Atul Ltd 2009-10

Corporate Identity Serving Diverse Industries Purpose and Values Overview by the Chairman Operational Highlights Financial Analysis Research and Technology Safety, HealthandEnvironment Serving the Society Directors’ Report Management Discussion andAnalysis Report on Corporate Governance Financial Statements Expenditure Total expense (excluding tax) decreased by 3% in terms of percentage of total operating revenues and by 2.3% in absolute terms over the previous year. This was mainly on account of reduction in interest cost by 38% and foreign exchange loss by 79% compared to the previous year. However, employee cost for the year was higher by 14% which was in line with the general increase in cost of manpower in the country. Revenue Analysis (Rs Crores) Segment Colors Specialty and Other Chemicals Particulars Colors Aromatics Bulk Chemicals and Intermediates Crop Protection Pharmaceuticals and Intermediates Polymers Operating revenues 292 284 68 247 69 223 Growth over the previous year 10% -6% -16% -2% -7% 15% Share as a part of the Company revenues 24% 24% 6% 21% 6% 19% Export 122 171 19 124 48 29 Export growth over the previous year 3% -15% 7% -14% -19% -19% Raw materials Employees Repairs and maintenance Exchange differences Selling and distribution Power, fuel and water Tax Depreciation Others Interest and finance charges 55 9 5 8 4 3 5 3 4 1 2008-09 55 9 5 9 4 3 5 2 1 2 2009-10 (%) Individual expense heads as a percentage of operational revenues: