with the terms of the contract with them. Deposits from agency holders carry interest at the rate of 8.5 % per annum. These are repayable on termination / completion of the contract and on returning the company's property already provided to them.
9.4. Workers' profit participation fund
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Balance at January 1,                                          8,969        6,887
Allocation for the year                                       27,060        8,969
Interest on funds utilized in company's business                  71           96
                                                              36,100       15,952
Less: Amount adjusted / paid to fund's trustees                9,040        6,983
                                                              27,060        8,969
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10. MARK-UP ACCRUED
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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On cash finance - secured                                        663        1,991
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11. PROVISION FOR TAXATION
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Income tax
Balance at January 1,                                          9,912        3,211
Income tax paid for prior years                             (3,464)             -
Provision written back for prior years                       (4,900)        (158)
                                                               1,548        3,053
Provision for the year                                       137,302       64,712
                                                             138,850       67,765
Advance tax paid and tax                                    (52,085)     (57,853)
deducted / collected at source
                                                              86,765        9,912
Other taxes
Workers' welfare fund
Balance at January 1,                                              -            -
Payments / adjustments made for prior years
Provision for the year                                        10,080        3,487
Payment made during the year                                       -      (3,487)
                                                              10,080            -
                                                              96,845        9,912
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11.1. The tax charge for the current year is reconciled to accounting profit as follows:
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s     Rs '000s
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Profit before tax                                            503,999      166,820
Tax rate                                                         35%          35%
Tax at applicable rate on accounting profit                  176,400       58,387
Tax effect of expenses that are
 not deductible in computing
taxable income                                                    54           57
Effect of difference in tax rates
 under normal assessment
and presumptive tax regime                                  (31,092)      (1,076)
Tax effect of temporary differences of last year               4,900         (11)
Tax charge for the year                                      150,262       57,357
Classified into:
Provision for taxation - current year                        137,302       64,712
Deferred                                                      12,960      (7,355)
                                                             150,262       57,357
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12. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

