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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legal Structure 10
Primary Products 11
Installed/Rated Capacities 14
SWOT Analysis 16
Market Segments 28
The Competitors 28
The Customers 29
Pricing 31
Promotion/Marketing 32
Distribution Channel 34
Historical Production 36
Staffing Requirements 41
Recruitment 42
Compensation 42
Historical Analysis 45
SECTION I
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Heavy Mechanical Complex Taxila, Established in 1971, is one of the largest industrial units of its
kind in Pakistan. The purpose of its establishment was to support the Pakistani industry with local
industrial products line. HMC introduced a very diverse product line and enjoys almost complete
market superiority in many if its products. This gives it an unprecedented advantage to compete
and lead the market. Unfortunately that is not the case and HMC has been lagging behind the
industry. The technology it uses is obsolete and business model has been unsuccessful. Its
competitors are far ahead in both technology and Business operations. Actual production capacity
of HMC is negligible as compare to its installed capacity. This report highlights major issues faced
by HMC that resulted in its downfall and proposes recommendations on how to deal with them.
Engagement Overview
HMC 3 has appointed BDO Ebrahim & Co Chartered Accountants for preparation of a comprehensive
business plan, the objective of which is to provide recommendations for enabling HMC to run as a
financially self-reliant organization. We have been asked to work on the following plans:
Restructuring Plan
Sales and marketing Plan
Production Plan
Human Resource Plan and
Financial Plan
Restructuring Plan
HMC has been in need of a major overhaul, both at the production and administration level for over
a decade but no measure had been taken to address this significant need. Currently HMC requires a
two-tiered plan to restart its operations and be productive again. In the short run the first priority
of HMC should be to obtain an emergency injection of funds from the government to be able to stay
afloat and cover its working capital needs. Secondly, HMC must pay the salaries to its employees,
which have not been paid for the past 7 months. HMC must also bring a board of qualified and
experienced personal to monitor and control its operations. On primary recommendation is Public
Private Partnership to enable HMC to compete with the private sector and achieve self-reliance. In
this regard, the Joint Venture proposal of SINOMAC for investing USD 1.5 billion over a period of 12
years may be considered. The second option is implementation of Balancing Modernization
Restructuring and Expansion (BMRE) program to overhaul and fill in the technology gap presently
existing in HMC. As a last resort if the recommended options are not achievable then, Strategic and
Planning Division (SPD) may take over HMC and bring it under its management.
such as defense, power and refineries etc. But where HMC is lacking is its ability to employ market
research and cost competitions. Business intelligence Units and flexible pricing strategies have
become the need of the hour. HMC must carve out proper sales plan to increase their market share
and employ various distribution channels to help expand their market access. Further, HMC needs
to diversify its product range and look for alternatives instead of traditional product lines. With the
advent of restructuring plan export market horizon can also open up leading to increased revenues.
Production Plan
HMC is a commercial operation with revenues linked directly to production levels. Which means that
efficiency in this process is the key to making HMC profitable. In the past five years, productions
have been seriously low either due to reduced sales. With the adoption of Balancing, Modernization,
Restructuring and Expansion (BMRE) plan HMC would again be one of the modern industrial unit and
it is highly likely that production capacities would be largely utilized and new customers would be
attracted. The production capacity utilization has been as low as 15% in 2015 whereas in recent
years of 2011 and 2012 its capacity utilization was close to 50%. One of the main reason for such
capacity utilizations has been low sales volume and also outdated and depreciated machinery not
able to reach close to rated capacities. With BMRE the capacity utilization is expected to be
increased and additional revenue streams expected to be opened up.
Financial Plan
The financial health of HMC has been deteriorating over a period of last many years. The major
blow had been in the last couple of years where the sales volume declined to a large extent. HMC
has not been able to pay-off its financial obligations due to this crunch. In fact re-scheduling of
overdue loans also could not give a boost to ailing financial health. To add to the woes of HMC,
certain rules of PPRA also restricted the sales volume by not being customer friendly. The financial
independence and reliance can be achieved with the Joint Venture option of SINOMACH proposing
to invest USD 1.5 billion. Their technological expertise and experience can a vital boost to the ailing
condition of HMC. The BMRE plan with the total investment of around PKR 26 Billion can be second
tier option provided the management equally contributes with its skill and leadership. The financial
projections under the BMRE option are given in the relevant section that exhibit a healthy Net
Present Value of PKR 9 Billion and Internal Rate of 18%.
Recommendations
Our Primary recommendation is public private partnership with one of the proposals offering USD
1.5 Billion investment over the period of 12 years. This proposal should be considered on priority
while at the same time finalize the modalities and terms and conditions of this transaction.
