...WWW.HUL.CO.IN Hindustan Unilever Limited Annual Report 2014-15 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUR ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED Registered Office: Unilever House, B. D. Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 099 CIN : L15140MH1933PLC002030 HUL INVESTOR RELATIONS APP Scan the code given below to download the HUL Investor Relations App for iOS and Android MAKING SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMMONPLACE ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 Awards and Recognition FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-15 SAW MANY SUCCESSES. SOME OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS ARE LISTED BELOW. 1 2 3 4 1 BrandZ TM Awards 2 ‘Client of the Year’ at Effies 3 Dun and Bradstreet Corporate Awards 4 Greentech Award OUR BRANDS • HUL was the No. 1 Indian company to feature on the Forbes list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. • HUL’s mobile radio channel ‘Kan Khajura Tesan’ won three Gold Lions at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. • Ten HUL brands featured in the first ever BrandZ™ Top 50 Most Valuable Indian Brands ranking. • The Kissanpur campaign won Silver at the Jay Chiat Strategic Excellence Awards 2014. • HUL was the ‘Client of the Year’ at Effies 2014 and ‘Media Client of the Year’ at Emvies 2014. OUR PEOPLE UNILEVER SUSTAINABLE LIVING PLAN (USLP) The USLP is our key differentiator. It is our blueprint to drive sustainable growth and has three big goals, i.e....
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...Annual Report 2014-15 Infosys Annual Report 2014-15 Narayana Murthy A tribute to our founders Nandan M. Nilekani S. Gopalakrishnan K. Dinesh The year 2014 was a milestone in our Company's history, when we bid farewell to three of our founders who held executive positions in the Company during the year – Narayana Murthy, S. Gopalakrishnan and S. D. Shibulal. Narayana Murthy stepped down as the Chairman of the Board on October 10, 2014. His vision, leadership and guidance have been an inspiration to Infosys, the Indian IT industry and an entire generation of technology entrepreneurs. He propelled the Company into accomplishing many firsts and in setting industry benchmarks on several fronts. He espoused the highest level of corporate governance standards that have defined Infosys over the years and made us a globally respected corporation. Between June 2013 and October 2014, he guided the Company through a period of stabilization and leadership transition. S. Gopalakrishnan stepped down as Vice Chairman of the Board on October 10, 2014. Kris, as he is popularly known, served the Company in several capacities over the last 33 years. As the Chief Executive Officer between 2007 and 2011, he steered the Company at a time when the world was faced with economic crises. Ranked as a global thought leader, Kris has led the technological evolution of the Company. S. D. Shibulal stepped down as the Company's Chief Executive Officer on July...
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...Wireless World Budget Proposal For 2010-2015 BUSN-278 Fall 2010 Professor Rebecca Boling Annie Hogan DeVry University ------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Section | Title | Subsection | Title | Page Number | 1.0 | Executive summary | | | 3 | 2.0 | Sales Forecast | | | 3 | | | 2.1 | Sales Forecast | 3 | | | 2.2 | Methods and Assumptions | 3 | 3.0 | Capital Expenditure Budget | | | 4 | 4.0 | Investment Analysis | | | 4 | | | 4.1 | Cash flows | 4 | | | 4.2 | NPV Analysis | 4-5 | | | 4.3 | Rate of Return Calculations | 5 | | | 4.4 | Payback Period Calculations | 6 | 5.0 | Pro Forma Financial Statements | | | 6 | | | 5.1 | Pro Forma Income Statement | 6 | | | 5.2 | Pro-Forma Cash flow Statement | 6 | | | 5.3 | Pro-Forma Balance Sheets | 7 | 6.0 | Works Cited | | | 7 | * * * * Wireless World is a retail store that sells strictly wireless products developed and geared towards busy individuals who need their product to match their on-the-go lifestyle. The products sold here include phones, notebooks, netbooks, eReaders, iPads, and other similar wireless products. The target demographic for Wireless World includes adults ranging from early twenties to late forties who lead very active and organized lifestyles. Our target market has an interest in wireless gadgets and the potential they hold. This store will be located in a large shopping center called Millenia...
