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DQ Entertainment PLC

02 June 2014

 
 For Immediate Release   2 June 2014 
 

DQ Entertainment plc

Final results for the year ended 31 March 2014

DQ Entertainment plc (AIM: DQE), a leading animation, gaming, live action, entertainment production and distribution company, today announces its results for the year ended 31 March 2014.

Financial Highlights:

 
                                            31 March        31 March 
                                                2014            2013 
                                                 INR    INR millions 
                                            millions 
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 Income Statement 
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 Revenue                                       2,397           2,294 
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 Gross Profit                                  1,021             905 
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 Other operating income                          247              10 
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 Net financing costs                           (243)           (190) 
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 Profit before tax                               456             427 
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 Tax expense                                    (27)            (46) 
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 Profit after tax                                429             381 
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 Statement of Financial Position 
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 Equity attributable to the owners 
  of the company                               5,055           4,222 
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 Intangibles (Intangible assets + 
  Intangible assets under construction)        5,684           4,524 
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 Trade and Other receivables                   3,048           2,379 
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 Cash and Cash Equivalents                     (844)           (624) 
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 Order book*                                   5,634           6,588 
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* Includes contracted forward production revenues and signed licensing and distribution deals for the period over the next thirty months.

Chairman's Statement:

We are happy to place before you our annual results for the year ended 31 March 2014

During the last couple of years, DQE has remained focused on building its own television content production and distribution business while also leveraging its resources to benefit from alternate channels and platforms.

Furthermore, we continue to develop and progress on our feature film production which will complement our existing production pipeline and also adding several new intellectual properties to our portfolio that comprise the foundation of our business.

Our licensing and distribution group has performed well as we have been able to tap newer markets, namely Latin America, Africa, South East Asia and Middle Eastern territories, for concluding new agreements with international broadcast partners, as well as several licensees for a variety of merchandise products.

The business of entertainment has evolved into a highly dynamic industry, interconnected by varied global digital platforms. The demand for good quality content is growing due to the availability of digital platforms for exploitation and distribution. Broadband Internet connections across all major markets are on the rise due to the increased use of alternate screens such as the tablet and Smartphone. There are currently an estimated 2.1 billion mobile broadband users, growing at a rate of 30%, annually and projected to touch 7 billion subscribers by 2018. DQE is well positioned to take advantage of this mass market requirement of content, in addition to the normal revenue streams currently being generated, by entering into distribution agreements of its own properties through global digital distributors such as Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Amazon and Youtube.

OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS:

Most notable amongst this year's achievement is the successful launch of our 2(nd) IP "The New adventures of Peter Pan and The Jungle Book TV series - Season 2

The first season of Peter Pan has done exceedingly well and our Broadcast partners - ZDF Group Germany, Tele Quebec Canada and De Agostini Group, Italy - have already given their approval for the 2(nd) season.

Productions successfully completed and delivered during 2013-14:

   --      NFL2  20 x 22' CGI / 2D TV Series with Rollman Entertainment (USA) for Nick Toons (USA) 
   --      Iesodo - 10x13' CGI TV series with Rollman Entertainment (USA) 
   --      Lanfeust Quest - 26 x 22' 3D TV series coproduced with Gaumont Alphanim (France) 

-- The Rising Star - 26 x 22' 2D TV series coproduced with TMS Entertainment (Japan) and Kodansha (Japan)

   --      Peter Pan (Season 1) - 52 x 11' 3D TV series co-produced with Method Animation, (France) 

-- The Jungle Book Season 2 - 52 x 11 3D TV series coproduced with ZDF TV (Germany), TF1 TV (France), Moonscoop (France), ZDF-E (Germany)

   --      Turok DVD - 4 Mts [minutes?] DVD 3D with Bright Action Entertainment (Hongkong) 
   --      Ethel & Ernest 4 Mts [minutes?] 3D with Real Heart (Hongkong) 
   --      Court update and GSoccer - 7 minute and 3 minute  3D HD with Coral Reef productions (USA) 
   --      Popples   30 minute TV Feature with Smart Silver (Hongkong) 
   --      Tut the tiny Tug Boat 60 minute DVD - Impressive Digitals (Australia) 
   --      Rotomation - 90 minute DVD 3D HD - Oyster Blue Media Corporation (USA) 
   --      Lancer man home video movie - 3D 88 minutes - Oyster Blue Media Corporation (USA) 

New projects concluded in the year 2013-14

We have concluded new co-productions/work-for hire contracts with international partners for delivery over the next 18-24 months as follows:

   --     Leo & Pisa gang - 52 x 11' CGI TV series with MPP (Germany) 
   --     Shabiyate 2 - 15 x 13' CGI TV series with Fanar productions (UAE) 
   --     Miles from Tomorrow Land - _22 x 26' CGI TV series for Disney with Wild Canary (USA) 
   --     Project Pop -  52 x 11' CGI TV series with Zag Toons, (USA) 
   --     Seven Dwarfs and Me - 26 x 22' Hybrid TV series  with Method Animation (France) 
   --     Escape Hockey 52 x11' TV Series with Imira (Spain) 

Projects in production:

Our production pipeline continues to be robust optimizing the utilization of man and machine resources. The under mentioned are currently in production to be progressively completed for delivery in 2013-14.

-- Jungle Book Christmas Special - CGI TV Feature coproduced with ZDF TV (Germany) and Moonscoop (France)

   --     Jungle Book Safari - 26 x 12' - Documentary Hybrid YV Series with ZDF TV (Germany) 

-- Lassie & Friends - 52 x 11' 2D TV series being coproduced series with DreamWorks Classics (USA), TF1 (France), ZDF (Germany) and Noga (Israel)

-- Robin Hood, Mischief in Sherwood - 52 x 11' 3D TV series being coproduced with Method Animation (France), TF1 (France), ATV (Turkey), De Agostini (Italy) and ZDF (Germany)

   --     Manav - 65' 2D TV Feature with Disney (India) 

-- Little Prince Season 3 - 26 x 22' CGI TV series - third season of this iconic series with Method Animation (France), France Televisions and RAI (Italy)

-- NFL Season 3 - 20 x 22' CGI / 2D TV Series with Rollman Entertainment, USA for Nick Toons (USA)

   --     Shabiyate - 15 x 13' CGI TV serieswith Fanar productions (UAE) 
   --     Pocket World - 60 minute DVD 3D HD - Real Heart 
   --     Motion Maker - 45 minute TV Feature 3D HD - Smart Silver  (Hongkong) 
   --     Wyland's Universe - 90 minute DVD - Jayna Mid East (UAE) 
   --     The Zula Man - 70 minute DVD -  Smart Silver (Hong Kong) 
   --     Tigger tales Inside - 90 minute DVD - Real Heart (Hong Kong) 
   --     Witch wonders - 90 minute DVD - Bright Action (Hong Kong) 

IPs currently in development:

5 & IT - 52 x 11' 3D HD TV series to be coproduced with ZDF Enterprises (Germany)

The Adventures of Pinnochio - 52 x 11' TV Series

The Jungle Book Feature Film - 90' 3D stereoscopic feature film. The screenplay has been finalized by Billy Frolick and other writers. The final output of the stereoscopic trailer has also been generated. Print & Advertisment and distribution deals are under advanced negotiations.

Wind in the Willows - 52 x 11' TV Series

Story of Amulet - 52 x 11' TV Series

Black Beauty - 52 x 11' TV Series

Yonagunies - 52 x 11' TV Series to be coproduced with Seaworld and Rollman Entertainment, USA.

Licensing and Distribution

Our licensing and distribution efforts help us to monetize our IPs across international markets. The deals signed during the year are as under:

 
 
             BROADCAST & HOME VIDEO DEALS SIGNED IN 2013-14 
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
 SERIAL    PROPERTY            BROADCASTER              TERRITORIES 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   1      JUNGLE BOOK 
           1            UNIVISION                   USA & Puerto Rico 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   2                    KNOWLEDGE NETWORK           British Columbia 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   3                    VIACOM 18 MEDIA 
                         PRIVATE LIMITED            Indian Sub Continent 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   4      JUNGLE BOOK   VIACOM 18 MEDIA 
           2             PRIVATE LIMITED            Indian Sub Continent 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   5                    THE EDUCATIONAL 
                         BROADCASTING SYSTEM        Korea 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   6                    ABC BROADCASTING            Australia 
-------                --------------------------  --------------------- 
   7                    GREEN NARAE MEDIA           Korea 
-------                --------------------------  --------------------- 
   8                    WORKPOINT                   Thailand 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   9      JUNGLE BOOK 
           SAFARI       WORKPOINT                   Thailand 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   10     PETER PAN                                 UAE, Bahrain, Omar, 
                                                     Qatar, Lebanon, 
                        MES                          Egypt, Iran 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   11                   RAI CINEMA                  Italy 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   12                   SKY ITALIA                  Italy 
-------                --------------------------  --------------------- 
   13                   GREEN NARAE MEDIA           Korea 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   14     ROBINHOOD                                 Italy & Italian 
                        DE AGOSTINI                  speaking Europe 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   15                                               Germany & German 
                        ZDF                          speaking Europe 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
          IRON MAN 
   16      2            2 X 2                       Russia 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   17                   CLEAR VISION                UK 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
   18                   A PARENT MEDIA 
                         CO                         Canada 
-------                --------------------------  --------------------- 
   19                   SOUTH AFRICAN 
                         BROADCASTING CORPORATION   South Africa 
-------                --------------------------  --------------------- 
   20                   RTM                         Malaysia 
-------  ------------  --------------------------  --------------------- 
 
 
 