The second proposal of BMRE of HMC may be considered to upgrade and expand the existing
facilities. This plan should revive HMC operations, however, the management must be equal to task
to grasp the opportunity and make maximum out of it. This BMRE is expected to involve investment,
involving both Foreign and Local Currency element, to the tune of PKR 26 Billion. The financial
projections are also included in the business plan.
The Third proposal being the last resort involves our recommendation of takeover of HMC by
Strategic Planning Division (SPD) that will require injection of approximately PKR 1 billion for
working capital needs.
Disclaimer
Our valuation report is subject to assumption and limiting conditions with restricted usage and
distribution. It is based on historical and Prospective Financial Information shared by the Management.
No changes may be made in our report except with our prior approval and consent. Further, we assume
no responsibility on factual accuracy of historical or forecast information shared by Management, and
hence we do not express any assurance in this regard.
SECTION II
ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW
II ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW
Heavy Mechanical Complex Private Limited (HMC) was established in 1971 under 3rd Five Year Plan.
Its establishment was a vital and significant step in implementing Government’s Industrial Policy of
shifting the emphasis from consumer goods to capital and producer goods industry. In overall scheme
of establishing basic and key industries, HMC was the most important industries of 3rd Five Year
Plan. Later, in 1976 Heavy Foundry & Forge (HFF) was established, to produce intermediary goods,
in continuity of the scheme. Both the companies were merged together in 1990.
HMC has been sustaining sizable losses and its business continuity has been brought into question.
The below table depicts the audited financial performance.
In order to assess the possible synergies, optimization and to make it financially self-reliant, the
HMC-3 Management has requested BDO Ebrahim & Co. for a preparation of a comprehensive Business
Plan for HMC.
SECTION III
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Legal Structure
Heavy Mechanical Complex (Private) Limited (the Company) was incorporated in Pakistan under
the repealed Companies Act, 1913 (now Companies Ordinance, 1984) in July 1975. It was a wholly
owned subsidiary of State Engineering Corporation (Private) Limited (the Holding Company/SEC).
The Company was subsequently put under direct control of Ministry of Industries, Production and
Special Initiatives vide Administrative Order No. 6(12)PR-1/2007 dated July 3, 2008 with a new
Board of Directors. The principal place of business of the Company is situated at Hattar Road,
Taxila.
Primary Products
Chemical & Petro- Sulphuric Acid Plant, Basic chromium Sulphate Plant, industrial
Chemical Plant Alcohol distiller, Gas, Dehydration, LPG/LNG. Gas Purification &
Sulphur Recovery Plants.
Industrial Boilers Fire tube Package units, water tube package units, heat recovery
boilers, begasse fire boilers (capacity upto 200 T/hr)
Thermal Power Plants Equipment for utility boilers, membrane all, turbine/generator
parts.
Hydel Power Plants Gates, penstocks, wicket gates, head covers, turbine/generator
parts
Cranes Electric overhead travelling crane, portal & mobile cranes.
Road Construction Static & vibratory road rollers, asphalt mixing plant.
Machinery
Steel Structures For thermal power plants, process plants etc.
Railways Equipment Railway axles, surface troverser, screw coupling & screw jack.
Installed/Rated Capacities
TONNAGES
S.No Description INSTALLED
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
CAPACITY
1 MECHANICAL WORKS
TOTAL:
(FOUNDRY,FORGE, & STEEL INGOT) 56,680 4,228 7,063 8,760 11,588 9,790 7,749
RATED CAPACITY 56,680 56,680 56,680 56,680 56,680 56,680
SWOT Analysis
Strength Weaknesses
Potentially Huge customer base for its Inability to provide to give supplier’s
products both domestically and credit, soft loans and financing of power
internationally projects
Ability to deliver high quality products Longer delivery cycles when compared
at competitive prices with other international competitors
Access to cheap domestic labor The company lacks effective marketing
infrastructure
A strong workforce of 1,100 employees
Exposure to the risks associated with
Opportunities for Strategic Joint
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates
Ventures with foreign interested parties
mainly because of import of
Flexibility to produce products in divers components & raw materials and
product lines exports of equipment
Very Few Domestic Competitors in Limited presence in developing
limited market sections countries
Ability to monopolize various industrial Strong competition in foreign market
items means market share growth is limited
Many potential projects with the The distribution & after sales system
inauguration of CPEC lacks competitive skills
Potential to sell Energy production Government intervention causes
facilities due to rise in Demand operational issues and inefficiencies
All technical facilities available under Inconsistent revenue streams due to
one Roof. Cyclic nature of business in capital
goods.
