Proton Shares in Malaysia's 50Th Year Celebrations
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PROTON SHARES IN MALAYSIA’S 50TH YEAR CELEBRATIONS The Malaysian flag flying resplendent, symbolically leads the way for a country and her people celebrating 50 years of nationhood. As PROTON carries the mantle of national car manufacturer, the 2007 Annual Report is a reflection of our commitment to grow alongside Malaysia, with the people of the Group playing an integral part. Malaysiaku Gemilang. Individuals on the cover are staff from the various divisions of the PROTON Group of companies. Contents 06 Corporate Mantra & Core Values 20 Corporate Information 08 Financial Calendar 22 Group Operations 09 Key Financial Indicators 24 Profile of Directors 10 Summary of Financial Highlights 32 Senior Management for Five Years 36 Chairman’s Statement 14 Corporate Profile 48 Managing Director’s Review 18 Awards & Recognition PROTON Holdings Berhad 58 Operations Review 134 Statutory Financial Statements 96 Statement on 224 Shareholdings Statistics Corporate Governance 227 Properties Owned by 111 Additional Compliance Information PROTON Group 114 Statement on Internal Control 233 Share Price and Volume Traded 118 Risk Management 234 Notice of Annual General Meeting 124 Calendar of Events 2006 - 2007 236 Statement Accompanying the Notice of Annual General Meeting Form of Proxy PROTON in Malaysia PROTON WAJA 6 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT corporate mantra & core values The PROTON Way PROTON employees are dedicated to the Group's long-term success. Every PROTON employee shall operate under the Group's shared values and rely on these values to guide their behaviour with each other and the customers. These values form the foundation of how we work and conduct business. CORE IDEOLOGY AUDACIOUS GOAL Driving Malaysia's transformation into a leader in technology and quality. VIVID DESCRIPTION We deliver innovative and superior quality products and services. Our brands inspire confidence and pride. PURPOSE We are a passionate group of people working together, creating exhilarating products and services for global markets, synonymous with great styling, innovation and leading technology. PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 7 corporate mantra & core values QUALITY We make products that work the first time, every time. CUSTOMER FOCUS Customers are the source of our income. We deliver on our promises to our customers’ satisfaction INNOVATION We challenge convention, always seeking new and better ways of doing things. We view change as opportunity. TEAMWORK We trust, respect and share knowledge to foster teamwork at the workplace. SPEED We have a “can-do” attitude and will not rest until the problem is solved. We have an inherent sense of urgency in everything we do. CARING As a responsible corporate citizen, we invest in safety, health and the environment. 8 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT financial calendar • 29 August 2006 • 27 February 2007 Unaudited First (1st) Quarter results for the period ended Unaudited Third (3rd) Quarter results for the period 30 June 2006 ended 31 December 2006 • 8 September 2006 • 31 May 2007 Third (3rd) Annual General Meeting Unaudited Fourth (4th) Quarter results for the period ended 31 March 2007 • 14 September 2006 Entitlement date for the final dividend of 5 sen (tax exempt) • 31 July 2007 for the financial year ended 31 March 2006. Audited accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2007 • 13 October 2006 • 15 August 2007 Payment of the tax exempt dividend of 5 sen for the Notice of 4th Annual General Meeting financial year ended 31 March 2006 • 6 September 2007 • 30 November 2006 4th Annual General Meeting Unaudited Second (2nd) Quarter results for the period ended 30 September 2006 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 9 key financial indicators BASIC EARNINGS NET ASSETS PER SHARE (Sen) PER SHARE (RM) 10.67 10.69 197.7 10.08 9.46 9.52 92.9 80.6 8.5 -107.3 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 DIVIDEND PAID RETAINED PROFITS CARRIED (RM’ Million) FORWARD (RM’ Million) 137.3 4,916.9 4,908.7 4,611.8 4,195.1 4,291.7 87.9 93.3 54.9 27.5 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 10 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT summary of financial highlights for five years BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH RM Million 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 (Restated) (Restated) (Restated) (Restated) Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 3,179.4 3,312.9 3,299.0 2,890.1 2,203.5 Goodwill 29.0 29.0 29.0 29.0 29.0 