12.1. The Company is contingently liable for:
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Counter Guarantees given to banks                              8,617        6,231
Indemnity Bonds given to Custom Authorities                    1,938        8,589
Claims not acknowledged as debts - under appeal               10,261       10,261
Show cause notices by sales tax                                    -      346,875
 department-under appeals (Note-12.2)
                                                              20,816      371,956
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12.2. During the year the company was succeeded to resolve its sales tax dispute through ADRC and the resulted liability of Rs. '000s 13,261, which has been duly accounted for in these financial statements and paid on January 18, 2008.
12.3. Commitments in respect of:
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Contracts for capital expenditure                                  -        5,442
Letters of credit other than capital expenditure             129,054       55,364
                                                             129,054       60,806
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13. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - TANGIBLE
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                                                       Land                      Buildings on free hold land
                                                  Leasehold                          Plant and                                                    Furniture,      Capital
DESCRIPTION                           Free hold  with super  Factory      Others     machinery    Boiler          Gas       Office              fixtures and      Vehicles    work in     Total
                                                 Structures                                              installations  equipments   Computers      fittings                  progress
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COST
As at January 1, 2006                     2,508      35       58,941      59,218       391,459     2,967      1,044      3,862     22,202          213,277           9,833              765,346
Additions during the year                     -       -        3,611       1,854         7,486         -          9        178      4,276           70,847           1,962     1,292     91,515
Disposal                                      -       -          (2)                   (4,711)         -          -          -       (62)          (1,325)            (744)      -      (6,844)
Transferdjustment                           -       -            -           -             -         -          -          -          -                -             -         -            -
Balance as at December 31, 2006           2,508      35       62,550      61,072       394,234     2,967      1,053      4,040     26,416          282,799          11,051     1,292    850,017
As at January 1, 2007                     2,508      35       62,550      61,072       394,234     2,967      1,053      4,040     26,416          282,799          11,051     1,292    850,017
Additions during the year                     -       -          101           -        17,044         -         10        178      6,905          102,256           2,768       -      129,262
Disposal                                      -       -            -           -       (2,594)         -          -          -       (49)          (4,065)          (3,345)            (10,053)
Transferdjustment                           -       -            -           -             -         -          -          -          -                -             -      (1,292)   (1,292)
Balance as at December 31, 2007           2,508      35       62,651      61,072       408,684   2,967 -      1,063      4,218     33,272          380,990          10,474       -      967,934
DEPRECIATION
As at January 1, 2006                         -       -       46,235      32,562       289,306      2534        863      2,445     15,268           84,756           8,732       -      482,701
Charge for the year                           -       -        1,314       1,393        10,435        43         19        154      2,245           22,990             414       -       39,007
Depreciation on disposal                      -       -          (2)           -       (2,948)         -          -          -       (33)            (714)            (720)      -      (4,417)
Transferdjustment                           -                    -           -             -                    -          -          -                -              -                     -
Balance as at December 31, 2006               -       -       47,547      33,955       296,793     2,577        882      2,599   17,480 -          107,032           8,426       -      517,291
As At January 1,2007                          -       -       47,547      33,955       296,793     2,577        882      2,599     17,480          107,032           8,426       -      517,291
Charge for the year                           -       -        1,501       1,356        10,644        39         17        156      3,176           32,102             975       -       49,966
Depreciation on disposal                      -       -          - -           -       (2,223)         -          -          -       (30)          (3,227)          (3,206)      -      (8,686)
Transferdjustment                           -       -            -           -             -                    -          -          -                -              -        -            -
Balance as at December 31, 2007               -               49,048      35,311       305,214     2,616        899      2,755     20,626          135,907           6,195       -      558,571
Written down value as at Dec 31, 2006     2,508      35       15,003      27,117        97,441       390        171      1,441      8,936          175,767           2,625     1,292    332,726
Written down value as at Dec 31, 2007     2,508      35       13,603      25,761       103,470       351        164      1,463     12,646          245,083           4,279       -      409,363
Rate of depreciation                          -       -          10%          5%           10%       10%        10%      - 10%        25%              15%             20%       -            -
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13.1. The depreciation charge for the year has been allocated to:
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s     Rs. 000s
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Cost of goods manufactured                                    12,193        8,590
Selling and distribution expenses                             34,748       28,335
Administrative expenses                                        3,025        2,082
                                                              49,966       39,007
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13.2. The disposal of property, plant and equipment during the year was as under:
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                                                                                   Rs.'000s
Description                                                    Cost  Book value Sale proceedProfit / (lo         Mode of
                                                                                                                disposal
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Plant and machinery
M/s Destagir Enterprises, Shah Rukne Alam, Multan             1,093         123         219          96      Negotiation
M/s Talon Sports (Pvt) Limited Desks Road. Sialkot.             203          75         147          72      Negotiation
M/s Ghani Enterprises, CGE Colony, Wahdas Road, Lahore.         252          58          82          24      Negotiation
Furniture, fixtures and fittings
Mr. Muhammad Nawaz                                              642          50         250         200      Negotiation
Mr. M. Ali Malik                                              1,639          64         800         736      Negotiation
Insurance claims                                                333         198         291        93 -            Claim
Scrapped                                                      4,254         630           -       (630)         Scrapped
Aggregate of items of property, plant and equipment with                                                   Negotiation /
   individual book value below Rs. 50,000                     1,635         169         895         726          Auction
Rs. '000s 2007                                               10,053       1,367       2,684       1,317
Rs, '000s 2006                                                6,844       2,427       4,206       1,779
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14. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s     Rs '000s
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COST
As at January 1,                                               5,179        5,179
Additions during the year                                          -            -
Disposal                                                           -            -
Transferdjustment                                                -            -
Balance as at December 31,                                     5,179        5,179
AMORTIZATION
As at January 1,                                               5,179        3,884
Charge for the year                                                -        1,295
Amortization on disposal                                           -            -
Transferdjustment                                                -            -
Balance as at December 31,                                     5,179        5,179
Written down value as at Dec 31,                                   -            -
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15. LONG TERM INVESTMENTS
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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PLS Term Deposit Receipts - Held to Maturity                  23,848       22,120
In PLS saving bank account                                         -           16
                                                              23,848       22,136
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15.1. These Deposits are with Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited and are earmarked against the balances due to employees securities and personal accounts (Note -7).
16. LONG TERM DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Security deposit - rent                                        7,118        3,766