Complex processes like castings, Permanent employment causing huge
forging, fabrication, machinery & fixed cost.
assembly to be performed easily with
Inability to retain qualified and
the availably of required skills
experience staff due to inconsistent and
International Standard products low paying schedule in comparison with
certified by competitors.
ISO-9OOl :2000& ASME Outmoded and Anachronistic machines
resulting in inefficiencies and low
Comfortable level of Coordination with product yields.
international Organizations due to
standard engineering practices. Immediate crisis due to rapidly ageing
and retiring staff.
An exceptionally strong production base
for sugar plants deliverable on turn-key Old machines with inflexible
basis manufacturing styles resulting in losing
energy market share.
Capability to manufacture high value
addition process equipment for oil & gas Shortage of qualified and capable
process industries, refineries. Hydro management staff greatly reducing
and thermal power plants. construction capabilities.
Process efficiency Improvement, Bye- themselves can sell their plant and
products and high pressure boilers for equipment.
co-generation in sugar industry.
Brain drain of qualified and experienced
Ability to produce advanced Strategic staff to competitors and migration
defense products and nuclear power outside the country
plants.
Duplication of facilities by Government.
CPEC could bring major projects in strategic organizations.
infrastructure development and Energy
Increasing fixed costs.
Generation projects.
Rapidly Increasing liabilities are a major
threat.
SECTION IV
RESTRUCTURING PLAN
IV RESTRUCTURING PLAN
In order to provide short term relief immediate steps needs to be taken to revive the operations
of HMC.
HMC in the current times has faced many downfalls and as a result the moral of its employees
is at its lowest. The is further exaggerated by the fact that the employees have not been paid
salary for the past 7 months. In order for the staff to be reinvigorated and motivated to remain
and work at HMC it is essential that they be paid their dues as soon as possible. This would
provide an incentive to experienced and qualified staff to stay. Furthermore it would also
reinforce their commitment to HMC.
HMC is facing a severe shortage of working capital which has brought its operations to virtually
a stand still. The losses suffered during the current year accompanied by a heavy burden of
potential loan repayments and current liabilities towards its employee have taken a toll on the
company’s liquidity and finances. There is an urgent need of funds to be injected. It is
recommended that immediate efforts should be made to convince the government to inject
working capital as required by HMC to restart its operations and become productive. The detail
of emergency relief fund is given below.
HMC has already taken a loan from National bank of Pakistan, State Engineering Corporation
and Government of Pakistan. Since HMC has defaulted on loan no bank is willing to take the
risk to give bank guarantee. The government should intervene and instruct the banks to issue
bank guarantees required for HMC operations.
Install a Supervisory board consisting of qualified and experienced personnel who have
preferably worked in similar industries and have bailed out companies out of similar situations.
Supervisory board should have complete independence and authority to perform its duties. The
composition of the Board maybe as follows;
Immediately hire vacant critical positions with competent and qualified staff who
have a track record of delivering performance. In fact, the services of retired officers
who have performed better while they were in service or hiring staff from
competitors can also be considered.
Should review the performance of the company initially on fortnightly basis,
however, after a passage of time when the performance has come in the intended
direction then the weekly performance review meeting maybe converted into
fortnightly or even monthly reviews.
HMC is a mega industrial project that are expensive and time consuming to build in the beginning
but provide a great return in the long run and serve as the backbone of an industrial economy of a
developing country. HMC has served Pakistan for the last 40+ years. It is to be noted that during
this time no major expansion or upgradation has been carried out at HMC. As a result it has lagged
behind its competitors in the production and efficiency. It no longer has the ability to complete its
orders on time or fulfill the increasingly diverse demands of its customers. As of now HMC is in an
Urgent need of balancing, organization, restructuring and expansion. Without the adoption of latest
technology and engineering methods HMC would not be able to withstand. Since it is not likely to
have reliable sources of new technology to be obtained from domestic sources. The best option is
to Import the new technology from foreign sources already using a reliable and efficient system .
In order to achieve our objective, following scenarios would serve as the best and most feasible
options to turnaround HMC in a reasonable budget and time period.
HMC currently has three major needs to be fulfilled in order for it to become productive and
productive and profitable again
SINOMACH has proposed to invest $ 1,543 Million. That would solve most of the liquidity and working
capital issues faced by HMC. SINOMACH was involved in the HMC setup and commissioning in the
1960s. SINOMACH has arrangements and also agreed to bring in new technology for the construction
of Shops for Power Plant Equipment Manufacturing Steel melting, forging, heat treatment,
Machine shop, assembly, fabrication, Power Plants, Exhibition Hall, Offices, R&D, Club among other
things. This would make HMC Viable for the Next 15- 20 Years. Since main focus of SINOMACH is on
the project for hydel & thermal power plants, oil & gas processing plants, railways requirements,
etc. in the country for future of Pakistan, a country with crippling energy shortages and in need of
major upgradations in many if its sectors including railways, would provide it with a sound customer
base for the foreseeable future. An additive feature of the involvement of SINOMACH would be
their technical expertise and managerial experience commercial operations which would be
extremely beneficial in guiding HMC out of its current state of affairs.