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...Erasmus RSM MFM: Mergers & Acquisitions ‘SABMiller Acquisition of Royal Grolsch NV’ Dou Wednesday, July 01, 2009 S. Mongeau Mergers & Acquisitions Analysis: SAB Miller Plc. Acquisition of Royal Grolsch NV Author: Scott Allen Mongeau Erasmus Rotterdam School of Business Candidate - 2009 Masters in Financial Management scott@biomatica.com Supervisor: Hans Haanappel, PhD Erasmus University Rotterdam, Department of Finance Assistant Professor - Faculty of Economics hans_haanappel@planet.nl I. MANAGEMENT SUMMARY SABMiller plc (www.sabmiller.com), publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:SAB) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE:SAB), and available via the US OTC market (OTC:SBMRF), is a global brewing and bottling group. Founded in South Africa in 1895, SABMiller today is an international enterprise with a market value of £21 billion, producing a range of premium beers, including six numbering amongst the top 50 brands in the world: Pilsner Urquell, Peroni, Miller Genuine Draft, Miler Lite, Castle and Grolsch. The Grolsch brand, previously purveyed by 392-year-old Royal Grolsch NV, was the target of a notable acquisition in the brewery industry in November of 2007, with SABMiller paying a premium €816 million ($1.2bn; £583m), an 84% premium over Grolsch’s then share price. A premium price for a premium band, the acquisition of Grolsch added a northern European product to SABMiller’s portfolio and expanded its native and foreign market share. Riding a wave...
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...precise steps they are going to take to meet their agenda. Major companies, such as Best Buy, will outline this in their annual report to shareholders. A major component of this is the financial planning on how costs and sales will be affected and the risk associated with their decisions. Best Buy is the world’s largest multi-channel consumer electronics retailer with stores in the U.S., Canada, China and Mexico and is the 10th largest online retailer in the U.S. and Canada. Its unique customer loyalty program has earned it the recognition of being number one and more than 1.6 billion visitors use its website and visit the stores each year. Its 145,000-plus employees are committed to helping deliver the technology solutions that provide product value and knowledge to customers, further enhancing the overall shopping experience as well as promoting new technology that is educational, enjoyable, and useful in the daily lives of the public. On April 30, 2013, Best Buy announced plans to sell its 50% ownership interest in Best Buy Europe to Car phone Warehouse Group PLC. This transaction was completed on June 26, 2013. As a result of the decision to sell, Best Buy Europe was presented as discontinued operations beginning in Q1 FY14. The discontinued operations presentation for Best Buy Europe will be applied retroactively, so prior period financial statements will reflect Best Buy Europe as discontinued operations, along...
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...ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 MAKING SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMMONPLACE ABOUT HUL OUR PURPOSE TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMMONPLACE. We work to create a better future every day, with brands and services that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our first priority is to our consumers – then customers, employees, suppliers and communities. When we fulfil our responsibilities to them, we believe that our shareholders will be rewarded. EXAMPLES OF OUR PURPOSE-DRIVEN BRANDS In 2012, over 60% of tomatoes used in Kissan Ketchup in India were from sustainable sources. Significant progress made in reducing the amount of salt, calories and trans fat in our portfolio. By the end of 2012, 66% of our Foods portfolio (by volume) was compliant with the 5 g per day salt target. More than 60% of our children’s ice cream portfolio in India contains 110 kilocalories or fewer per portion. More than 45 million people gained access to safe drinking water from Pureit globally by end of 2012. About 47 million people reached through Lifebuoy hand washing programmes by end of 2012. OUR BRANDS IN ACTION HINDUSTAN UNILEVER IS KNOWN FOR SOME OF THE MOST LOVED BRANDS. TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.HUL.CO.IN/BRANDS-IN-ACTION/ CONTENTS OVERVIEW 02 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 12 14 16 18 20 Operational Highlights Financial Performance Performance Trends Chairman’s Letter Board of Directors Management Committee Our Business Model Unilever Sustainable Living Plan Winning with Brands and Innovation...
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...simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230-425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. (e) As disclosed in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (“Kraft”) on June 2, 2015 (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”) relating to the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 24, 2015 (the “Merger Agreement”), among H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation, a...