                 LICENSING & MERCHANDISING DEALS SIGNED IN 2013-14 
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 SERIAL        PROPERTY                LICENSEE                 TERRITORIES 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   1      JUNGLE BOOK          Showtime Attractions       Australia & New 
                                Extension                  Zealand 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   2                                                      Italy, San Marino, 
                               BBS S.p.a                   Vatican City 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   3                           Seri Systems (for 
                                Europe, Russia 
                                Turkey) exclusive 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   4                           Technoplast                Chile & Peru 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   5                           New Co International       US & Canada 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   6                           Kellytoy USA, 
                                Inc. 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   7                           Inkology 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   8                           Milestone 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   9                           Playrific                  Worldwide 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   10                          Craftstone Group           All of Europe excluding 
                                Ltd.                       Germany and German 
                                                           Speaking Europe 
                                                           including Austria 
                                                           and Switzerland) 
                                                           and Asia 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   11                          Gruppo Cartorama           Italy 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   12                                                     South Africa, Swaziland, 
                                                           Botswana, Mauritius, 
                               Wimpy Marketing             Namibia 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   13                                                      Global excluding 
                               Dragon-I Toys                U.S., Canada, SA, 
                                Limited                     AUS & New Zealand 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   14                          Harlequinn International 
                                Group Pty Ltd             Australia 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   15                          Jilcroft Pty Ltd 
                                (MJM Australia 
                                Imports)                  Australia 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   16                          Brand Licensing 
                                South Africa CC           Africa & S. Africa 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   17                          Synergy IT                 EMEA, North America, 
                                                           South America, 
                                                           Australia 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   18                          Spafax Airline             Inflight Entertainment 
                                Network                    only 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   19                          Universal Music 
                                for JB 2                  Worldwide 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   20                          King Trade Limited         Latin America excluding 
                                (A unit of King            Argentina, Uruguay, 
                                Animation)                 Bolivia, Mexico, 
                                                           China, south Korea 
                                                           and Japan , Philippines 
                                                           , Malaysia , Thailand, 
                                                           Singapore, Vietnam, 
                                                           Hong Kong, Taiwan 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   21                          Great Chance Limited       Middle east + Northern 
                                                           Africa 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   22                          Jayna Mid East             East Europe, CIS 
                                FZE                        including Russia 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   23                          22D Music Group            Worldwide 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   24     PETER PAN                                       Italy, San Marino, 
                               RanocchioRe                 Vatican City 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   25                          Nestle 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   26                          Tendenze srl 
-------                       -------------------------  ------------------------- 
   27                          22D Music Group            Worldwide 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
          Feluda TV Special    Smart Silver Limited       UAE, Bahrain, Oman, 
           - L & M                                         Qatar, Kuwait, 
                                                           Saudi Arabia, Iran, 
                                                           Lebanon, Jordan 
   28                                                      & Egypt. 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
          Feluda TV Special                               UAE, Bahrain, Oman, 
           - The detective                                 Qatar, Kuwait, 
           series Television                               Saudi Arabia, Iran, 
           rights and Home                                 Lebanon, Jordan 
   29      video rights                                    & Egypt. 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
          Surya putra -        King Trade Limited         USA and EUROPE 
           "The star Boy" 
   30      - (L& M) 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
          Surya putra -                                   USA and EUROPE 
           "The star Boy" 
           - Television 
           rights and Home 
 31        video rights 
-------  -------------------  -------------------------  ------------------------- 
 

Our key strategic priorities for the forthcoming year include:

v VFX for Hollywood live action movies

v Digital distribution platforms such as YouTube, Amazon, Hulu etc. for exploiting existing library of content.

v Mobile gaming for IOS and Android platforms

v Accelerate distribution in untapped markets such as Eastern Europe and Latin America

Financial review

Over the year group revenues increased by 4.49%, demonstrating a sustained performance. The production revenue has increased marginally by 3.02% as compared to the previous year from INR 1819m to INR 1874m, while revenue from distribution has increased by 10.11% from INR 475m for FY 2013 to INR 523m for FY 2014. Geographically, 21% of revenue for FY 2014 is from the USA, 37% from Europe and 42% from rest of the world.

With the US market now opening up, we have engaged an independent marketing and business development professional, having over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, for strengthening the Company's business in North America. Currently we are focusing our sale efforts in the US with success demonstrated by over 52% of our order pipeline being projects from the US.

The Company has a net foreign exchange gain of INR 219m for the year 2013-14 (grouped under other operating income and financing cost). Out of the total sum, an amount of INR 170m is an unrealised gain and the balance of INR 49m is realised.

During the year the Company has made provision for bad and doubtful debts to the extent of INR 230m as detailed below, and in spite of this provision the Company was able to achieve operational efficiency by a significant reduction in personnel costs by INR 156m (18%) from INR 876m in FY13 to INR 720m in FY14. This reduction has not impacted our deliveries as during the year the Company witnessed increased productivity.

In the total for bad and doubtful debts of INR 230m at 31 March 2014, an amount of INR 55m is the amount due from Moonscoop SA, France, which has filed for administration, and INR 175m has been provided for receivables from SMC International Group Inc. (SMC). SMC was appointed as DQE's licensing agent for the Jungle Book Season 1 TV series for the North American territory, but has breached the terms of its contract with DQE. DQE has terminated the contract with SMC and also filed a legal claim against SMC for recovery of the dues. Our legal counsel is confident that the verdict will be in our favour. Advanced negotiations are ongoing with experienced licensing and merchandising agents in the US to replace SMC.

While the net cash flow from the operating activities after working capital changes is positive, the overall cash and cash equivalent was negative at the year end because of the continual investment by the Company in the development of Intellectual properties as part of its business plan. Our banks have been supportive in extending the facilities for carrying out its business activities. Cash available at year end was INR 28m and the main reason for the low cash position was on account of the slow recovery of receivables.

The total outstanding Trade Receivables of the Company at 31 March 2014 was INR 2,599m, out of which INR 1,322m was outstanding for more than 180 days. The Company has confirmations from its customers of their dues to the Company. The monies are being received on a regular basis from most of the customers, though in small values, thus confirming their commitment to pay and honour their liabilities.

The debtor position has inevitably put pressure on our cash flow and working capital which of course we are monitoring closely and our banks have been supportive. However, whilst debtors are gradually repaying, it has not come at a rate we expected and so we have been exploring options for a longer term funding solution for the Company to crystalize the large and growing pipeline of orders as quickly as possible. In this regard we are in active discussions with strategic / financial investors to refinance the business.

In view of our cash position, which as on 31(st) March 2014 stood at negative INR 844m, and the pressure on working capital, the Board is reviewing the Company's dividend policy and whilst it is not recommending a dividend at this time it will seek to pay dividends to shareholders as soon as financially and commercially viable.

Outlook :

Our focus markets are primarily in Europe, USA and Canada followed by Asia, Middle East and Latin America. The US surely has moved forward from subdued conditions while Europe is still under recessionary conditions, though production improvements have been seen in France, Germany, UK and Italy. We remain optimistic with US and Canada leading the growth path for TV and animated feature film markets which your company is taking full advantage of.

We have concluded several licensing and distribution deals for our own properties developed for Jungle Book Season-1 and Season-2, and Peter Pan-1, while its second season is in production. With the recent delivery of part of the Robin Hood and Lassie TV series, they too have begun to add to our portfolio. Several other service and co-production deals have been concluded as mentioned above, which will yield good results for your company.

Appreciation :

I sincerely thank our valued stakeholders and board members, as well as our partners' worldwide and valued clients, business associates, bankers and government authorities for their continuous support and trust.

Tapaas Chakravarti

Chairman & CEO

30 May 2014

For further information, please contact:

Contact

 
 DQ Entertainment plc                  Tel: +91 40 235 
  Tapaas Chakravarti - Chairman         53726 
  and CEO 
  Rashida Adenwala - Director Finance 
  & Investor Relations 
 Allenby Capital Limited                Tel: +44(0) 20 
  Jeremy Porter / Alex Price             3328 5656 
 Buchanan                               Tel: +44 (0)20 
  Mark Edwards/Clare Akhurst             7466 5000 
 

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 Consolidated Income Statement For the year 
  ended 31 March 2014 
 
                                           2013-14            2012-13 
                                                         ----------------- 
                               Note    Group    Company   Group    Company 
                                       INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
----------------------------  ------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Continuing operations 
 
 Revenue                         C      2,397        58    2,294        41 
 Cost of sales                         -1,376      -      -1,389      - 
 Gross profit                           1,021        58      905        41 
                                      -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Other operating income          D        247         1       10         4 
 Distribution expenses                    -26      -         -34      - 
 Administrative expenses        AF       -553       -55     -281       -38 
                                      -------  --------  -------  -------- 
                                         -332       -54     -305       -34 
 Operating result before 
  financing costs                         689         4      600         7 
                                      -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Financial income                           9       109       14        88 
 Financial expenses                      -252      -        -204        -2 
                                      -------            -------  -------- 
 Net financing (costs)/ 
  income                         E       -243       109     -190        86 
                                      -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Share of profit of 
  associate                      L         10      -          17      - 
                                      -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Profit before tax                        456       113      427        93 
 Income tax expense              F        -27      -         -46      - 
                                      -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Profit after tax                         429       113      381        93 
                                      -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Owners of the Company                    327         -     -296         - 
 Non-controlling interests       H        102         -      -85         - 
----------------------------  ------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 
 Basic and diluted earnings 
  per share for profit 
  attributable to the 
  equity holders of the 
  Company during the 
  year (expressed as 
  Indian Rupees per share)       T 
 