If private sector interest in HMC is unable to practically materialize then HMC would need another
strategy to survive. HMC is a large industrial unit and in the long term all industrial Units need to
capture the market to survive. For this purpose there is a need to install new production units to
produce state of the art goods and diversify product line. In this regard there is an approved PC-1
for BMRE. Which in our opinion should be broken down into phases as exhibited below
Phase 1 in this phase it is recommended that the focus should be on the installation of
machine shop, Fabrication shop, Power generation and Quality assurance. As per our
information it takes 2 years to complete this project. This would not only go well with the
recommendations of the short term recovery plan but also would be a huge step in making
the HMC self-reliant and self-sufficient in less than 3 years. The summary of Phase-1 project
cost which involves both local and foreign currency component is detailed below.
Cost
Machine Foreign Exchange Local Total
US $ Eq. Pk. Rs. Pk. Rs. Pk. Rs.
EOT Cranes,Materials handling equipment & transport 1.90 197.60 184.48 382.08
Phase 2 In this phase it is recommended that Foundry and Forge be taken up and BMRE done.
This will also involve heavy CAPEX. The phase wise detail of which are given below.
Cost
Machine Foreign Exchange Local Total
US $ Eq. Pk. Rs. Pk. Rs. Pk. Rs.
EOT Cranes,Materials handling equipment & transport 8.15 847.60 181.50 1,029.10
The completion of above phases will enable HMC to produce new product lines with one of
the major lines of power generation.
It is important to note that this is a scenario to be adopted if all other options fail to deliver. SPD
is an entity with various sub entities under its wings, it has the necessary expertise, both
managerial and Technical to run an operation like HMC. But it is to be noted that HMC has three
major needs and a takeover by SPD of HMC would have the following most likely outcomes
Need for capital: HMC requires at least PKR 1,000 million just to recover from its
losses and continue its operation which shall be arranged by SPD.
Need for new Technology HMC is in urgent need of Upgradation and the best
solution has been proposed in the form of a PC-1 for BMRE. This would need a further
PKR 21 billion to be able to upgrade and also close to 3 years to actually be able to
produce and utilize its new capacity.
Need for a sound Commercial Operation SPD is a strategic defense agency, even
though it has all the technical experience and personal but to run a commercial
operation would be highly challenging and would at best be experimental. It would
need the services of private sector experts of relevant fields to commercially run
the organization.
The management of HMC should make all possible efforts to engage the government and bring their
attention to the importance of this institution and the need to save it from shutting down. In this
regard following bargains should be negotiated;
HMC is in severe depression and in order to recover from it HMC should not be
treated as any regular industrial entity rather it should obtain as many exemptions
from the government. For this purpose Obtain Complete Income Tax holiday
(Advance Tax, Normal Tax including minimum tax) from Federal Board of Revenue
for a period of at least 5 years
The greatest burden on HMC is its inability to pay off its loan along with interest.
Since most of its loan is from National Bank of Pakistan (A Government Entity) HMC
is in a position to obtain approval for Loan write off from Government of Pakistan.
All government contracts and tenders involving usage of Products similar to what
HMC produces, should be first made available to HMC for its assessment as regards
its pricing and ability to manufacture.
Impress upon Federal Board of Revenue to further insert import barriers (tariff and
non-tariff) to facilitate local industry and also HMC. This would not only reduce Trade
Deficit but also improve the Competitiveness of HMC in the private market.
Miscellaneous Recommendations
No recovery project would be complete without any plan to obtain a steady source of income. For
this purpose following recommendations should be adopted
In the short term the product line of HMC cannot be dramatically diversified. But at
the same time there are many products which HMC might be easily able to manage
and is not listed in the company’s list of items available for sale. For this purpose an
industrial consultant should be hired with the knowledge and ability to recommend
new products to be made at HMC with existing facilities
A complete installation and purchase plan for all the industries and products
produced by HMC should be displayed at the company Website along with Price Tags
and periods of completion. This is to be done in order to attract new customers both
big and small who might not be well informed about the HMC production. The process
of sales should be made as easy and comfortable to the buyer as possible. It would
help not only with the growth but also improve the image of HMC as customer
friendly Company which would be beneficial in attracting new clients
Specialized Project Managers should be hired to oversee individual or small projects
from start to finish and remain in direct communication with the customer for any
customized changes. This would not only allow the projects to be built in agreement
with customer specification but would also provide company with a person who
would take complete responsibility of the matters.