Security deposit - utilities                                       -          388
Advance rent                                                  57,578       45,643
Less: Adjustable within one year (Note - 22)                  27,219       21,190
                                                              30,359       24,453
                                                              37,477       28,607
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17. DEFERRED TAXATION
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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This is comprised of:
Deferred tax assets
Provision for gratuity, doubtful
 debts, inventory obsolescence
and other timing differences                                  46,094            -
Deferred tax liabilities -
Accelerated-tax depreciation and amortization               (34,779)     (28,814)
Net deferred tax assets                                        4,320       17,280
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18. STORES AND SPARES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Stores                                                         2,567        2,628
Spares                                                        39,026       39,703
                                                              41,593       42,331
Less: obsolescence reserve (Note - 26.3)                      41,593       28,222
                                                                   -       14,109
Spares in transit                                                  -          309
                                                                   -       14,418
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18.1. The company does not hold any stores and spares for specific capitalization.
19. STOCK IN TRADE
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Raw material                                                 185,887      173,063
Goods in process                                              45,196       33,545
Finished goods
Own production                                               263,032      255,203
Purchased                                                    275,881      254,927
                                                             538,913      510,130
                                                             769,996      716,738
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19.1. Stock of raw material and finished goods - purchased includes inventories in transit amounting to Rs. '000s 58,494 (2006: Rs. '000s 63,491) and Rs. '000s 5,944 (2006: Rs. '000s 33,007) respectively.
20. TRADE DEBTS - UNSECURED
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Considered good
Due from customers                                           235,682      126,085
Due from associated undertakings (Note - 20.1)                 7,397        3,349
                                                             243,079      129,434
Considered doubtful
Due from customers                                               434            -
                                                             243,513      129,434
Less: Provision for doubtful debts                               434            -
                                                             243,079      129,434
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20.1. Due from associated undertakings - unsecured
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Bata Shoe Company, Sri Lanka                                   5,068        1,664
Bata Shoe Company (Uganda) Ltd.                                2,244            -
Futura Footwear Ltd. South Africa                                 85            -
Bata Shoe of Thailand Public Co. Ltd.                              -        1,685
                                                               7,397        3,349
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20.2. The highest aggregated amount due from associated undertakings at the end of any month in 2007 was Rs. '000s 8,003 (2006: Rs. '000s 26,865). No interest has been charged on the amounts due from associated undertakings.
21. LOANS AND ADVANCES - UNSECURED
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Considered good                                                    -            -
Advances to employees for expenses                               816        1,090
Advances to suppliers                                          2,666          619
                                                               3,482        1,709
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22. DEPOSITS, SHORT TERM PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Deposits
Considered good
Custom duty and taxes                                          3,288        2,771
Letters of credit - Margin                                         -          254
Letters of guarantee - Margin                                  2,363        3,323
Others                                                         1,132        1,248
                                                               6,783        7,596
Short term prepayments
Advance rent (Note - 16)                                      27,219       21,190
Prepaid sales tax                                                415          572
Prepaid expenses                                               1,642        1,718
                                                              29,276       23,480
Other receivables
Considered good
Export rebates                                                 1,993        4,791
Insurance claims                                               6,974            -
Others                                                           128          161
                                                               9,095        4,952
Considered doubtful
Advance rent                                                   1,584        1,748
Others                                                           700        1,119
                                                               2,284        2,867
                                                              11,379        7,819
Less: Provision for doubtful balances                          2,284        2,867
                                                               9,095        4,952
                                                              45,154       36,028
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23. TAX REFUNDS DUE FROM GOVERNMENT
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Sales tax refundable (Note - 23.1)                            87,048       32,772
Excise duty refundable                                         1,531            -
                                                              88,579       32,772
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23.1. This represents sales tax paid on raw materials used in zero rated taxable shoes for which refund claims have been lodged/ being lodged with the Sales Tax Department.
24. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Cash in hand                                                     807          584
Bank balances - in current accounts                          201,246       36,888
Cash in transit                                               45,660       45,411
                                                             247,713       82,883
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25. NET SALES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Shoes and accessories
Local                                                      4,078,031    3,111,145
Export                                                       186,180      191,109
                                                           4,264,211    3,302,254
Sundry articles and scrap material                             7,677        7,394
                                                           4,271,888    3,309,648
Less: Sales tax paid                                          71,195      166,666
Discounts to dealers and distributors                        189,856      117,654
Commission to agents / business associates                    46,650       35,854
                                                             307,701      320,174
                                                           3,964,187    2,989,474
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26. COST OF SALES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Cost of goods manufactured (Note - 26.1)                   1,311,640    1,193,038
Finished goods purchased                                   1,044,277      717,729
Add: Opening stock of finished goods                         510,130      476,016
                                                           2,866,047    2,386,783
Less: Closing stock of finished goods                        538,913      510,130
                                                           2,327,134    1,876,653
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26.1. Cost of goods manufactured
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Raw material consumed
Opening stock                                                173,063      107,501
Add: Purchases                                             1,034,166      971,118
                                                           1,207,229    1,078,619
Less: Closing stock                                          185,887      173,063
                                                           1,021,342      905,556
Spares consumed                                                5,335        4,279
Fuel and power                                                41,022       40,438
Salaries, wages and benefits (Note - 26.2)                   205,856      209,939
Repairs and maintenance (Note - 26.3)                         31,763       28,432
Insurance                                                      5,780        6,101
Depreciation                                                  12,193        8,590
                                                          1,323,291     1,203,335
Add: Opening goods in process                                 33,545       23,248
                                                           1,356,836    1,226,583
Less: Closing goods in process                                45,196       33,545
                                                           1,311,640    1,193,038
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26.2. The salaries, wages and benefits include Rs. '000s 7,179 (2006: Rs. '000s 7,474) and Rs. '000s 3,790 (2006: Rs. '000s 3,197) in respect of contribution to provident fund trusts and provision for gratuity respectively.