 Basic earnings per 
  share                                     6      -           8      - 
 Diluted earnings per 
  share                                     6      -           8      - 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of 
  Financial Position 
 For the year ended 31 March 
  2014 
 
                                             2013-14            2012-13 
                                                           ----------------- 
                                 Note    Group    Company   Group    Company 
                                         INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 ASSETS 
 Non Current Assts 
 Property Plant and Equipment      G        127                290 
 Goodwill                          I        432                432 
 Intangible Assets                 J       3474               3294 
 Intangible Assets under 
  Construction                     K       2210               1230 
 Investment in Asscoiate           L        198       433      152       161 
 Loan to Subsidiary                M                 1341               1030 
 Prepaid leasehold Rights                    11                 11 
 Deferred Tax Asset                O        166                 60 
 Deposits                          P         14                 20 
 Total Non Current Assets                  6632      1774     5489      1191 
                                        -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Current Assets 
 Trade and Other Receivables       Q       3048       652     2379       512 
 Cash & Cash Equivalents           R         28         0       42         1 
 Total Current Assets                      3076       652     2421       513 
                                        -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Total Assets                              9708      2426     7910      1704 
--------------------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of 
  Financial Position 
 For the year ended 31 March 
  2014 
 
                                                2013-14            2012-13 
                                                              ----------------- 
                                    Note    Group    Company   Group    Company 
                                            INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
---------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
 Equity                               S 
 Issued Capital                                  5         5        4         4 
 Share Premium                                2816      2231     2616      2031 
 Reverse Acquisition Reserve                    55                 55         0 
 Capital Redemption Reserve                      1                  1         0 
 Equity Component of Convertible 
  Instruments                                   52                 52         0 
 Foreign Currency Translation 
  Reserve                                      529       421      224        54 
 Retained Earnings                            1597      -295     1270      -408 
 Equity Attributable to Owners 
  of the Company                              5055      2382     4222      1681 
                                           -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Non-Controlling Interests            H       1226         0     1073         0 
                                           -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Total Equity                                 6281      2382     5295      1681 
                                           -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Non Current Liabilities 
 Interest Bearing Loans and 
  Borrowings                          W        967         0      719         0 
 Provisions                           X        116         0      131         0 
 Total Non current Liabilities                1083         0      850         0 
                                           -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Current Liabilities 
 Trade and Other Payables             U        853        44      690        23 
 Bank Overdraft                       V        872         0      666         0 
 Interest Bearing Loans and 
  Borrowings                          W        383         0      379         0 
 Provisions                           X        236         0       30         0 
 Total Current Liabilities                    2344        44     1765        23 
                                           -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Total Liabilities                            3427        44     2615        23 
 Total Stakeholders Equity 
  and Liabilities                             9708      2426     7910      1704 
-----------------------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for use on 30 May2014.

Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors by:

Director Director

 
  Consolidated Statement of 
   Changes in Equity 
 
     Group          Equity      Equity    Share       Reverse       Equity        Foreign      Capital     Retained   Attributable       Non        Total 
                     shares     Shares    premium   acquisition    component     currency     Redemption   earnings     to owners    controlling 
                      - No        -                   reserve         of        translation    Reserve                   of the       interest 
                   of Shares    Amount                            convertible     reserve                                Company 
                                                                  instruments 
---------------  ------------  -------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ------------  -----------  ---------  -------------  ------------  -------- 
                                INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn        INR'Mn        INR'Mn        INR'Mn       INR'Mn     INR'Mn         INR'Mn         INR'Mn 
---------------  ------------  -------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ------------  -----------  ---------  -------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 Balance as 
  at 1 April 
  2012            3,59,66,047        3      2,516            55            52           204            1        974          3,805           992     4,797 
 
 Issue of 
  shares 
  during the 
  year              66,00,000        1                                                                                           1   -                   1 
 
 Premium on 
  issue of 
  shares                                      100             0                               - -                              100   -                 100 
 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income                    0                                                            20   - -                               20            -4        16 
 
 Income for 
  the year                  0                                 0                                                -296            296            85       381 
 
 Balance as 
  at 31 March 
  2013            4,25,66,047        4      2,616            55            52           224            1      1,270          4,222         1,073     5,295 
                 ------------  -------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ------------  -----------  ---------  -------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 Balance as 
  at 1 April 
  2013            4,25,66,047        4      2,616            55            52           224            1      1,270          4,222         1,073     5,295 
 
 Issue of 
  shares 
  during the 
  year            1,36,97,000        1   -          -             -             -             -            -                     1   -                   1 
 Premium on 
  issue of 
  shares          -             -             200   -             -             -             -            -                   200   -                 200 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income          -             -        -          -             -                     305   -            -                   305            51       356 
 Income for 
  the year        -             -        -          -             -             -             -                 327            327           102       429 
 
 Balance as 
  at 31 March 
  2014            5,62,63,047        5      2,816            55            52           529            1      1,597          5,055         1,226     6,281 
---------------  ------------  -------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ------------  -----------  ---------  -------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 
    Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
     - continued 
 
       Company          Equity shares    Equity      Share       Foreign      Retained    Total 
                           - No of        Shares     premium     currency      earnings 
                            Shares       - Amount               translation 
                                                                  reserve 
                                                                INR'Mn 
---------------------  --------------  -------------------------------------------------------- 
 Balance as at 
  1 April 2012            3,59,66,047           3      1,931             63        -501   1,496 
                            66,00,000           1   -               -             -           1 
 Premium on issue 
  of shares                   -             -            100        -             -         100 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                      -             -          -                 -9       -          -9 
 Income for the 
  year                        -             -          -            -                93      93 
 
 
 Balance as at 
  1 April 2013            4,25,66,047           4      2,031             54        -408   1,681 
 
 Issue of shares 
  during the year 
  for cash                1,36,97,000           1        200        -             -         201 
 Premium on issue 
  of shares 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                      -             -          -                387       -         387 
 Income for the 
  year                        -             -          -            -               113     113 
 
 Balance as at 
  31 March 2014           5,62,63,047           5      2,231            441        -295    2382 
---------------------  --------------  ----------  ---------  -------------  ----------  ------ 
 
 
   Consolidated Statement 
    of Cash Flows 
   For the year ended 31 
    March 2014 
                                              2013-14            2012-13 
-------------------------------  ------  -----------------  ----------------- 
 
                                  Note    Group    Company   Group    Company 
                                          INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
 
 Cash flows from operating 
  activities 
 Profit for the year before 
  tax                                        456       113      427        93 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation and amortization               571      -         526      - 
 Financial income                   E         -9      -109      -14       -88 
 Financial expenses                 E        252      -         204         2 
 Provisions for employee 
  benefits                                    -3      -          39 
 Provision for bad and                       231      -      -           - 
  doubtful debts (net) 
 Provision for retakes              Z         -8      -          -7      - 
 Unrealized Gain on foreign 
  exchange fluctuations                     -170         9      -17        -4 
 Share of profit of associate       L        -10      -         -17      - 
 (Loss) on sale of property, 
  plant and equipment                         -4      -           5      - 
 Operating cash flows 
  before changes in working 
  capital                                  1,306        13    1,146         3 
                                         -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 (Increase)/decrease in 
  trade and other receivables               -909      -153     -764      -367 
 Employee benefits paid                      -11      -          -6      - 
 Increase/ (decrease) 
  in trade and other payables                404        20       50        16 
                                             790      -120      426      -348 
 Income taxes paid                           -34      -         -21 
                                         -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Net cash generated from 
  / (used in ) operating 
  Activities                                 756      -120      405      -348 
---------------------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 
   Consolidated Statement 
    of Cash Flows 
   For the year ended 31 March 
    2014 
                                              2013-14            2012-13 
-------------------------------  ------  -----------------  ----------------- 
 
                                  Note    Group    Company   Group    Company 
                                          INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
 
 
 Cash flows from Investing 
  Activities 
 Acquisition of Property 
  Plant and Equipment                          0         0      -47         0 
 Acquisition and Advances 
  paid for Distribution Rights             -1072         0    -1136         0 
 Proceed from Sale of Property 
  Plant and Equipment                          9         0        1         0 
 Sale of Investment in Mutual 
  Funds                                        0      -583       61         0 
 Financial Assets at fair 
  value through                                0         0        7         0 
 Profit and Loss                               0         0        0         0 
 Deposits                                      5         0       -1         0 
 Financial Income                              9       113       14        88 
 Net Cash Used / Generated 
  from Investing Activities                -1049      -470    -1101        88 
                                         -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Cash flow from Financing 
  Activities 
 Proceed from Borrowings 
  from term Loans                            511         0      412         0 
 Repayment of Term Loans                    -307         0     -558         0 
 Issue of Share Capital                        1         1        1         1 
 Premium Collected on issue 
  of share                                   200       200      100       100 
 Loans to Subsidiary                           0         0        0       162 
 Interest Paid                              -267         0     -188        -2 
 Net Cash Used / Generated 
  from Financing Activities                  138       201     -233       261 
                                         -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Net (Decrease)/ Increase 
  cash and Cash Equivalents                 -155      -389     -929         1 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents 
  at the beginning of the 
  year                              R         42         1      645        21 
 Bank Overdraft                     R       -666         0     -311         0 
 (Loss) / Gain of Foreign 
  Exchange Fluctuations                      -65       388      -29       -21 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents 
  at the end of the year            R       -844         0     -624         1 
-------------------------------  ------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 

Notes to Consolidated FinancialStatements

   NOTE A -        BASIS OF PREPARATION 
   1.   General Information 

DQ Entertainment Plc. (the "Company" or DQ Plc.) is a Company domiciled and incorporated in the Isle of Man on 19 April 2007 and was admitted to the Alternative Investment Market of London Stock Exchange on 18 December 2007.