SECTION V
HMC when it was initially installed had very few competitors which gave it almost complete monopoly
over the market. With the passage of time, private as well as foreign investors came into the competition
which made it difficult for HMC to maintain its superior market share. HMCs market share was most
affected in the sugar sector which was also one of its major revenue streams. Following are the
Competitors of Sugar Mills machinery & Equipment:
4. Brother Engineering.
HMC even though has a very wide range of products that can be offered to different but the core
focus of HMC is on attracting client from Sugar Mills.
Tandlianwala group
Ramzan Sugar Mills
Fatima Sugar Mills
Potential clients
HMC is also looking at some potential clients which may prove out to be major customers
in the near future such as
Some of the major clients in different sectors are also listed below
Cement Sector
Hydel Power
Refinery Sector
GASGO ENGG
PAK ARAB Refinery
NATIONAL refinery Karachi
EAS Industries
OGDCL
Cranes
HMC
PMO Rawalpindi
National Development Complex
Garrison ENGG Bahawalpur
PAK Railway Lahore
HMC STOCK
FECTO BOARDS
SECURITY PAPERS
AKHTAR SAID ENGINEERING
NUST
DEFENCE
NESOM Islamabad
NDC Islamabad
SPD Islamabad
HIT Taxila
HMC-3 Taxila
5.4 Pricing
HMC along with many of its technological upgrades must also modernize its sales and marketing
strategies in order to capture the market and become profitable again. Historically HMC has been
adopting system of pricing which has caused more harm than good. Many a times Cost of sales has
exceeded far more than the actual sales value resulting in losses. It is recommended that following
steps should be taken in this direction
This is the first step which HMC must take to adopt the modern methodologies of pricing.
Business intelligence is a set of methodologies, processes, architectures, and technologies
that transform raw data into meaningful and useful information used to enable more
effective strategic, tactical, and operational insights and decision-making, HMC requires a
dedicated unit for this purpose consisting of skilled personal that would propose
recommendations on day to day basis fitting HMCs product and production lines. It would
also be used to support a wide range of business decisions ranging from operational to
strategic. But the core focus of this unit would be on product pricing. Strategic business
decisions include priorities, goals and directions at the broadest level and this has been
lacking at HMC. In all cases Business Intelligence Unit would be able to combine data derived
from the market with data from company sources such as financial and operations data.
When combined, external and internal data can provide a more complete picture which, in
effect will create an "intelligence" that cannot be derived by any singular source. Business
Intelligence Unit can empower HMC to gain insight into new markets, assess demands and
suitability of products and services for different market segments and gauge the impact of
marketing efforts.
Pricing Strategy
After Business Intelligence Unit has been developed it would be essential to adopt a pricing
strategy that would enable HMC to estimate cost and profits. A good pricing strategy would
help HMC to maximize profitability for each unit sold or from the market overall. It can also
be used to defend HMCs existing market share from competitors, to increase market share
or to enter a new market There are many pricing strategies but we recommended the
following to be adopted due to their simplicity of application and customization
Cost Plus Margin It is a pricing method in which a company first determines its
break-even price for the product. This is done by calculating all the costs involved
in the production such as raw materials used in it transportation etc., marketing
and distribution of the product. Then a markup is set for each unit, based on the
profit the company needs to make, its sales objectives and the price it believes
customers will pay. This is one of the most widely adopted pricing strategy in the
industrial corporations due to its ease of use and low risk of losses.
5.5 Promotion/Marketing
Although HMC has a fully functional sales and Marketing department but recently its efforts haven’t
been as fruitful. It has been lacking where it comes to results. During the Year 2014-2015 it was
unable to bring major customers which caused a severe slump contributing to an already failing
industrial unit, there are several strategies to enhance the sales some of them are described below
Create a sales plan this is the most important step. Having a document that outlines your sales
goals and strategies will help you to stay on track and assess your progress. As you begin to define
your sales plan, keep these things in mind:
Sales goals: These goals should be specific and measurable. Base them on the nature of HMC
products and try to break them down into manageable parts. For example, sell 50 units to
end-users in 30 days and sell 100 units to local independent retailers in six months.
Sales activities: These are the tactics as to how to plan to make the sale. A product may
sold direct-to-consumer or through other channels.
