02. Performance Sales increased by 13% from ` 64.58 cr to ` 73.27 cr mainly due to higher volumes (11%). PBT reduced by 5% from ` 14.64 cr to ` 13.96 cr. The earnings per share decreased from ` 16.33 to ` 15.48. Cash flow from operating activities before working capital changes marginally increased by 1% from ` 13.73 cr to ` 13.92 cr and the net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 86% from ` 10.80 cr to ` 1.55 cr. 03. Dividend The Board declared interim dividend of ` 10 per share on 58,37,500 equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid-up. The dividend entailed an outflow of ` 7.03 cr {including dividend distribution tax (net)} on the paid-up Equity share capital of ` 5.84 cr. 04. Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo Information required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, forms part of this Report which is given at page number 09. 05. Insurance The Company has taken adequate insurance to cover the risks to its employees, property (land and building), plant, equipment, other assets and third parties. 06. Risk Management The Company has identified risks and has initiated a mitigation plan for the same. 07. Internal Financial Controls The Management assessed the effectiveness of the Internal Financial Controls over financial reporting as of March 31, 2018, and the Board believes that the controls are adequate. 08. Fixed deposits During 2017-18, the Company did not accept any fixed deposits. 09. Loans, guarantees, investments and security During 2017-18, the Company has not given any loans, provided guarantees or made investments. 10. Subsidiary, associate and joint venture company The Company does not have any subsidiary, associate or joint venture company. Dear Members, The Board of Directors (Board) presents the Annual Report of Rudolf Atul Chemicals Ltd together with the audited Financial Statements for the year endedMarch 31, 2018. 01. Financial results (` cr) Directors' Report 5 2017-18 2016-17 Sales 73.27 64.58 Revenue from operations 73.99 65.24 Other income 0.72 1.60 76.55 74.71 Total revenue 13.96 14.64 Profit before tax Provision for tax 4.92 5.11 Profit for the year 9.03 9.53 Balance brought forward 9.99 18.40 Transfer from Comprehensive Income 0.00 (0.03) Disposable surplus 19.02 27.90 Less: Dividend paid 5.84 14.89 Dividend distribution tax (net) 1.19 3.03 Balance carried forward 11.99 9.98
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