The consolidated financial statements for DQ Entertainment (the "Group") and financial statements for the Company have been prepared for the year ended 31 March 2014.

As on 31 March 2014 the following companies formed part of the Group:

 
 Company                     Immediate Parent               Country           % of 
                                                             of                Interest 
                                                             Incorporation 
==========================  =============================  ================  ========== 
 Subsidiaries 
======================================================================================= 
 DQ Entertainment 
  (Mauritius) Limited 
  (DQM)                      DQ Entertainment Plc.          Mauritius         100 
==========================  =============================  ================  ========== 
 DQ Entertainment 
  (International) Limited 
  (DQ India) was formerly 
  known as "Animation 
  and Multimedia Private     DQ Entertainment 
  Limited"                    (Mauritius) Limited           India             75 
==========================  =============================  ================  ========== 
 DQ Entertainment 
  (Ireland) Limited          DQ Entertainment 
  (DQ Ireland)                (International) Limited       Ireland           100 
==========================  =============================  ================  ========== 
 DQ Entertainment            Joint Venture Company by DQ 
  (International) Films       India and DQ Plc. 
  Limited (DQ Films) 
==========================  =============================  ================  ========== 
 DQ Power Kidz Private       DQ Entertainment 
  Limited                     (International) Limited       India             100 
==========================  =============================  ================  ========== 
 DQE ITES Parks Private      DQ Entertainment 
  Limited                     (International) Limited       India             100 
==========================  =============================  ================  ========== 
 Associate 
======================================================================================= 
 Method Animation SAS                                       France            20 
=========================================================  ================  ========== 
 

The Company's registered address is 33-27, Athol Street, Douglas, IM1 1LB, Isle of Man.

The Group is primarily engaged in the business of providing Traditional and Digital Animation for Television, Home Video and Feature Films. The Group also is engaged in exploitation of its Distribution Rights to broadcasters, television channels, home video distributors and others.

The functional currency of each of the respective Group companies is:

 
 DQ Plc.                British Pound (GBP) 
 DQ Mauritius           US Dollar (USD) 
 DQ India               Indian Rupee (INR) 
 DQ Ireland             Euro (EURO) 
 DQ Films Ltd           Euro (EURO) 
 DQ Power Kidz          Indian Rupee (INR) 
 DQE ITES Parks         Indian Rupee (INR) 
 Method Animation SAS   Euro (EURO) 
 

2. Significant accounting policies

   (a)        Adoption of new and revised standards 

The following standards and amendments have been adopted during the financial year

   x    IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements - amendments 
   x    IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures - amendments 
   x    IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements 
   x    IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IAS 28 Investments in Associates and 
   x    Joint Ventures 
   x    IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 
   x    IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement 
   x    IAS 19 Employee Benefits (revised) 
   x    Improvements to IFRS 2009-2011 cycle 

IFRS 10, 'Consolidated Financial Statements', was issued in August 2011 and replaces the guidance on control and consolidation in IAS 27, 'Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements', and in SIC 12,

'Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities'. The group has reviewed its investments in other entities to

assess whether the conclusion to consolidate is different under IFRS 10 than under IAS 27. No differences were found for any of the investments.

IFRS 12, 'Disclosure of Interests in other Entities', was issued in May 2011 and requires entities to disclose significant judgements and assumptions made in determining whether the entity controls, jointly controls, significantly influences or has some other interests in other entities. Entities are also required to provide more disclosures around certain 'structured entities'. Adoption of the standard has impacted the Group's level of disclosures in certain of the above-noted areas, but has not impacted the Group's financial position or results of operations. The application of the remaining standards and interpretations did not result in material changes to the Group's Consolidated Financial Statements.

(i) Standards and interpretations in issue not yet adopted

The following new Standards and Interpretations, which are all mandatory with the exception of

IFRS29, have not been applied in the Company's Financial Statements.

 
 Standard or Interpretation                      Effective for reporting 
                                                  periods starting on or 
                                                  after 
 IFRS - 9 Financial instruments-classification   Annual periods beginning 
  and measurement of                              on or after 1 
  Financial assets                                January 2015 
 IAS-32 Offsetting financial                     Annual periods beginning 
  assets and financial liabilities                on or after 1January 2014 
 

Based on the Company's current business model and accounting policies, management does not expect any material impact on the Company's financial statements when any of the above standards or interpretations becomes effective. There are no other IFRS or IFRIC interpretations that are effective subsequent to the company's financial year end that would have a material impact on the group.

The Company does not intend to apply any of these pronouncements early.

(b)Basis of preparation and statement of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under applicable International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The historical financial information incorporates the financial statements of the Group made up to 31 March each year.

Going concern

The Group's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Chairman's Statement. In addition, note Z to the financial statements includes the Group's objectives, policies and processes for managing its capital, its financial risk management objectives, details of its financial instruments and hedging activities and its exposures to credit and liquidity risk. The Group has considerable financial resources together with long term contracts with a number of customers and suppliers across different geographic areas and industries. As a consequence, the management believes that the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully despite the current uncertain economic outlook.

After making enquiries, the management has a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and financial statements.

(c) The basis of presentation and accounting policies used in preparing the historical financial information

These accounting policies have been consistently applied to the results, gains and losses, assets, liabilities and cash flows of all entities included in the consolidated financial statements for all the periods presented unless otherwise stated. The consolidated financial statements are presented in INR, rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise indicated. They are prepared on the historical cost basis except for financial instruments, which are carried at their fair values.

In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that may affect the consolidated financial statements. Management believes that the judgements made in the preparation of the historical financial information are reasonable. However, actual outcomes may differ from those anticipated.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Judgements made by management in the application of IFRSs that have significant effect on the historical financial information and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year are discussed in note AF.

(d) Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries) made up to 31 March each year. The group controls the entity where the groups is exposed to, or has right to variable returns from its investment with the entity and has the ability to effect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. In respect of the associate, the consolidated financial statements incorporate the last audited financial statements not exceeding three months from year ending 31 March 2014.

Intra group balances, transactions and any resulting unrealised gains arising from intragroup transactions are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses resulting from intragroup transactions are also eliminated unless cost cannot be recovered. Amounts reported in the financial statements of the subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by the Group.

Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are identified separately from the Group's equity therein. The interests of non-controlling shareholders may be initially measured either at fair value or at the non- controlling interests' proportionate share of the fair value of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus the non-controlling interests' share of subsequent changes in equity. Total comprehensive income is attributed to non-controlling interests even if this results in the non- controlling interests having a deficit balance.

Changes in the Group's interests in subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group's interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Group.

(e) Goodwill

(i) Recognition and initial measurement

Goodwill arising on acquisition is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group's interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised. If, after reassessment, the Group's interest in the net fair value of the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities exceed the cost of the business combination, the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss. On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.

(ii) Subsequent measurement

Goodwill is not subject to amortisation but is tested for impairment annually and is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any.

(f) Investment in associate

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.

The results and assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these financial statements using the equity method of accounting, except when the investment is classified as held for sale, in which case it is accounted for in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. Under the equity method, investments in associates are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at cost as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Group's share of the net assets of the associate, less any impairment in the value of individual investments. Losses of an associate in excess of the Group's interest in that associate (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group's net investment in the associate) are recognised only to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate recognised at the date of acquisition is recognised as goodwill. The goodwill is included within the carrying amount

of the investment and is assessed for impairment as part of that investment. Any excess of the Group's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Where a group entity transacts with an associate of the Group, profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Group's interest in the relevant associate.

(g) Foreign currency

   (i)   Translation to presentation currency 

The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (its functional currency).

The functional currency of each of the respective Group companies is:

 
 DQ Plc             British Pound (GBP) 
 DQ Mauritius       US Dollar (USD) 
 DQ India           Indian Rupee (INR) 
 DQ Ireland         Euro (EURO) 
 Method Animation   Euro (EURO) 
  SAS 
 DQ Films Ltd       Euro (EURO) 
 DQ Power Kidz      Indian Rupee (INR) 
  Pvt Ltd 
 DQE ITES Pvt.      Indian Rupee (INR) 
  Ltd 
 

At the reporting date the assets and liabilities of the Group are translated into the presentation currency, which is in Indian Rupees (INR) at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date and the income statement is translated at the average exchange rate for the year.

Although the functional currency of the ultimate holding Company DQ Plc is GBP, the presentation currency of the Group is not GBP as majority of the operations of the group are transacted in currencies other than GBP.

The USD: INR exchange rates used to translate the INR financial information into the presentation currency of INR were as follows:

 
                                           2014          2013 
Closing rate at 31 March                 59.8105       54.4828 
Average rate for the year 
 ended 31 March                          60.4267       54.3141 
 

The GBP: INR exchange rates used to translate the GBP financial information into the presentation currency of INR were as follows:

 
                                           2014          2013 
Closing rate at 31 March                 99.5211       82.5469 
Average rate for the year 
 ended 31 March                          96.1556       85.8434 
 

The EURO: INR exchange rates used to translatethe EURO financial information into the presentation currency of INR were as follows:

 
                                           2014         2013 
Closing rate at 31 March                 82.2559       69.7271 
Average rate for the year 
 ended 31 March                          81.0551       69.9674 
 

(ii) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated into functional currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in the income statement. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated to functional currency at foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates the fair value was determined.

(iii) Financial statements of foreign operations

The assets and liabilities of the Group's subsidiaries and other entities controlled by the Group based outside the Isle of Man ("foreign operations") are translated into INR at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated into INR at average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations are recognised directly in equity as foreign currency translation reserve.