Target accounts: The sales plan should also include the accounts you want to sell to. If it's
end-users, for example, plan how you're going to reach them through different channels
persona or through HMC website.
Timelines: Put dates to all of the above elements so steps can be defined within a realistic
timeline. The timelines should be fluid-if lagging behind, sales plan can help figure out why
and define the corrective steps which needs to taken.
Commission based sales this is another strategy to be employed. The remuneration should directly
be linked to the amount of sales. If a generous commission is announced it is highly likely that new
orders would be very easy to obtain. For this purpose a few recommendations are also stated
Allow your employees to also serve as sales agents, since employees are the best
ambassadors of the organization it would be highly like that a force of 1100 workers would
serve as independent wage free marketing personal
Commission should only be paid after payments have been received from the customers.
This is done in order to ensure that no bogus orders are received and the customers keep
Other Methods HMC has been employing these methods for a long time but they haven’t been as
fruitful as they need to be. Sales force should be provided training and encouragement to use all
these as best as they could.
Lobbying
Relationship developed with client
Effective marketing research & product identification in private and government sectors
Participation in public tenders issued by government and private sector
Participation in mega projects under Joint Venture or as Sub-contractors with qualified
international design and engineering firms viz-a-viz local partner
A distribution channel is a useful tool for management. It is crucial to creating an effective and
well-planned marketing strategy. It is a set of practices or activities necessary to transfer the
ownership of goods from the point of production to the point of consumption. It is the way products
and services get to the end-user, the consumer. HMC at the current moment needs a proper channel
to transfer its goods from Factory to end User. Two of the most important Distibution channels are
Direct Sale to Customers It is one of the most easiest and reliable channel for goods
distribution without any involvement of the third part. This will allow HMC cost saving and
risk reduction opportunities. This would also provide an ease in case of a Domestic buyer
since it would create a direct relationship between the company and its buyer.
Sale through International Agents in the current market conditions HMC must not only
target local buyer but also aim to export to foreign companies. For that purpose an
International agency with a vast experiencing in transferring goods oversees would be very
useful. It would not only increase the customer base but would also allow HMC to increase
exports with ease and reliability.
Other Recommendations
Currently HMC is largely dependent on the sugar sector for most of its sales. Resultantly, any impact
on the sugar sector effects HMC. It is suggested that the product line be diversified so that alternate
channels are available to generate revenue for HMC. Further, with the implementation of
restructuring plan the export market segment can also open up giving rise to the revenue inflows.
SECTION VI
PRODUCTION PLAN
Historical Production
HMC had enormous production capabilities but even at its peak HMC has never been able to utilize
its full production capacities and during the last 5 years it has fallen to an all-time low.
TONNAGES
S.No Description INSTALLED
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
CAPACITY
1 MECHANICAL WORKS
TOTAL:
(FOUNDRY,FORGE, & STEEL INGOT) 56,680 4,228 7,063 8,760 11,588 9,790 7,749
RATED CAPACITY 56,680 56,680 56,680 56,680 56,680 56,680
The production plan including the BMRE component is detailed below. The production is linked
with sales. With this plan it would be able to obtain new production orders and increase and
fully avail its production capacities as projected below.
PRODUCTION PROJECTION
FOR THE YEARS 2017 TO 2021
Other Recommendations
The HMC management should consider doing Energy Audit to analyze and take remedial
measures to increase efficiency. Currently, due to obsolete plant and machinery huge energy
losses and inefficiencies are taking place.
The BMRE or Public Private Partnership must be done to revive the technical operations of HMC.
The segment reporting reveals that Foundry is consuming revenue generated from Machining
and Fabrication shop. This is primarily due to the fact that huge power and energy is used up
in the inefficient operations of Heavy Foundry and Forging. It is recommended that this foundry
should be upgraded in the proposed BMRE plan.
SECTION VII
HEADCOUNT
AS AT 1 JUNE 2016
Mechanical Works
Officers 130 27 157
Supervisors 27 9 36
Workers 193 888 1,081
350 924 1,274
Foundary Works
Officers 53 9 62
Supervisors 6 6 12
Workers 135 295 430
194 310 504
Total
Officers 183 36 219
Supervisors 33 15 48
Workers 328 1,183 1,511
544 1,234 1,778
The staffing requirements under the BMRE project are listed below;
Recruitment
A comprehensive plan and budget for head count required under different cadres need to be
evolved. Currently, 1,778 employees are enrolled on HMC payroll that also includes a considerable
number of key and experienced personnel that will be retiring in the next few year. It is expected
that 45 Officers and Supervisors with regular status will be retiring in the next 2 years. This will
require significant planning and efforts to cater for this situation.
