Aban Offshore Ltd


BSE: 523204 | NSE: ABAN | ISIN: INE421A01028 
Market Cap: [Rs.Cr.] 1,596 | Face Value: [Rs.] 2
Industry: Oil Drilling / Allied Services

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Board Meet

30-May-12 
Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on May 30, 2012, inter alia, to consider and approve the following agenda: 1. Audited quarterly standalone and consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2012. 2. Audited Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2012. 3. Recommendation of Dividend if any, for the year 2011-12. 4. Closure of Register of Members and Share Transfer Book(s) of the Company. The Board will also consider raising of long term funds through Issue of FCCBs, ADRs, GDRs and issue of equity related securities, etc. to Qualified institutional Buyers, subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. This is only a renewal resolution. Since the Company is publishing Audited financial results for the last quarter, the unaudited quarterly results will not be published. 
31-Jan-12 
Quarterly Results 
08-Nov-11 
Quarterly Results 
05-Aug-11 
Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on August 05, 2011, to transact the following items: 1. To consider and take on record the Unaudited Quarterly Standalone Financial Results of the Company for the period ended June 30, 2011 (Q1). 2. To consider and take on record the Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Results of the Company for the period ended June 30, 2011. 
26-May-11 
Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on May 26, 2011, inter alia, to consider & approve the following agenda: 1. Audited quarterly standalone and consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2011. 2. Audited Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2011. 3. Recommendation of Dividend if any, for the year 2010. 4. Closure of Register of Members and Share Transfer Book(s) of the Company. Further, the Board will also consider raising of long term funds through issue of FCCBs, ADRs, CDRs and issue of equity related securities, etc. to Qualified Institutional Buyers, subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. This is only a renewal resolution. Since the Company is publishing Audited financial results for the last quarter, the unaudited quarterly results will not be published. Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 26, 2011, inter alia, recommends dividend for financial year 2010-11 as follows: 1. A Dividend of 8% per annum on 8% Non-Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares 2. A Dividend of 9% per annum on 9% Non-Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares 3. A Dividend of 9.25% per annum on 9.25% Non-Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares 4. A Dividend of 180% on equity share capital of the Company. Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 26, 2011, inter alia, had approved the following however subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. 1. raising of additional long term resources through issue of FCCBs, GDRs, ADRs etc. not exceeding amount equivalent to USD 400 Million. 2. Issue of equity related securities to qualified institutional buyers upto to Rs. 2500 crores. 3. Re-appointment of Mr. P. Venkateswaran as Deputy Managing Director for a further period of 5 years from August 01, 2011 to July 31, 2016. 4. Re-appointment of Mr. C. P. Gopalkrishnan as Deputy Managing Director for a further period of 5 years from August 01, 2011 to July 31, 2016. (As Per BSE Announcement Dated on 24.05.2011) 