(h) Derivative financial instruments

The Group uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to foreign exchange risks arising from operational activities. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. However, derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are accounted for as trading instruments.

Derivative financial instruments are recognised at fair value. The subsequent gain or loss on re measurement to fair value is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

The fair value of forward exchange contracts is their quoted market price at the balance sheet date, being the present value of the quoted forward price.

   (i)   Property, plant and equipment 
   (i)   Owned assets 

Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located.

Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment.

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognised within "other Income" for gains and "other operating expenses" for losses in the statement of income.

(ii) Subsequent costs

The Group recognises in the carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Replaced parts are de-recognised with any profit / (loss) on disposal recognised immediately in the income statement. All other costs are recognised in the income statement as an expense as incurred.

(iii) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction and production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the costs of those assets. Qualifying assets are those that necessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use. Capitalisation of borrowing costs continues up to the date when the assets are substantially ready for their use. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

(iv) Depreciation

Depreciation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment. Land is not depreciated. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

 
  Computer hardware and           3 - 6 years 
   software 
  Equipment including             6 - 10 years 
   office equipment 
  Fixtures and furniture          10 years 
  Vehicles                        4 years 
 

Lease acquisition cost and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the primary period of the lease or estimated useful lives of the assets whichever is less. Assets under construction are not depreciated, as they are not ready for use.

The depreciation methods, useful lives and residual value, are reassessed annually.

(j) Intangible assets

(i) Distribution rights

Distribution rights that are acquired by the company are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

(ii) Intangible assets under construction

Under certain distribution contracts, the Group was required to make advance payments in order to acquire distribution rights. These payments have been capitalised as intangible assets on the basis that (i) they will be realised through future sales to be made by the Group; (ii) they are separately identifiable and (iii) they are controlled through their legal rights.

The expectation is that these advance payments will be fully recouped by the Group, however, the extent to which full value will be obtained is dependent on the ability of the Group to generate sufficient sales on a go-forward basis under the various distribution contracts. On this basis, no systematic amortisation is charged. However, at each reporting date the asset is assessed for impairment, based on projected sales.

(iii) Projects under development

Direct or indirect expenditure incurred on the development of film production projects in order to create intellectual property or content, which are exploited on any form of media, are capitalised within Intangible Assets under construction, in accordance with IAS 38 (Intangible Assets), only from the point that the company can demonstrate:

(i) The technical feasibility of the project;

(ii) Its intention to complete the intangible asset and sell it; (iii) Its ability to use or sell the intangible asset;

(iv) How the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits;

(v) The availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the intangible asset; and

(vi) Its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development

(iv) Subsequent expenditure

Subsequent expenditure on capitalised intangible assets is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates.

(v) Amortisation

Amortisation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets apart from Intangible assets under construction. Intangible assets are amortised from the date they are available for use. The estimated useful lives are the term of the licensing agreement or 10 years whichever is less.

Useful lives for individual assets are determined based on the nature of the asset, its expected use, the length of the legal agreement or patent and the period over which the asset is expected to generate economic benefits for the Group ("economic life").

(k) Financial assets

All financial assets are recognised and derecognised on trade date where the purchase or sale of a financial asset is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the financial asset within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs, except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value.

Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: 'held for trading', 'held-to- maturity' investments, 'available-for-sale' (AFS) financial assets and 'loans and receivables'. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Investment in Mutual funds is classified as held for trading as it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term.

   (l)   Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. They are reduced by appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original term of the receivable. The amount of the provision is the difference between the carrying amount and the recoverable amount and this difference is recognised in the income statement.

(m) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances, cash in transit and call deposits and are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows.

(n) Impairment

The carrying amounts of the Group's assets are reviewed at the end of every year to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset's recoverable amount is estimated. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash- generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated to reduce the carrying amount of assets in the unit on a pro rata basis.

(o) Calculation of recoverable amount

The recoverable amount of the Group's receivables carried at amortised cost is calculated as the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition of these financial assets). Receivables with a short duration are not discounted. The recoverable amount of other assets is the greater of their fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

(p) Share capital

(i) Ordinary shares

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

(ii) Dividends

Dividends are recognised as a liability in the year in which they are declared.

(q) Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings on an effective interest rate basis.

(r) Employee benefits

   (i)   Defined contribution plans 

Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognised as an expense in the income statement as incurred.

(ii) Defined benefit plans

The Group's net obligation in respect of gratuity, which include amounts payable to employees on termination, resignation or retirement on completion of a minimum service period with the Group, and compensated absences, which include amounts payable to employees on utilisation of accumulated leave balances during the service period or encashment at the time of termination, resignation or retirement, is calculated estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value, and the fair value of any plan assets is deducted. The discount rate is the yield at the balance sheet date on government bonds that have maturity dates approximating to the terms of the Group's obligations. The calculation is performed by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. Expected cost of compensated absences by way of sick leave is recognised in the income statement.

When the benefits of a plan are improved, the portion of the increased benefit relating to past service by employees is recognised as an expense in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. To the extent that the benefits vest immediately, the expense is recognised immediately in the income statement.

All actuarial gains and losses as at 1 April 2004, the date of transition to IFRSs, were recognised. In respect of actuarial gains and losses that arise subsequent to 1 April 2004 in calculating the Group's obligation in respect of a plan, to the extent that any cumulative unrecognised actuarial gain or loss exceeds 10 per cent of the greater of the present value of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets, that portion is recognised in the income statement over the expected average remaining working lives of the employees participating in the plan. Otherwise, the actuarial gain or loss is not recognised.

(s) Provisions

A provision is recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Provisions for retakes are recognised wherever they are considered to be material. Retakes include creative changes to the final product delivered to the customer, performed on the specific request of the customer at the Group's own cost. Requests for retakes from customers are expected to be received by the Group within a period of 3 months from the final delivery and hence the provision is not discounted.

A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under the contract.

(t) Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

(u) Revenue recognition

   (i)   Production service fee and licensing revenue 

Revenue represents amounts receivable for production and imparting production training skill services rendered and is recognised in the income statement in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction at the period end. The stage of completion can be measured reliably and is assessed by reference to work completed as at the period end. The Group uses the services performed to date as a percentage of total services to be performed as the method for determining the stage of completion. Where services are in progress and where the amounts invoiced exceed the revenue recognised, the excess is shown as deferred income. Where the revenue recognised exceeds the invoiced amount, the amounts are classified as unbilled revenue.

The stage of completion for each project is estimated by the management at the onset of the project by breaking each project into specific activities and estimating the efforts required for the completion of each activity. Revenue is then allocated to each activity based on the proportion of efforts required to complete the activity in relation to the overall estimated efforts. The management's estimates of the efforts required in relation to the stage of completion, determined at the onset of the project, are revisited at the balance sheet date and any material deviations from the initial estimate are recognised in the income statement.

The Group's services are performed by a determinable number of acts over the duration of the project and hence revenue is not recognised on a straight-line basis.

Contract costs that are not probable of being recovered are recognised as an expense immediately.

Revenue from the licensing of distribution rights (including withholding tax) is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the licensing agreement where there is an on-going performance obligation and in the case of the license fee from co-production rights on the date declared by the licensee. Revenue from licensing of distribution rights is recognised at the time of sale under a non-cancellable contract which permits the licensee to exploit those rights freely and the Group has no remaining obligations to perform.

No revenue is recognised if there are significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due.

(ii) Royalties

Fees and royalties paid for the use of the group's assets (such as trademarks, patents, software, music copyright, record masters and motion picture films) are recognised in accordance with the substance of the agreement. This may be on a straight line basis over the life of the agreement, for example, when a licensee has the right to use certain technology for a specified period of time. An assignment of rights for a fixed fee or non-refundable guarantee under a non-cancellable contract which permits the licensee to exploit those rights freely and the licensor has no remaining obligations to perform is, in substance, a sale.

(v) Expenses

(i) Operating lease payments

Payments made under non-cancellable operating leases are recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Payments made under cancellable operating leases are recognised as expense in the period in which they are incurred.

Leasehold interest in Land is classified as an operating lease and the amount paid for acquisition of such rights is classified as prepayments and amortised over the period of lease term

(ii) Finance lease payments

Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

(iii) Net financing costs

Net financing costs comprise interest payable on borrowings calculated using the effective interest rate method, dividends on redeemable preference shares, interest receivable on funds invested and foreign exchange gains and losses that are recognised in the income statement.

Interest income is recognised in the income statement as it accrues, using the effective interest rate method. The interest expense component of finance lease payments is recognised in the income statement using the effective interest rate method.

Foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis.

(w) Income tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax is recognised on temporary timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

(x) Earnings per share

The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise convertible notes, convertible preference shares and share options granted to employees.

(y) Segment reporting

The Group has adopted IFRS 8 Operating Segments with effect from 1 January 2009. IFRS 8 requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segments and to assess their performance.

(z) Voluntary changes in accounting policies and corrections of prior period errors

The Group presents all retrospective application of voluntary changes in the accounting policies and retrospective restatement to correct prior period errors as far as practical to conform with IAS 8 with relevant disclosures.

(aa) Financial instruments

Financial instruments comprise investments in equity, investments in equity trade receivables, unbilled revenues, loans to subsidiaries, cash and cash equivalents, bank borrowings and trade payables. Financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or loss, any directly attributable transaction costs.

   NOTE B -     SEGMENT REPORTING 

Segment information is presented in respect of the Group's business and geographical segments. The primary format, business segments, is based on the Group's management and internal reporting structure.

Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly interest-bearing loans, borrowings and expenses, and corporate assets and expenses.

Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that are expected to be used for more than one period.

Business segments

The Group comprises the following main business segments:

Animation:

The production services rendered to production houses and training rendered for acquiring skills for production services in relation to the production of animation television series and movies.

Distribution:

The revenue generated from the exploitation of the distribution rights of animated television series and movies acquired by the Group.

Segment revenue and segment result

 
                          Segment Revenue      Segment Result 
                        ------------------  ------------------- 
                         2013-14   2012-13    2013-14   2012-13 
                                    INR'Mn     INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
----------------------  --------  --------  ---------  -------- 
 
 Animation                 1,874      1819      1,111       987 
 Distribution                523       475        153       120 
                           2,397     2,294      1,264     1,107 
 Unallocated Expenses                           (808)     (680) 
                                            ---------  -------- 
 Profit before tax                                456       427 
 Income tax expense                              (27)      (46) 
                                            ---------  -------- 
 Profit for the year                              429       381 
                                            ---------  -------- 
 

Segment assets and liabilities

 
                               Assets            Liabilities 
                         ------------------  ------------------ 
                          2013-14   2012-13   2013-14   2012-13 
                           INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
-----------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 Animation                  2,448     4,648       347     1,044 
 Distribution               6,172     2,892       140       226 
 Total of all segments      8,620     7,540       487     1,270 
 Unallocated                1,088       370     2,940     1,345 
                         --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Consolidated               9,708     7,910     3,427     2,615 
                         --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 

Other segment information

 
                  Depreciation and      Additions to 
                    amortisation         non-current 
                                            assets 
                -------------------  ------------------ 
                 2012-13    2011-12   2012-13   2011-12 
                  INR'Mn     INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
--------------  ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 Animation            171       174        25       106 
 Distribution         400       352       208     1,028 
                ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
                      571       526       233     1,134 
                ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
 

Geographical segments

The animation and distribution segments are managed on a worldwide basis, but operate in three principal geographical areas: America, Europe and Others.

The Group's revenue from external customers and information about its segment assets by geographical location are detailed below

 
                Revenue from         Segment assets        Acquisition 
              external customers                            of segment 
                                                              assets 
           ----------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
             2013-14     2012-13    2013-14   2012-13   2013-14   2012-13 
              INR'Mn      INR'Mn     INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
---------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 America          514         374       790       739         -         - 
 Europe           876       1,313     4,733     1,672       208       214 
 Others         1,007         607     4,185     5,499        25       920 
           ----------  ----------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                2,397       2,294     9,708     7,910       233     1,134 
           ----------  ----------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 
   NOTE C -       REVENUE 
 
                                  2013-14             2012-13 
---------------------------  -----------------  ------------------ 
                              Group    Company   Group    Company 
--------------------------- 
                              INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
---------------------------  -------  --------  -------  --------- 
 Revenue from animation        1,874         -    1,819          - 
 Revenue from distribution       523         -      475      - 
 Service income                             58                  41 
                               2,397        58    2,294         41 
---------------------------  -------  --------  -------  --------- 
 
   NOTE D -      OTHER OPERATING INCOME 
 
                                2013-14            2012-13 
-------------------------  -----------------  ----------------- 
                            Group    Company   Group    Company 
------------------------- 
                            INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
-------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Gain /(Loss) on foreign 
  exchange movements`          231        -9        7         4 
 Sundry Balance written 
  back/off                      10        10        -         - 
 Gain on Sale of Fixed           4         -        -         - 
  Assets 
 Other income                    2         -        3         - 
                           -------  --------  -------  -------- 
                               247         1       10         4 
                           -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
   NOTE E -       NET FINANCING COSTS 
 
                                        2013-14            2012-13 
---------------------------------  -----------------  ----------------- 
                                    Group    Company   Group    Company 
--------------------------------- 
                                    INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
---------------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Interest income                         9       109       14        88 
                                   -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Financial income                        9       109       14        88 
                                   -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Interest on short term 
  borrowings and other financing 
  costs                                -58                -97        -2 
 Interest on term loans               -182               -107         - 
 Net foreign exchange loss             -12             -              - 
                                   -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Financial expenses                   -252               -204        -2 
                                   -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Net financing (costs)/income         -243       109     -190        86 
                                   =======  ========  =======  ======== 
 

The interest expense is net of INR 10 Mn (PY 2012-13 INR 8 Mn) which has been capitalized as part of the acquisition cost of Intangible assets under construction.

NOTE F - INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 
                                  2013-14   2012-13 
------------------------------- 
                                   Group     Group 
------------------------------- 
                                  INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
-------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 Current tax expense 
 Current tax (MAT)                    156        82 
                                      156        82 
                                 --------  -------- 
 Deferred tax (credit)/expense 
 Origination and reversal 
  of temporary differences            -58        22 
 Mat credit entitlement               -71       -58 
                                 --------  -------- 
                                     -129       -36 
                                 --------  -------- 
 Total income tax expense 
  in income statement                  27        46 
-------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

Reconciliation of effective tax rate

 
                                     2013-14   2012-13 
---------------------------------- 
                                      Group     Group 
---------------------------------- 
                                     INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
----------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 Profit before tax                       456       427 
 Indian corporate income 
  tax rate                            33.99%    33.99% 
 Income tax at standard rate             155       145 
 Differences on account of 
  items taxed at zero/lower 
  rates                                  -45       -12 
 MAT credit entitlement                  -71       -58 
 Differences on account of tax 
  rates in any other jurisdiction 
  (DQ Ireland @12.5%)                    -12       -29 
 Tax charge                               27        46 
----------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

CURRENT TAX EXPENSE

DQ Plc is liable to Manx corporate tax at the 0% rate.

DQM is liable to Mauritian corporate tax at the general rate of 15%, although in respect of its overseas income, after an available credit of 80% of the tax payable, the effective rate is reduced to 3%.

DQ India enjoys exemption of its taxable profits from export profits from production as per the provisions of section 10AA of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. However, as per the provisions of section 115JB of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, relating to Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT), companies whose tax liability was less than 20% of the book profits was deemed to have a tax liability equivalent to 20% of the book profits derived as per the Income Statement. The amount paid under section 115JB is allowed to be adjusted against tax liabilities in the succeeding seven financial years.

DQ Ireland is liable to Irish corporate tax at the general rate of 12.5%. However the company gets relief for the capital allowance in excess of depreciation, utilisation of tax losses and losses carried forward.

Consequently DQ India's current tax expense for the FY: 2013-14 of INR 156 million (FY: 2012-13: INR 82 million) represents the amount of MAT payable and can be carried forward and adjusted against the income tax liability (other than MAT tax provision) in the next ten financial years. Out of this DQ India has recognised INR 102 million of MAT Credit Entitlement on the basis of expected future recoveries.

Current tax expenses of the Group for FY: 2013-14 is INR 27 million (FY: 2012-13: INR 46 million) which comprises of Income Tax of INR 156 million (FY: 2012-13: INR 82 million), reversal of deferred tax (liability)/asset recognised in earlier years INR (58) million (FY: 2012-13: INR 22 million) and MAT Credit Entitlement INR (71) million (FY: 2012-13: INR (58) million).

    NOTE G -                PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 
 
                          Computer                                                                 Assets 
                           Hardware                    Fixtures        Leasehold                    Under 
                         and software   Equipment    and Furnitures    Improvement   Vehicles    Construction   Total 
 
                           INR'Mn        INR'Mn         INR'Mn           INR'Mn       INR'Mn       INR'Mn       INR'Mn 
   Cost 
   Balance at 1 
    April 2012                  1,157          42                45             30         28               3    1,305 
   Acquisitions                    51   -                         2              1   -                     52      106 
   Disposals / 
    Transfers                     -60          -7               -14            -15         -1             -54     -151 
   Balance at 31 
    March 2013                  1,148          35                33             16         27               1    1,260 
                       --------------  ----------  ----------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  ------- 
 
   Balance at 1 
    April 2013                  1,148          35                33             16         27               1    1,260 
   Acquisitions                    12   -           -                 -              -                     13       25 
   Disposals / 
    Transfers                     -26         -11                -4   -                   -10             -13      -64 
   Balance at 31 
    March 2014                  1,134          24                29             16         17               1    1,221 
                       --------------  ----------  ----------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  ------- 
 
   Depreciation 
   Balance at 1 
    April 2012                    806          25                22             20         12         -            885 
   Depreciation 
    charge for the 
    year                          157           3                 5              3          6         -            174 
   Disposals                      -59          -6                -8            -15         -1         -            -89 
   Balance at 31 
    March 2013                    904          22                19              8         17         -            970 
                       --------------  ----------  ----------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  ------- 
 
   Balance at 1 
    April 2013                    904          22                19              8         17         -            970 
   Depreciation 
    charge for the 
    year                          158           3                 3              2          5         -            171 
   Disposals                      -24         -11                -4   -                    -8         -            -47 
   Balance at 31 
    March 2014                  1,038          14                18             10         14         -          1,094 
                       --------------  ----------  ----------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  ------- 
 
   Carrying amounts 
   At 31 March 2014                96          10                11              6          3               1      127 
   At 31 March 2013               244          13                14              8         10               1      290 
---------------------  --------------  ----------  ----------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  ------- 
 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - continued

Security

At 31 March 2014 assets with a carrying amount of INR 127 million (31 March 2013 INR 290 million) are secured to borrowings from banks.