Succession planning is also one of the key issues that need to be addressed. A comprehensive and
formal procedure need to be laid down to ensure that there is a smooth transition of outgoing
employees with no effect on the routine operations.
It was observed that currently all the contractual staff hired by the relevant department without
involving HR in assessment and selection phase. It is recommended that all the recruitment whether
for regular or contractual staff must be routed through or involve the HR. This step will ensure
transparency and more independence with unbiased approach in the recruitment process.
Compensation
The unpaid salaries for 7 months must be arranged at the earliest so as to enable the work force
and employees to focus on the tasks and work. This will also serve as a morale booster for the
employees.
It was observed that in case of bonus HMC adopts a uniform bonus disbursement rate for its
employees and workers. This bonus is given without considering the level of performance given by
individual persons. It is suggested that performance incentive program should be evolved where by
the bonus is linked with the contributions given by the respective employees.
The training and Development regime needs to be evolved that specifically focuses on the current
and new employees. As mentioned above there is a significant retirement expected, therefore it
becomes important that the training program is developed for the fresh recruitment. Further, there
is a considerable number of employees who are in old age bracket. Specific tailor made training
programs need to be considered for them as well especially for new technologies.
The training program can be broadly categorized into two spheres namely;
1. Technical training including functional aspect like machine operation or know how of new
technology
2. Behavioural aspect that focuses on soft skills including leadership and general behaviors
Also it was observed that the training function is by and large with the Quality Assurance
department. Whereas, it is generally considered that the Training Unit and its function lies with
HR department. It is suggested all the training program and its administration should lie with the
HR function.
A comprehensive Human Resource Management System needs to be installed for efficient and
effective operations. In this regard, an ERP solution should be considered that automates the entire
Other Recommendations
It must be ensured that a comprehensive job analysis is done for every position that should
enable the management of HMC to know the exact requirement of qualification and experience
for any position. Further, it must be ensured that on the basis of job analysis only personnel
with requisite experience and qualification are hired.
SECTION VIII
FINANCIAL PLAN
Non-Current Liabilities
Long term Loans 48 64 80 113 147 179
Long term and Defferd Liabiities 888 359 368 356 260 229
936 423 448 469 407 408
Current Liabilities
Current Obigations of long-term obligations 381 365 349 316 282 250
Bank Borrowings-Secured 150 150 150 150 150 150
Trade and other payables 2,157 1,934 1,951 1,999 1,798 1,493
Provision for taxation - - - - 3 5
2,688 2,449 2,450 2,465 2,233 1,898
5,217 4,248 4,116 3,632 2,866 2,522
Non-Current Assets
Property Plant and Equipments 3,348 1,630 1,651 1,197 763 769
Capital work in progress 334 214 105 24 1 -
Defered Tax Assets - 17 17 34 - -
Current Assets
Inventories 646 716 804 1,139 1,034 831
Trade Debts-Unsecured 360 868 791 401 472 487
Advances,Deposits and Prepayments and other receivables 501 565 585 641 436 298
Short term investments - - 70 60 50 44
Cash and Bank Balances 28 238 93 136 110 93
1,535 2,387 2,343 2,377 2,102 1,753
5,217 4,248 4,116 3,632 2,866 2,522
General and Administration Expenses 218 211 195 210 168 159
Selling and Distribution Expenses 34 35 31 41 36 24
252 246 226 251 204 183
Operating (Loss)/ Profit (1,075) 64 13 17 35 19
Other Expenses - 8 - - - -
Financial Charges 87 93 84 85 82 78
Other Income 65 70 73 70 50 60
(Loss)/Profit before taxation (1,097) 33 2 2 3 1
Prior Period Adjustments - - - - 24 12
Taxation 4 (26) (25) 12 22 10
Net(Loss)/ Profit after Taxation (1,099) 7 23 14 5 3
HORIZONTAL ANALYSIS
Rs. in Millions
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
BALANCE SHEET
Non-Current Liabilities
Long term Loans -25% -20% -29% -23% -18% 100
Long term and Defferd Liabiities 147% -2% 3% 37% 14% 100
121% -6% -4% 15% 0% 100
Current Liabilities
Current Obigations of long-term obligations 4% 5% 10% 12% 13% 100
Bank Borrowings-Secured 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100
Trade and other payables 12% -1% -2% 11% 20% 100
Provision for taxation 0% 0% 0% -100% -40% 100
10% 0% -1% 10% 18% 100
23% 3% 13% 27% 14% 100
Non-Current Assets
Property Plant and Equipments 105% -1% 38% 57% -1% 100
Capital work in progress 56% 104% 338% 2300% 0% 100
Defered Tax Assets -100% 0% -50% 3300% 0% 100
Current Assets