This includes provision for obsolescence of stores and spares amounting to Rs. '000s 13,371 (2006: Rs '000s 13,534).
27. SELLING AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Salaries and benefits (Note - 27.1)                          274,415      235,165
Freight                                                       54,688       50,495
Advertising and sales promotion                               65,156       52,149
Rent                                                         195,327      156,591
Insurance                                                      7,471        6,210
Royalty                                                            -        3,669
Trade mark license fee                                        29,648            -
Fuel and power                                                82,253       61,024
Repairs and maintenance                                       39,311       26,377
Entertainment                                                  4,741        3,579
Business and property taxes                                    2,838        1,906
Excise duty                                                    1,660            -
Miscellaneous                                                  1,268           49
Amortization                                                       -        1,295
Depreciation                                                  34,748       28,335
                                                             793,524      626,844
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27.1. The salaries and benefits include Rs. '000s 8,914 (2006: Rs. '000s 7,746) and Rs. '000s 1,586 (2006: Rs. '000s 1,857) in respect of contribution to provident fund trusts and provision for gratuity respectively.
28. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Salaries and benefits (Note - 28.1)                          148,097      133,078
Employees' welfare                                            13,523       10,823
Fuel and power                                                 8,206        5,708
Telephone and postage                                         12,294       12,104
Insurance                                                        773        1,043
Travelling                                                    45,552       35,960
Repairs and maintenance                                       10,962        6,767
Printing and stationery                                        9,369        9,230
Donations and subscription (Note - 28.2)                         630          537
Legal and professional charges                                10,217        4,312
Business and property taxes                                      379          774
License fee for accounting software                            6,100            -
Miscellaneous                                                  2,490          973
Depreciation                                                   3,025        2,082
                                                             271,617      223,391
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28.1. The salaries and benefits include Rs. '000s 3,169 (2006: Rs. '000s 2,477) and Rs. '000s 418 (2006: Rs. '000s 555) in respect of contribution to provident fund trusts and provision for gratuity respectively.
28.2. None of the directors of the -company or any of their spouses has any interest in the funds of donees.
29. FINANCE COST
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Interest / mark-up on:
Short term borrowings                                          8,880       21,175
Workers' profit participation fund                                71           96
Provident fund trust                                             213           97
Employees / agents' securities                                 2,689        2,162
 and personal accounts
                                                              11,853       23,530
Bank charges and commission                                   11,541        9,621
                                                              23,394       33,151
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29.1. The short term borrowings consisting of cash finance and export refinance from total credit facilities available to the company aggregating to Rs. 735 Million (2006: Rs. 735 Million) are provided by Habib Bank Limited, Bank Al Habib Limited, Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited and Muslim Commercial Bank Limited. In addition to this, no_n funded facilities of letters of guarantee and letters of credit amounting to Rs. 185 Million (2006: Rs. 185 Million) were also provided by these banks.