NOTE H - NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

 
                         2013-14   2012-13 
---------------------- 
                          Group     Group 
---------------------- 
                         INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
----------------------  --------  -------- 
 
 Balance at beginning 
  of year                  1.073       992 
 Profit for the year         102        85 
 Other comprehensive 
  income for the year         51        -4 
 Closing balance           1,226     1,073 
----------------------  --------  -------- 
 

NOTE I - GOODWILL

Goodwill arising on acquisition of subsidiaries

An amount of INR 432 million represents goodwill arising on consolidation of financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries. Goodwill represents the excess amount paid over the nominal value of the shares of DQ India, which DQ Mauritius acquired from certain shareholders.

 
                    2013-14   2012-13 
----------------- 
                     Group     Group 
----------------- 
                    INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
-----------------  --------  -------- 
 Cost 
 Opening balance        432       432 
 Closing balance        432       432 
-----------------  --------  -------- 
 

The Group tests for impairment of goodwill annually or more frequently if there are any indications that the impairment may have arisen. The recoverable amount of a Cash Generating Unit ("CGU") is determined based on the higher of fair values less costs to sell and value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions for the value-in-use calculations are those regarding discount rates and long term growth rates. The discount rate is based on the risk free rate of interest on government of India bonds, while growth rates are based on management's experience and expectations and do not exceed the long term average growth rate for the region in which the CGU operates. These calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by the management. Cash flows are extrapolated using the estimated growth rates. No impairment losses were recognised in 2013-14 (2012-13: Nil). The discount rate used for discounting the future cash flows is 18.04% (FY 2012-13: 18 %).

   NOTE J -               INTANGIBLE ASSETS 
 
                              2013-14   2012-13 
                               Group     Group 
                              INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
 Cost 
 Opening balance                4,247     3,720 
 Acquisitions                     208       529 
 Disposal                        -284         - 
 Translation adjustment           445         5 
 Closing Balance                4,616     4,254 
                             --------  -------- 
 
 Amortisation 
 Opening balance                  960       604 
 Amortisation expense             223       218 
 Impairment losses charged 
  to profit or loss               177       134 
 Disposal                        -284         - 
 Translation adjustment            66         4 
 Closing Balance                1,142       960 
                             --------  -------- 
 
 Carrying amounts 
 At beginning of year           3,287     3,116 
 At end of year                 3,474     3,294 
---------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

Intangible assets represent the unamortized value of costs incurred in acquiring advance paid for distribution rights and copy rights. The Group started acquiring these rights from the year 2003-04 and to date fifty eight series (FY: 2012-13: fifty eight series) of Animation rights have been acquired for different territories across the globe. In the current year the group earned revenue of INR 525 million (FY: 2012-13: INR 475 million) from exploitation of distribution rights. The Group has performed testing for impairment of intangibles which resulted in an impairment loss of INR 177 million (FY: 2012-13: INR 134 million) on account of recoverable amount of certain intangibles being less that their carrying amount.

   NOTE K -        INTANGIBLE ASSETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION 

Intangible assets under construction include amounts paid to the producers for acquisition of the distribution rights and amounts incurred on internally generated intellectual property rights pending for capitalisation. These advances are transferred to distribution rights on completion of the entire production activities and when the asset is ready for exploitation.

 
                              2013-14   2012-13 
--------------------------- 
                               Group    Group 
--------------------------- 
                              INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
---------------------------  --------  -------- 
 
 Opening Balance                1,230       751 
 Acquisitions                     913       934 
 Transfers to distribution 
  rights                         -108      -475 
 Translation adjustment           175       -20 
                             --------  -------- 
 Closing Balance                2,210     1,230 
---------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

NOTE L - INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE

On 28 March 2008 the Company acquired a 20% equity stake in Method Animation, SAS (the "Associate"), for a consideration of INR 156 million. For the purpose of applying the equity method of accounting, as the financial year of Associate ends on 31 December, the financial statements as of 31 December 2013 of the Associate, adjusted or significant transactions occurred between 31 December 2013 and 31 March 2014, have been used.

Details of acquisition and the accounting for the Associates share of profits are as follows:

 
                                  2013-14            2012-13 
                               Group   Company    Group   Company 
                              INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
 Opening balance                 152       161      132       162 
 Cost of acquisition             152       161      132       162 
                             -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Share of post-acquisition 
  profit                          10   -             17         - 
 Translation adjustment           36   -              3        -1 
 Closing balance                 198       433      152       161 
---------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 

The summarised financial information as at and for the year ended 31 March 2014 is as follows:

 
                           2013-14   2012-13 
                           INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
------------------------  --------  -------- 
 Ownership share               20%       20% 
 Assets                       3492      2996 
 Adjustment to the fair       -         - 
  value 
 Assets - restated            3492      2996 
 Liabilities                 -3036     -2747 
 Revenue                       542      1881 
 Profit                         52        88 
------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

Goodwill of INR 156 million arose on acquisition of the 20% equity stake in the associate during 2007-08 and is included in the carrying cost of the investment.

NOTE M - LOAN TO SUBSIDIARY

As per the shareholders' loan agreement DQ Plc has given an interest free loan amounting toINR 1,142 million to its subsidiary DQ Mauritius.

Fair value on initial recognition of the loan amounted to INR 758 million assuming an interest rate of 8% per annum and repayment period of 10 years. As at 31 March 2014, the fair value of the loan outstanding amounted to INR 1,341 million (31 March 2013: INR 1,030 million).

DQM shall repay the loan amount to DQ plc at such time and on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed between them.

 
                           2013-14   2012-13 
                           Company   Company 
                           INR Mn    INR Mn 
------------------------  --------  -------- 
 
 Opening balance             1,030       958 
 Interest accrued               96         2 
 Translation adjustment        215        70 
 Closing balance             1,341     1,030 
------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

NOTE N - INTERESTS IN OTHER ENTITIES

DQE is principally involved with structured entities, as defined by IFRS 12 Interests in Other Entities, through the sale of (i) production rights, (ii) production services and (iii) the licensing of distribution rights for the completed productions from which is generates distribution income. The structured entities generally finance these activities through the upfront sales of the distribution rights to DQE. The business activities of all of these structured entities relates to the acquisition of TV and film rights, their development and exploitation. DQE has some level of involvement in all aspects of these businesses.

Risk associated with unconsolidated structured entities:

The following table summarises the carry values recognised in the statement of financial position of DQE's interests in unconsolidated structured entities as at 31 March 2014.

Maximum exposure to loss

The Maximum Exposure to Loss is the maximum loss which DQE could be required to record in its consolidated statement of comprehensive income as a result of its involvement with the structured entities. This loss is contingent in nature and may arise as a result of a significant change to the business of the structured entities, their requirement for additional capital, failure of the licensed production, etc. Due to DQE's involvement with these entities, it also creates potential exposure to loss due to impairment.

For both Receivables and Advances paid for Distribution Rights, the maximum exposure to loss is the current carrying value of these interests.

 
                                     Maximum exposure                                  Carry Amount 
                                          to loss 
--------------------  ---------------------------------------------  ------  ------------------------ 
 Balance sheet         Receivables     Payables       Advances        Total    Total        Total 
  line item                                              paid                  Assets     Liabilities 
  for assets                                       for distribution 
  and liabilities                                       rights 
                         INR Mn.        INR            INR Mn.         INR    INR Mn.      INR Mn. 
                                         Mn.                           Mn. 
 Trade and 
  other receivables            760                                      760        760 
 Trade and 
  other payables                            262                         262                       262 
 Intangible 
  assets                                                      2,193   2,193      2,193 
 
 Total                         760          262               2,193   2,691      2,953            262 
                      ------------  -----------  ------------------  ------  ---------  ------------- 
 
 Commitments 
  to make further 
  payments                                  670                         670                       670 
--------------------  ------------  -----------  ------------------  ------  ---------  ------------- 
 
 
                    Distribution       Production 
                     Commission         Revenue      Total 
=================  ==============  ==============  ======= 
 Sales contracts                              250      250 
=================================  ==============  ======= 
 

NOTE O - DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Group are attributable to the following:

 
                                Assets            Liabilities             Net 
                          ------------------  ------------------  ------------------ 
                           2013-14   2012-13   2013-14   2012-13   2013-14   2012-13 
                            INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
                          --------  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Property, plant 
  and equipment                 64      -         -           27        64       -27 
 Intangible assets            -         -         -          159   -            -159 
 Employee benefits            -           46         1   -              -1        46 
 Tax value of loss            -         -         -         -         -         - 
  carry forwards 
  recognized 
 Share Issue expenses           32        33   -         -              32        33 
 MAT Credit Entitlement        102       167        31   -              71       167 
 Net tax assets                198       246        32       186       166        60 
------------------------  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 

Unrecognised deferredtax assets of the Group

Deferred Tax Assets of the Group have not been recognized in respect of the following items

 
                            2013-14   2012-13 
                            INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
 
 Unabsorbed depreciation          0         0 
                                  0         0 
-------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

NOTE P - DEPOSITS

Deposits represent amounts paid to various government agencies for the use of services including electricity, water and telephone supplied by these agencies. These amounts are refundable to the group on the termination of services with these agencies.

NOTE Q - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 
                          2013-14            2012-13 
                     -----------------  ----------------- 
                       Group   Company    Group   Company 
                      INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
                     -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Trade receivables     2,599        79    1,624       214 
 Unbilled revenue        320         -      642         - 
 Prepayments              31         1       13         1 
 Receivables 
  from Group               -       572        -       297 
 Other receivables        98         -      100         - 
                       3,048       652    2,379       512 
-------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 

Total trade receivables (net of allowances) held by the Group at 31 March 2013 amounted to INR 2,599 million (31 March 2013: INR 1,624 million) includes INR 1,690 million being above 120 days (31 March 2013: INR 938 million).