Inventories -10% -11% -29% 10% 24% 100
Trade Debts-Unsecured -59% 10% 97% -15% -3% 100
Advances,Deposits and Prepayments and other receivables -11% -3% -9% 47% 46% 100
Short term investments 0% -100% 17% 20% 14% 100
Cash and Bank Balances -88% 156% -32% 24% 18% 100
-36% 2% -1% 13% 20% 100
23% 3% 13% 27% 14% 100
VERTICAL ANALYSIS
Rs. in Millions
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
BALANCE SHEET
Non-Current Liabilities
Long term Loans 1% 2% 2% 3% 5% 7%
Long term and Defferd Liabiities 17% 8% 9% 10% 9% 9%
18% 10% 11% 13% 14% 16%
Current Liabilities
Current Obigations of long-term obligations 7% 9% 8% 9% 10% 10%
Bank Borrowings-Secured 3% 4% 4% 4% 5% 6%
Trade and other payables 41% 46% 47% 55% 63% 59%
Provision for taxation 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
52% 58% 60% 68% 78% 75%
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Non-Current Assets
Property Plant and Equipments 64% 38% 40% 33% 27% 30%
Capital work in progress 6% 5% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Defered Tax Assets 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Current Assets
Inventories 12% 17% 20% 31% 36% 33%
Trade Debts-Unsecured 7% 20% 19% 11% 16% 19%
Advances,Deposits and Prepayments and other receivables 10% 13% 14% 18% 15% 12%
Short term investments 0% 0% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Cash and Bank Balances 1% 6% 2% 4% 4% 4%
29% 56% 57% 65% 73% 70%
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
General and Administration Expenses 20% 20% 18% 19% 16% 15%
Selling and Distribution Expenses 3% 3% 3% 4% 3% 2%
23% 23% 21% 23% 19% 17%
Operating (Loss)/ Profit -100% 6% 1% 2% 3% 2%
Other Expenses 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Financial Charges 8% 9% 8% 8% 8% 7%
Other Income 6% 6% 7% 6% 5% 6%
(Loss)/Profit before taxation -102% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Prior Period Adjustments 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Taxation 0% -2% -2% 1% 2% 1%
Net(Loss)/ Profit after Taxation -101% 1% -2% 1% 0% 0%
PKR in Millions
Cost of Sales
Materials (1,229) (1,396) (1,897) (2,428) (3,447)
Conversion Cost (1,155) (1,213) (1,313) (1,387) (1,531)
(2,384) (2,609) (3,210) (3,815) (4,978)
Operating Expenses
General and Admin (213) (224) (235) (247) (259)
Depreciation (47) (42) (6) (92) (113)
Selling and Distribution (34) (36) (37) (39) (41)
(294) (301) (278) (378) (413)
SALES PROJECTION
FOR THE YEARS 2017 TO 2021
PKR in Millions
PKR in Millions
PKR in Millions
PKR in Millions
PKR in Millions
Other Recommendations:
In Finance section it is recommended that analysis should be done to calculate the yields and efficiency should be calculated and
analyzed for management’s consideration.
The Internal Audit function needs to be developed to ensure the independent body to oversee the functions.
The budgeting and planning system needs to be refined to prepare monthly rolling forecast and analysis to update management and
aiding them in decision making.
Certain clauses of PPRA rules hamper the efficient conduct of procurement of HMC. The government should be approached for
reducing the timelines for inviting the bids for both local and especially imports. The timelines maybe halved to enable HMC to
compete with private players.
Private Sector companies offer sale of goods and service on credit which is attractive for a potential customer. HMC after catering
for the current financial issues may also consider this model in which credit sales may be given at a higher sales price.
SECTION IX
The general assumptions and limiting conditions pertaining to the value conclusions stated in this
document are summarized below.
1. To the best of our knowledge and belief, the statements of facts contained in this document,
upon which the analysis and conclusions expressed are based, are true and correct.
Information, estimates and opinions furnished to us and contained in this document or
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reliable and believed to be true and correct. However, no representation, liability or
warranty for the accuracy of such items is assumed by or imposed on us, and is subject to
corrections, errors, omissions and withdrawal without notice.
2. The business plan may not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal or study. The
value conclusions stated in this document are based on the program of utilization described
in this document, and may not be separated into parts. The valuation was prepared solely
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7. This valuation is based on historical and prospective financial statements. Some assumptions
or projections inevitably will not materialize and unanticipated events and circumstances
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from the projection. Thus, variations could be material and have an impact on the value
conclusions stated herein.
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