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...ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 MAKING SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMMONPLACE ABOUT HUL OUR PURPOSE TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMMONPLACE. We work to create a better future every day, with brands and services that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our first priority is to our consumers – then customers, employees, suppliers and communities. When we fulfil our responsibilities to them, we believe that our shareholders will be rewarded. EXAMPLES OF OUR PURPOSE-DRIVEN BRANDS In 2012, over 60% of tomatoes used in Kissan Ketchup in India were from sustainable sources. Significant progress made in reducing the amount of salt, calories and trans fat in our portfolio. By the end of 2012, 66% of our Foods portfolio (by volume) was compliant with the 5 g per day salt target. More than 60% of our children’s ice cream portfolio in India contains 110 kilocalories or fewer per portion. More than 45 million people gained access to safe drinking water from Pureit globally by end of 2012. About 47 million people reached through Lifebuoy hand washing programmes by end of 2012. OUR BRANDS IN ACTION HINDUSTAN UNILEVER IS KNOWN FOR SOME OF THE MOST LOVED BRANDS. TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.HUL.CO.IN/BRANDS-IN-ACTION/ CONTENTS OVERVIEW 02 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 12 14 16 18 20 Operational Highlights Financial Performance Performance Trends Chairman’s Letter Board of Directors Management Committee Our Business Model Unilever Sustainable Living Plan Winning with Brands and Innovation...
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...products in the market. B) The financial statements that are commonly prepared for external reporting purposes are balance sheet, statement of cash flow, statement of shareholder’s equity and income statement. The title General Mills give these statements are General Mills inc and Subsidiaries consolidated statement of earnings i.e. Income statement and consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statement of cash flows, and consolidated shareholder’s equity. Consolidated means combined financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries. Company’s financial statements give an aggregate view at the financial position of a company. Parent company and its subsidiaries help to determine position of an entire group as opposed to one company’s standalone position. C) In US, publicly traded companies must file financial statements with the SEC – Securities Exchange Commission. The 2 main compulsory filings are:- Form 10K – the audited annual report that includes the four financial statements with explanation and analysis of financial results. Form 10Q – the unaudited quarterly report that includes summary version of the 4 financial statements and disclosures. D) Management is responsible for financial statements and auditors conduct an audit of financial data and consult with management over any deficiencies uncovered. Potential users of General Mills are as follows:- Managers and employees – Management needs financial information to make business decisions...
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...ACT 410 10-K Annual Report Amazon.com, Inc. Miriam Batres Part I - 1. What is the purpose of the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)? The Management Discussion and Analysis section of the company’s annual report is a report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm’s financial statements. It explains the period’s financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial statements in the annual report.[1] The MD&A section also emphasize on other parts of the company and explain what accounting methods they use. 2. Summarize the SEC requirements for the presentation of the MD&A. The SEC requires that the MD&A present the most important and relevant information to the investors or anyone who reads the MD&A. The SEC emphasizes that the MD&A shouldn’t be a recitation of financial statements in narrative form; it should come from management in terms that everyone can easily understand. The SEC emphasizes the following: overall presentation and focus of MD&A, an emphasis on analysis of financial information, known material trends and uncertainties, key performance indicators, including non-financial indicators, liquidity and capital resources, and critical accounting estimates. [2] Part II - 3. What types of investments does the company hold? According to the Annual Report, amazon invests in money market funds, corporate debt securities, U.S. government agency securities, asset backed securities...
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...Statement of Advice Prepared for Mr Brian and Leanne Prepared 21 August 2013 Prepared by Michelle Tee, MFP Senior Financial Planner Authorised Representative Number 123456 Level 1, 123 Camordy Road St lucia, QLD 4067 Phone: 07 2345 2345 michelle@insfunds.com.au Authorised Representatives of XYZ Financial Planning Pty Ltd ABN 12 222 222 222 AFS Licence Number 222222 GPO Box 2222 Brisbane QLD 1234 Scope of Advice Thank you for discussing your financial planning problems with me. My aim is to help you to achieve your objectives and ensuring that your lifestyle is maintained. You have requested our advice to the following areas which you stated are important: You want to know your insurance needs so that you are able to meet financial obligations in case of any serious accident or illness. It is important you understand that all advice is scaled – only you can limit the scope of our advice. Please note that I have limited my recommendations, thus please consider my advices towards your financial goals and objectives. It is important you understand that all advice is scaled - that is, all advice is limited to some extent. Please note that my following recommendations are based on the information you have provided me and only relate to the areas above. This advice does not take into account all of your personal situations. Since you did not provide sufficient details of your current cash flow position in order for reviewing your financial...