These finances are secured against hypothecation of stock in trade, stores & spares and receivables of the company.

Mark up on cash finance is based on 3 months KIBOR plus 0.75 to 1 % as per agreement with banks and on export refinance has been charged at the rate 7.25 % per annum respectively.
30. OTHER INCOME
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Income from Financial Assets
Profit on long term investments                                1,895        1,669
Exchange gain                                                  1,516        3,443
Income from Non - Financial Assets
Rent received                                                    317          324
Excess provision of doubtful                                     150            -
 balances written back
Profit on property, plant and equipment                        1,317        1,779
 sold / scrapped (Note - 13.2)
                                                               5,195        7,215
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31. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Workers' profit participation fund                            27,060        8,969
Workers' welfare fund                                         10,080        3,487
Auditors' remuneration (Note - 31.1)                           2,919        1,974
Voluntary Retirement Scheme                                    9,655       39,400
Sales tax paid for prior years                                     -       16,000
                                                              49,714       69,830
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31.1. Auditors' remuneration
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Statutory audit                                                  750          750
Review of six monthly accounts                                   150          150
Audit of workers' profit participation funds,
share transfers, other reviews and certifications              1,059          269
Physical verification of stock at sale outlets                   400          280
Tax advisory services                                            435          400
Out of pocket expenses                                           125          125
                                                               2,919        1,974
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32. EARNINGS PER SHARE
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                           Rs. '000s    Rs. '000s
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Basic and diluted
Profit after taxation for the year                           358,637      109,621
Weighted average number                                        7,560        7,560
 of ordinary shares (in 000's)
Earnings per share - Basic                                 Rs. 47.44    Rs. 14.50
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There is no dilution effect on the basic earnings per share.
33. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES

Aggregated amounts charged in the accounts for the year for remuneration, including all benefits to Chief Executive, Executive Director and Executives of the Company are as follows:
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                                               Chief               Executive              Executives
                                           Executive                Director
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                                    2007        2006        2007        2006        2007        2006
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                                            Rs '000s                Rs '000s                Rs.'000s
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Managerial remuneration           13,714      11,524       4,682       3,680      27,173      25,919
Company's contribution
to provident fund                 1,867         984         311         253       1,772        1,891
Perquisites and allowances
Housing                            3,720           -         270         270       4,662       2,408
Leave passage                          -         360           -           -         114           -
Conveyance                           690           -         120           -       1,450         169
Medical                                -           -          34         127       2,183       1,243
Utilities                          1,350         782         120         236       1,450       1,820
Others                             3,294       2,510           -           -       2,611       2,611
                                  24,635      16,160       5,537       4,566      41,415      36,061
Number of persons                      1           1           1           1          18          19
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In addition, 5 (2006: 5) non executive directors were paid aggregated fee of Rs. '000s 230 (2006: Rs. '000s 240).
34. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED DISCLOSURES

34.1. Interest rate risk exposure

The company's exposure to interest rate risk on its financial assets and liabilities as of December 31, is summarized below:
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                                                                     2007                                   2006
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                                                                Rs. '000s                              Rs. '000s
                                                Interest bear         Non        Total              Interest bear         Non        Total
                                                                 interest                                            interest
                                                    Maturity      bearing                                             bearing
                                                   more than                                        Maturity more
                                       Maturity one year and                               Maturity than one year
                                     within one less than five                           within one and less than
                                           year        years                                   year   five years
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Financial assets
Long term investments                         -       23,848            -       23,848            -       22,136            -       22,136
Long term deposits                            -            -        7,118        7,118            -            -        4,154        4,154
Trade debts                                   -            -      243,079      243,079            -            -      129,434      129,434
Loans and advances                            -            -          816          816            -            -        1,090        1,090
Deposits, short term prepayments
and other receivables                         -            -        1,226        1,226            -            -        1,391        1,391
Cash and bank balances                        -            -      247,713      247,713            -            -       82,883       82,883
                                              -       23,848      499,952      523,800            -       22,136      218,952      241,088
Financial liabilities
Long term deposits                            -       23,848            -       23,848            -       22,136            -       22,136
Short term borrowings                         -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -
Trade and other payables                 10,667            -      622,841      633,508        9,986            -      539,052      549,038
Mark - up accrued                             -            -          663          663            -            -        1,991        1,991
                                         10,667       23,848      623,504      658,019        9,986       22,136      541,043      573,165
Of f Balance Sheet items:
Counter Guarantees given to banks             -            -        8,617        8,617            -            -        6,231        6,231
Indemnity Bonds given to Custom
Authorities                                   -            -        1,938        1,938            -            -        8,589        8,589
Commitments                                   -            -      129,054      129,054            -            -       60,806       60,806
                                              -            -      139,609      139,609            -            -       75,626       75,626
                                         10,667       23,848      763,113      797,628        9,986       22,136      616,669      648,791
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34.2. Concentration of credit risk

The credit risk represents the accounting loss that would be recognized at the reporting date, if counter parties failed to perform as contracted. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset.

