merino panel products ltd Management discussions


MERINO PANEL PRODUCTS LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OPERATIONS: The Companys net sales increased by Rs.5,25,44 thousand as compared to that of the previous year. This is the highest net sales eve registered by your company. The profit before tax for the year recorded a substantial improvement during the current fiscal, by Rs.1,05,48 thousand as compared with that of the previous year, mainly due to increased sales, other economy and cost control. Your Directors expect that results of the next years should portray a further improved picture regarding the performance of the Company. EXPORT EARNINGS: Your Directors put on record that your Company achieved export turnover (FOB value) during the year of Rs.21,24,72 thousand as against Rs.18,11,78 thousand last year. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE: A sum of Rs.2,76,95 thousand has been incurred towards capital expenditure for the acquisition of various fixed assets put to use during the year. This excludes assets valued at Rs.18,52 thousand which await installation as at the end of the year. HOLDING COMPANY: The holding Company of your Company continues to be Century Laminating Company Limited, which currently holds 14,93,000 Equity Shares out of a total 20,00,000 equity shares as at end of the year.