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...INSIDE Wipro in Brief Customer Focus Financial Highlights Chairman's Letter to the Stakeholders CEO's Letter to the Stakeholders CFO's Letter to the Stakeholders Board of Directors Sustainability Highlights 2012-13 Management Discussion & Analysis Directors Report Corporate Governance Report Business Responsibility Report Standalone Financial Statements Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Financial Statements under IFRS Glossary 2 4 8 10 12 14 16 22 24 41 55 85 106 147 183 231 This Annual Report is printed on 100% recycled paper as certified by the UK-based National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) and France - based Association des Producteurs et des Utilisateurs des papiers et cartons Recycles (APUR). Certain statements in this annual report concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits, our ability to generate and manage growth, intense competition in IT services, our ability to maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration...
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...CONTENTS CORPORATE OVERVIEW (1-31) Board of Directors Senior Management Corporate Information Chairman’s Statement Designed to Deliver Product Range Global Presence Milestones Winners From Tata Motors Customer Satisfaction Green Mobility Human Resources Corporate Social Responsibility FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (32-45) Pace in Performance Summarised Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss (Standalone & Consolidated) Fund Flow Statement Subsidiary Companies: Financial Highlights Financial Statistics STATUTORY REPORTS (46-122) Notice Directors’ Report Management Discussion and Analysis Report on Corporate Governance Awards and Achievements FINANCIALS Standalone Financials (123-168) Auditors’ Report Balance Sheet Profit and Loss Statement Cash Flow Statement Notes to Accounts Consolidated Financials (169-206) Auditors’ Report Balance Sheet Profit and Loss Statement Cash Flow Statement Notes to Accounts Attendance Slip and Proxy Form ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: Friday, August 10, 2012 Time: 3.00 p.m. Venue: Birla Matushri Sabhagar, 19, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, Mumbai 400 020. 2 6 7 8 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Tata Motors began operations in 1945. Since that time, we have remained committed to our values and our stakeholders. We have maintained a consistent focus on strengthening our organisation, and expanding our presence. Today, through our subsidiaries and associate companies, we already operate in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Spain and South Africa. Our forays...
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...with outstanding outcomes India, May 20, 2013: Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL), (BSE: 508869, NSE: INE437A01024), the Healthcare Pioneer and leading provider of quality clinical care today reported its consolidated financial results according to Indian GAAP for the quarter and financial year ending March 31, 2013. On the annual performance front Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) recorded an increase in consolidated revenues by 19.7% at Rs. 37,687 million compared to Rs. 31,475 million in FY12. Profit after Tax (PAT) was recorded at Rs. 3,044 million in FY13 vs. Rs. 2,194 million in FY12. The fourth quarter financials of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) recorded improved performance over the fourth quarter of previous year. Consolidated Revenues recorded a 12.9% growth at Rs. 9,445 million compared to Rs. 8,365 million in Q4FY12. Profit after Tax (PAT) was recorded at Rs. 692 million vs. Rs. 453 million in Q4FY12, a growth of 52.9%. 1 Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman said, “Our focus on Patient Service having Clinical outcomes as the nucleus is not only a way of life but a reason for our existence, this is supplemented by our robust DNA of operational excellence thereby enabling us to ensure consistent and Industry leading financial performance for...
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...1. Real Estate- India Story (Real Estate Sector Analysis) Introduction The awe and wonder of Real Estate in India lies in its flexible nature and its value appreciation over time. Events and phenonemena sweeping at the industry are pushing the limits of people's aspirations, concept of good living, contemporary working style and recreation, their risk appetite, and money they can commit for high quality construction and smartly done up space. There is also a progressive feel to Tier II cities like Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Kochi and Chandigarh apart from the outstanding metros of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. Each city has its own distinct advantages that can give a direction to the real estate activity. There is a constant striving for better infrastructure, transparency, quality of life. The same is making inroads into those towns and cities which are closely following in the heels of these cities making then the 'investment cities of India'. Real estate can be divided into three categories: • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural Trends in Real Estate: We can invest into all the given areas and can make return by capital appreciation, rental income, agricultural produce, lease and commercial use. The following factors influence the price and cost of the real estate: * The physical characteristics of the property * The property rights * The time horizon of holding the property *...
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