AGM

28-Sep-11
Aban Offshore Limited has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on September 28, 2011. Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company was held on September 28, 2011. (As Per BSE Annoncement Website Dated on 28/09/2011) 
24-Sep-10
Aban Offshore Limited has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on September 24, 2010. Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that the shareholders at the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on September 24, 2010, inter alia, have approved the following: 1. Adoption of Annual Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2010. 2. Declaration of Dividend @ 8% p.a. on the Paid up Non Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2010. 3. Declaration of Dividend @ 9% p.a. on the Paid up Non Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2010. 4. Declaration of Dividend @ 9.25% p.a. on the Paid up Non Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2010. 5. Declaration of Dividend @ Rs.3.60 per Equity Share of face value Rs. 2/- each. 6. Appointment Mr. P. Murari & Mr. V. S. Rao as Directors retiring by rotation. 7. Re-appointment of M/s. Ford, Rhodes, Parks & Co., Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors and fixation of their remuneration. 8. Approval for raising long term resources through issue of FCCBs/ ADRs/GDRs etc., upto an amount not exceeding US$400 Million or its equivalent currencies. 9. Approval for raising long term resources for issue of Equity Shares / fully convertible Debentures / partly convertible debentures / non convertible debentures / any other securities (other than warrants) which are convertible or exchangeable with equity shares to Qualified Institutional Buyers for an amount not exceeding INR 2500 crores inclusive of premium as may be finalized by the Board or any Committee thereof under the Qualified Institutional Placement. (As Per BSE Announcement Website dated on 28.09.2010) 
16-Sep-09
Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that the members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on September 16, 2009, inter alia, have transacted to the following resolution passed: 1. Adoption of the audited Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2009 & the Profit & Loss Account for the year ended on that date, the Auditors Report & the Directors Report. 2. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 8% p.a. on the paid up Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2009. 3. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 9% p.a. on the paid up Non-Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2009. 4. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 9.25% p.a. on the paid up Non-Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2009. 5. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 180% on the paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2009. 6. Re-appointment of Mr. C. P. Gopalkrishnan & Mr. K. Bharathan, as Directors of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 7. Appointment of M/s. Ford, Rhodes, Parks & Co., Chartered Accountants, Chennai as Statutory Auditors of the Company. 8. Special Resolution regarding appointment of Mr. Satish Chandra Gupta as Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 9. Special Resolution regarding renewal of approval for raising of long term funds for an amount not exceeding US$ 400 Million through issue of FCCBs / GDRs / ADRs/ etc. 10. Special Resolution regarding approval For issue of Equity Shares / Fully Convertible Debentures / Partly Convertible Debentures / Optionally convertible Debentures or any other securities other than warrants in one or more placements to Qualified Institutional Buyers for an amount not exceeding INR 2500 crores inclusive of premium as may be finalized by the Board under the Qualified Institutional Placement as provided by SEBI Guidelines from time to time. 
17-Sep-08
The Board has approved the following however subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting schedule to be held on September 17, 2008 "raising of fund through issue, offer and allot Equity Shares / Fully convertible Debentures (FCD) / Partly Convertible Debentures (PCD) / Optionally convertible Debentures (OCD) or any other securities other than warrants, which are convertible into or exchangeable with the equity shares of the Company or other specified securities (hereinafter collectively referred to as ("Securities") in one or more placements to Qualified Institutional Buyers (as defined under SEBI DIP Guidelines, "QIB") for an amount not exceeding INR 1000 Crores (Rupees one thousand crores only) inclusive of such premium as may be finalized under a Qualified Institutional Placement ("QIP") as provided under the provisions of Chapter XIIIA of the SEBI (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines 2000 ("SEBI DIP Guidelines")" Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that the members at the 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on September 17, 2008, inter alia, have accorded to the following: 1. Adoption of the audited Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2008 & the Profit & Loss Account for the year ended on that date, the Auditors Report & the Directors Report. 2. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 8% p.a. on the paid up Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2008. 3. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 9% p.a. on the paid up Non-Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2008. 4. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 180% on the paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2008. 5. Re-appointment of Mr. V S Rao & Mr. P Venkateswaran, as Directors of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 6. Appointment of M/s. Ford, Rhodes, Parks & Co., Chartered Accountants, Chennai as Statutory Auditors of the Company. 7. For raising of long term funds for an amount not exceeding US$ 400 Million through issue of FCCBs / GDRs / ADRs/ etc., (including the revival of approval for raising of finds upto US$ 200 Million). 8. For issue of Equity Shares / Fully Convertible Debentures / Partly Convertible Debentures / Optionally convertible Debentures or any other securities other than warrants in one or more placements to Qualified Institutional Buyers for an amount not exceeding INR 1000 crores inclusive of premium as may be finalized by the Board under the Qualified Institutional Placement as provided by SEBI DIP Guidelines 9. For increase of Authorized Share capital from Rs 1000,00,00,000/- (Rupees One thousand crores only) to Rs 1500,00,00,000/- (Rupees one thousand five hundred crores only) consisting of 250,00,00,000 (Two hundred and fifty crores only) Equity Shares of Rs 2/- each aggregating to Rs 500,00,00,000/- (Rupees five hundred crores only) and 100,00,00,000 (One Hundred crores only) Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs 10/- each (Rupees ten only) aggregating to Rs 1000,00,00,000/- (Rupees One thousand crores only). 10. Alteration of capital clause of Memorandum of Association with respect to above change in the authorized share capital of the Company, subject to necessary provision and approvals. 11. For alteration of capital clause of Articles with respect to above change in the authorized share capital of the Company, subject to necessary provision and approvals. 12. For issue of 50,00,00,000 Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs 10/- each forming part of the Authorised Share Capital of the Company be issued at par / premium / discount and allotted to any person at the discretion of the Board of Directors and the provisions of Section 81 of the Companies Act, 1956 shall not apply to the aforesaid issue and that such shares need not be offered to the existing shareholders of the Company. (As per BSE Announcement dated on 19/09/2008) 
16-Aug-07
Aban Offshore Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held on August 16, 2007. Aban Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that the members at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on August 16, 2007, inter alia, have accorded to the following: 1. Adoption of the audited Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2007 & the Profit & Loss Account for the year ended on that date, the Auditors Report & the Directors Report. 2. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 8% p.a. on the paid up Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2007. 3. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 9% p.a. on the paid up Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference Share Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2007. 4. Declaration of dividend at the rate of 150% on the paid up Equity Capital of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2007. 5. Re-appointment of Mr. K Bharathan & Mr. P Murari as Directors of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. 6. Re-appointment of M/s. Ford, Rhodes, Parks & Co., Chartered Accountants, Chennai as Auditors of the Company from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting to the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company, subject to remuneration, terms & conditions. 7. Re-appointment of Mr. Reji Abraham as Managing Directors of the Company for a period of 5 years effective September 26, 2007, with a revision in terms of remuneration. 8. Approval for change in date of vesting and exercise of shares granted under Employees Stock Options Scheme 2005. 9. Approval for holding stake in the Company by FIIs upto a limit as may be allowed by SEBI from time to time. 10. Revival of approval for raising long term funds for an amount not exceeding US$ 200 Million through issue of FCCBs, ADRs, GDRs, etc. (As Per BSE Announcement Website Dated on 23/08/2007) 