Investments are allowed only in liquid securities -and only with banks. Given their high credit rating, management does not expect any counter party to fail to meet its obligation.

The management has a credit policy in place and exposure to credit risk is monitored on a continuous basis. Credit evaluations are performed on all customers requiring credit over a certain amount. The Company does not require a collateral in respect of financial assets. The Company, however, mitigates any possible exposure to credit risk by taking security deposits from its dealers and distributors as well as by executing formal agreements with them.

Out of the total trade receivables, 33.28% is concentrated in six parties (2006: 61.13% in 6 parties)
34.3. Effective interest / markup rates and related risk
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                                            Fixed or
                                            variable               2007             2006
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Long term investments                        Fixed         10 to 10.50%            8.50%
Short term borrowings                       Variable    10.32 to 11.42%   9.27 to 11.09%
Long term deposits - employees' securitie     Fixed               8.50%            8.50%
Deposits - agents                             Fixed               8.50%            8.50%
Provident fund trust                        Variable      9.17 to 9.25%            8.50%
Workers' profit participation fund          Variable             37.50%           33.75%
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The markup on cash finance as included in the short term borrowings is based on three months KIBOR plus 0.75 to 1 % as per agreement with banks.
34.4. Foreign exchange risk
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                                                                2007         2006
                                                            Rs.'000s     Rs.'000s
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The assets / liabilities subject to foreign
 exchange risk are detailed below:
Financial assets
Trade debts - Export customers                                40,698       38,542
Financial liabilities
Trade and other Payables - Foreign suppliers                  28,597       33,633
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34.5. Fair value of the financial instruments

The carrying value of all the financial instruments reflected in the financial statements approximates their fair value.
35. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

35.1. The related parties and associated undertakings comprise parent company, related group companies, provident fund trust, directors and key management personnel. Transactions with related parties during the year are as follows;
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Relationship with the Company    Nature of transactions
Associated Companies             Purchase of goods and services       303,334    176,966
                                 Sale of goods and services            11,160     27,013
                                 Trade mark license fee                29,648          -
Holding company                  Dividend paid                         49,896     18,144
                                 Royalty paid                               -      3,669
Staff Retirement Benefits        Contribution to provident fund tru    19,262     17,697
Key Management Personnel         Remuneration                          62,279     48,581
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35.2. The company continues to have a policy whereby all transactions with related parties and associated undertakings are entered into at arm's length.
36. CAPACITY AND ACTUAL PRODUCTION
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                                                            Installed capacity
                                  No. of shifts              based on actual                    Actual
                                         worked                shifts worked                production
                                                               Fig. in '000s             Fig. in '000s
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                          2007             2006        2007             2006      2007            2006
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Footwear in pairs
Rubber and canvas            1                1       2,700            2,700      2,007          2,296
Leather                 1 to 3           1 to 3       5,400            5,000      5,259          4,329
Plastic                      1                1       1,250            1,250      1,020            715
Thongs                       -           1 to 2           -            3,500          -          3,058
                                                      9,350           12,450      8,286         10,398
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36.1. The deviation in actual production from installed capacity is due to rapidly growing trend of fashion and also less / more demand of certain articles, inter - alia, the company has to change the major shoeline in accordance with the market trends. All this involves change in manufacturing operations which causes variances not only between the installed capacity and actual production but also between the actual production of any two years.
36.2. Due to lesser demand of thongs, it was decided to close the thongs cutting and assembly department during the year, whereby the staff and related plant and equipment are being utilized in other department.
37. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

The Board of Director at its meeting held on February 20, 2008 has approved a final cash dividend @ Rs. 2.00 per share amounting to Rs. 000's 15,120 for the year ended December 31, 2007 for approval of the members at the Annual General Meeting to be held on March 31, 2008. The financial statements do not reflect this proposed dividend.
38. GENERAL

38.1. These financial statements have been authorized for issue by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 20, 2008.
38.2. Figures in these financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand rupees unless otherwise stated.

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