Other intangible 169.1 18.0 14.3 18.3 17.9 Associated companies 169.8 160.4 165.6 171.9 146.9 Jointly controlled entities 223.6 245.3 251.8 108.9 75.2 Other long term investments 10.4 10.4 6.3 6.3 6.3 Deferred tax assets - 105.8 38.4 46.6 25.7 3,781.3 3,881.8 3,804.4 3,271.1 2,504.5 Current Assets Inventories 1,273.6 1,389.0 967.1 795.8 813.6 Receivables 1,192.0 1,244.0 1,403.2 930.0 822.5 Current investments 73.4 212.0 201.5 182.0 166.4 Deposits, bank and cash balances 626.5 1,586.0 2,454.7 2,877.4 3,713.7 3,165.5 4,431.0 5,026.5 4,785.2 5,516.2 Total Assets 6,946.8 8,312.8 8,830.9 8,056.3 8,020.7 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 11 summary of financial highlights for five years BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH RM Million 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 (Restated) (Restated) (Restated) (Restated) Equity and Liabilities Share capital 549.2 549.2 549.2 549.2 549.2 Other reserves 389.7 412.7 393.8 406.1 421.8 Retained profits 4,291.7 4,908.7 4,916.9 4,611.8 4,195.1 Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 5,230.6 5,870.6 5,859.9 5,567.1 5,166.1 Minority interest - - 0.3 - 1.6 Total Equity 5,230.6 5,870.6 5,860.2 5,567.1 5,167.7 Non-Current Liabilities Long term liabilities 181.6 100.3 759.6 447.4 221.3 Deferred tax liabilities 0.8 0.8 1.1 1.0 1.0 182.4 101.1 760.7 448.4 222.3 Current Liabilities Payables 1,531.6 2,324.2 2,207.4 1,900.5 2,438.4 Taxation 2.2 16.9 2.6 140.3 192.3 1,533.8 2,341.1 2,210.0 2,040.8 2,630.7 Total Liabilities 1,716.2 2,442.2 2,970.7 2,488.2 2,853.0 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 6,946.8 8,312.8 8,830.9 8,056.3 8,020.7 12 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT summary of financial highlights for five years INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH RM Million 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 (Restated) (Restated) (Restated) (Restated) Revenue 4,911.8 7,796.9 8,483.3 6,361.2 9,268.0 (Loss)/Profit before taxation (618.1) 18.0 399.3 556.2 1,352.7 (Loss)/Profit after taxation (589.5) 46.7 442.4 510.3 1,086.0 Retained profit attributable to shareholders 4,319.2 4,963.6 5,054.2 4,705.1 4,283.0 Dividend (27.5) (54.9) (137.3) (93.3) (87.9) Retained profit carried forward 4,291.7 4,908.7 4,916.9 4,611.8 4,195.1 SHARE INFORMATION 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 Per Share Basic (loss) earnings (sen) (107.3) 8.5 80.6 92.9 197.7 Tax-exempt dividend paid 5.0 10.0 25.0 17.0 16.0 Net assets 9.52 10.69 10.67 10.08 9.46 Issued share capital 549,213 549,213 549,213 549,213 549,213 14 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT corporate profile PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 15 corporate profile PROTON was incorporated on 7 May 1983 with three primary national policy objectives: • To spearhead the development of component manufacturing industries, • To acquire/upgrade technology and industrial skills within the automotive manufacturing industry, • To strengthen the international competitiveness of Malaysia's industrial capability. 16 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT corporate profile PROTON commands a substantial share of the domestic market for passenger cars and over the years has been building up distribution networks in key market centers across the four regions: • United Kingdom / Western Europe, • the Middle East, • South-East Asia, and • Australasia. The business of the Group encompasses engineering consultancy, manufacturing, distribution, financial services and property investments. The Group designs and produces cars for diverse consumer preferences. The portfolio of PROTON models includes the reliable family-sedan Waja, the stylish Gen.2, the versatile Arena, the proven Saga and Wira range, the fun-to-drive Savvy and the desirable sporty Satria Neo. The Group also has in its portfolio, the world-renowned Lotus sports cars, with models such as Elise, Esprit, Exige and Europa. These cars are manufactured in Malaysia and the United Kingdom. PROTON GEN.2 PROTON 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 17 corporate profile The Group conducts research in its centers in the United Kingdom and Malaysia on new technologies with the ultimate aim of putting these innovations into production through partnerships with Tier- One Suppliers of OEM customers. A number of these patents have been licensed to leading car manufacturers. Currently, the Group has almost 11,000 employees who are involved in the whole spectrum of the business, from research, design, development, testing, stamping, casting, machining and assembly to marketing, distribution and after-sales.