EGM

23-Apr-05
EGM 23/04/2005 To Approve the following :- 1. Increase of Authorised Share Capital from Rs.200 crores consisting of Rs.180 crores of Equity Capital and Rs.20 crores of Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares to Rs.1000 crores consisting of Rs.500 crores of Equity Capital and Rs 5000 million of Cumulative RedeemablePreference Shares and the corresponding alteration in Capital Clause of Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company. 2. Sub-division of Equity Shares from face value of Rs 10/- each into face value of Rs 2/- each. 3. Raising of Capital through issue of Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares. 4. Raising of additional long term resources through issue of FCCBs / GDRs etc. upto US $ 100 million. 5. Increase in Borrowing Power from Rs.1000 crores to Rs.4000 crores over and above the paid up capital and free reserves and authority for Board for creation of Charge / Security on assets. 6. Issue of Employee Stock Option Scheme to eligible persons of the Company and of the Subsidiary Company. Aban Loyd Chiles Offshore Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the Meeting of Board of Directors of the Company held on March 18, 2005, the following items were considered and approved: 1) Increase of Authorised Share Capital from Rs.200 crores consisting of Rs.180 Crores of Equity Capital and Rs.20 Crores of Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares to Rs.1000 Crores consisting of Rs.500 Crores of Equity Capital and Rs.500 Crores of Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares and the corresponding alteration in Capital Clause ofMemorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the Company. 2) Sub-Division of Equity Shares from face value of Rs.10/- each into face value of Rs.2/- each. 3) Raising of Capital through issue of Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares. 4) Raising of additional long term resources through issue of FCCBs, GDRs, Etc., upto US$100 Million. 5) Increase in Borrowing Power from Rs.1000 crores to Rs.4000 crores over and above the paid up capital and free reserves and authority for Board for creation of Charge / Security on assets. 6) Issue of Employee Stock Option Scheme to eligible persons of the Company and of the Subsidiary Company. The Company has further informed that an EGM of the Members of the Company is being convened on April 23, 2005 to obtain the approval of the Members for the above items. (As per NSE Bulletin dated on 21/03/2005) Aban Loyd Chiles Offshore Ltd. has submitted the notice of the EGM of the members of the company to be held on April 23, 2005. (As per NSE bulletin dated on 11/04/2005) The company has informed that the members at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on April 23,2005, inter alia, had approved the following: 1. Subdivision of fully paid Equity Shares of face value of Rs 10/- each in to 5 fully paid Equity Shares of face value of Rs 2/- each. 2. Subdivision of partly paid Equity Shares of face value of Rs 10/- each of which Rs 5/- per share paid up into partly Equity Shares of face value of Rs 2/- each of which Re 1/- per share paid up. (As Per BSE Bulletin Dated 25/04/2005) Aban Loyd Chiles Offshore Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the proceedings of the EGM of the company held on April 23, 2005. (As per NSE bulletin dated on 03/05/2005) 

Peer Comparison

Company Market Cap
(Rs. in Cr.)
P/E (TTM)
(x)
P/BV (TTM)
(x)
EV/EBIDTA
(x)
ROE
(%)
ROCE
(%)
D/E
(x)
O N G C 219,833.06 10.84 2.25 8.21 20.5 25.5 0.18
Cairn India 60,466.45 0.00 1.89 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.04
Oil India 27,321.36 7.66 1.73 4.62 19.6 28.3 0.04
Aban Offshore 1,595.80 0.00 0.79 6.77 10.6 13.2 1.34
Hind.Oil Explor. 1,328.39 39.61 1.13 12.53 7.1 7.4 0.55
Shiv-Vani OilGas 699.80 10.19 0.69 8.32 4.3 10.4 2.16
Jindal Drilling 641.29 10.46 1.26 6.42 25.2 36.7 0.03
Selan Expl. Tech 466.21 10.62 2.25 9.72 20.3 26.9 0.17
Dolphin Offshore 123.43 8.09 0.52 6.87 10.8 14.5 0.48
Interlink Petro 65.54 0.00 1.74 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.23
Asian Oilfield 39.14 0.00 0.42 15.29 0.0 1.3 0.06
Alphageo (India) 24.39 0.00 0.48 52.47 -22.2 -24.6 0.03
Duke Offshore 8.11 2.22 2.68 4.85 11.7 15.0 0.47
Exxoteq Corpn. 2.43 0.00 0.28 0.00 0.0 0.0 6.17
Geologging Inds 1.61 4.10 0.53 0.00 6.1 11.9 0.68

Futures & Options Quote

 
Expiry Date
367.20 9.65  (2.7%)
Instrument: FUTSTK
Expiry Date: 31 May 2012
Open Price: 358.10
Average Price: 361.49
No. of Contracts Traded: 1,434,000
Open Interest: 2,565,000
Underlying: ABAN
Market Lot: 500
Previous Close: 367.20
Day’s High | Low: 370.95 | 351.75
Turnover (Cr.): 51.84
Open Int. Change: -48,500.00 ( [1.9]% )
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Key Information

Key Executives:

P Murari , Vice Chairman 

Reji Abraham , Managing Director 

K Bharathan , Director 

K M Jaya Rao , Nominee (ICICI) 


Company Head Office / Quarters:
Janpriya Crest,
113 Pantheon Road Egmore,
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu-600008
Phone : 91-44-28195555
Fax : 91-44-28195527
E-mail : abanoffshore@aban.com
Web : http://www.abanoffshore.com
Registrars:
Cameo Corporate Services Ltd
Subramanian Building
V Floor
1 Club House Road
Chennai - 600 002

Fund Holding

 
Scheme Name No. of Shares
Escorts Growth Plan (G) 0

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