The Ageing analysis of trade receivables is given below:

 
                      2013-14            2012-13 
                 -----------------  ----------------- 
                   Group   Company    Group   Company 
                  INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
                 -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 
 Less than 
  30 days            642        10       95        11 
 30 - 60 days        107         -      254         - 
 60 - 90 days         84        15      112         - 
 90 - 120 days        76         -      225        11 
 Greater than 
  120 days         1,690        54      938       192 
                   2,599        79    1,624       214 
---------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 

Ageing of impaired trade receivables

 
                          2013-14            2012-13 
                     -----------------  ----------------- 
                       Group   Company    Group   Company 
                      INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
                     -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Less than 30 days 
 30 - 60 days 
 60 - 90 days 
 90 - 120 days 
 Greater than 120 
  days                    77                -21 
-------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 

Allowance for doubtful debts is made by the Group for trade receivables beyond 120 days and where the Group is of the opinion that the amount is not recoverable. As of 31 March 2014, the amount of trade receivables beyond 180 days was INR 1,391 million (31 March 2013: INR 734 million). Historically the Group has recovered all its trade receivables.

Movement in the allowance for doubtful debts

 
                                     2013-14            2012-13 
                                 Group    Company   Group    Company 
                                 INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
 
 Balance at beginning 
  of the year                        21      -          -9      - 
 Impairment losses recognised 
  on receivables                     55      -         -14      - 
 Amounts recovered during          -         -         - -      - 
  the year 
 Foreign exchange translation 
  gains and losses                    1      -          -2      - 
                                -------  --------  -------  -------- 
                                     77      -         -21      - 
------------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 

NOTE R - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 
                                   2013-14              2012-13 
                               Group    Company    Group     Company 
                               INR'Mn    INR'Mn     INR'Mn     INR'Mn 
 
 Cash and bank balances            10         -        -26          1 
 Call deposits                     18         -        -16          - 
 Cash and cash equivalents         28         -        -42          1 
 Bank overdraft                  -872         -       -666          - 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  in the statement 
  of cash flows                  -844                 -624          1 
---------------------------  --------  --------  ---------  --------- 
 

NOTE S - EQUITY

a) Ordinary shares

DQ Plc. presently has only one class of ordinary shares. For all matters submitted to vote in the shareholders' meeting, every holder of ordinary shares, as reflected in the records of the Company on the date of the shareholders' meeting, has one vote in respect of each share held. All shares are equally eligible to receive dividends and the repayment of capital in the event of liquidation of the Company. The Company has an authorized share capital of 60,000,000 equity shares of Sterling 0.1 pence each.

 
 Issue of ordinary 
  shares 
                               2013-14                     2012-13 
                         Group        Company        Group        Company 
                     ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Number of shares 
 Opening balance      4,25,66,047   4,25,66,047   3,59,66,047   3,59,66,047 
 Issued for 
  cash                1,36,97,000   1,36,97,000     66,00,000     66,00,000 
 Closing balance      5,62,63,047   5,62,63,047   4,25,66,047   4,25,66,047 
 
                               2013-14                     2012-13 
                         Group        Company        Group        Company 
                        INR'Mn        INR'Mn        INR'Mn        INR'Mn 
                     ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Share capital 
 Opening balance                4             4             3             3 
 Issued for 
  cash                          1             1             1             1 
 Closing balance 
  - fully paid                  5             5             4             4 
 
                               2013-14                     2012-13 
                         Group        Company        Group        Company 
                        INR'Mn        INR'Mn        INR'Mn        INR'Mn 
                     ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Share premium 
 Opening balance            2,616         2,031         2,516         1,931 
 Issue for cash               200           200           100           100 
 Closing balance            2,816         2,231         2,616         2,031 
-------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 

The share premium reserve can be utilised by the company for declaration of bonus shares and off setting incremental costs directly attributable to the issues of new shares.

b) Reserves

Translation reserve - Assets, liabilities, income, expenses and cash flows are translated in to INR (presentation currency) from Euros (functional currency of DQ Ireland & DQ Films Ltd), USD (functional currency of DQ Mauritius) and British Pounds (functional currency of DQ Plc). The exchange difference arising out of the year-end translation is being debited or credited to Foreign Currency Translation Reserve, which amounts to INR 529 million (31 March 2013: INR 224 million).

Translation reserve

 
                             2013-14              2012-13 
=====================  ===================  ================== 
                        Group      Company   Group    Company 
===================== 
                        INR'Mn     INR'Mn    INR'Mn     INR'Mn 
=====================  =======  ==========  =======  ========= 
 Opening balance           224          54      204         63 
 Increase/(decrease) 
  during the year          305         387       20         -9 
                       =======  ==========  =======  ========= 
 Closing balance           529         441      224         54 
                       =======  ==========  =======  ========= 
 
 

Exchange differences relating to the translation of the net assets of the Group's foreign operations from their functional currencies to the Group's presentation currency (i.e. INR) are recognized directly in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the foreign currency translation reserve

Accumulated earnings - Accumulated earnings aggregating to INR 1,597 million (31 March

2013: INR 1,270 million) include all current and prior year results as disclosed in the income statement.

 
                                       2013-14                           2012-13 
====================  ========================  ============  ==================  ============ 
                                     Group          Company           Group          Company 
                                     INR'Mn          INR'Mn           INR'Mn          INR'Mn 
====================  ========================  ============  ==================  ============ 
Opening balance                      1,270             (408)             974             (501) 
Profit for the year                    327               113             296                93 
                      ========================  ============  ==================  ============ 
Closing balance                      1,597             (295)           1,270             (408) 
                      ========================  ============  ==================  ============ 
 

The accumulated earnings are in the nature of distributable reserves for the purposes of distribution of dividend by the parent company DQ Plc.

Other Reserves - The Reverse Acquisition Reserve, Equity component of convertible instruments and Capital Redemption Reserve is non-distributable in nature.

NOTE T- EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders

 
                                    2013-14   2012-13 
---------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 
 Profit attributable to 
  ordinary shareholders 
  - INR'Mn                              327       296 
 Weighted average number 
  of ordinary shares outstanding 
  during the year (in million)       55,889    36,201 
 
 Basic EPS                                6         8 
 Diluted EPS                              6         8 
---------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

The Group does not have any dilutive instruments for the year ended 31 March 2013 and as such Diluted EPS equals Basic EPS.

NOTE U - TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

 
                               2013-14              2012-13 
                          Group      Company   Group    Company 
                          INR'Mn     INR'Mn    INR'Mn     INR'Mn 
-----------------------  -------  ----------  -------  --------- 
 Trade Payables              683                  584 
 Deferred Income             121                   80 
 Non Trade payables 
  and accrued Expenses        49          44       26         23 
                             853          44      690         23 
-----------------------  -------  ----------  -------  --------- 
 

Ageing analysis of trade payables is as follows:

 
                               2013-14            2012-13 
                           Group    Company   Group    Company 
                           INR'Mn   INR'Mn    INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 Less than three months       146                302 
 Three to twelve months       537                282 
                              683                584 
------------------------  -------  --------  -------  -------- 
 

NOTE V - BANKOVERDRAFT

Secured bank overdraft facility:

 
                  2013-14   2012-13 
---------------  --------  -------- 
                   Group     Group 
                  INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
---------------  --------  -------- 
 
 Amount used          872       666 
 Amount unused          0         1 
                      872       667 
---------------  --------  -------- 
 

NOTE W - INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS

This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group's interest-bearing loans and borrowings. For more information about the Group's exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risk, see note AA.

 
                               2013-14   2012-13 
                                Group     Group 
                               INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
----------------------------  --------  -------- 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Secured bank loans                967       719 
                                   967       719 
                              --------  -------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Current portion of secured 
  bank loans                       383       379 
                                   383       379 
----------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

The borrowings are repayable as follows:

 
                              2013-14   2012-13 
                               Group     Group 
                              INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
---------------------------  --------  -------- 
 On demand or within one 
  year                            383       379 
 In the second year               430       454 
 In the third to fifth 
  years inclusive                 537       265 
                                1,350     1,098 
                             --------  -------- 
 Unrealised direct issue         -         - 
  cost of secured bank 
  loan 
                                1,350     1,098 
                             --------  -------- 
 Less: Amount due for 
  settlement within twelve 
  months 
 (shown under current 
  liabilities)                    383       379 
 
 Amount due for settlement 
  after twelve months             967       719 
---------------------------  --------  -------- 
 

The term loans from bank are secured by first charge on entire Property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets of the group both present and future except vehicles and second charge on current assets.

The interest rate for three loans is pegged at a factor to the bank's Prime Lending Rate, while in respect of other loans they are pegged at a factor to LIBOR.

NOTE X - PROVISIONS

Provisions include the following:

 
                                          2013-14   2012-13 
                                           Group     Group 
                                          INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
---------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 Current employee benefits 
  (note Y)                                     11         9 
 Provision for Income 
  tax                                         212 
Provision for retakes (note Z)                 13        21 
                                              236        30 
 
Non-current employee benefits (note Y)        116       131 
 

NOTE Y - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The defined benefit obligations of the Group include gratuity and compensated absences. Gratuity represents amounts payable to the employees, at the time of termination, resignation or retirement from services, on completion of a minimum service period of 5 years with the Group. The amount of gratuity payable to an employee is equal to the product of 15 days salary and the number of completed years of service or part thereof in excess of 6 months.

Compensated absences represent amounts payable to employees on utilisation of accumulated leave balances during service with the Group or encashment of such accumulated leave balances on termination, resignation or retirement from the services. Maximum leave available for encashment on termination, resignation or retirement is 60 days.

 
                                     2013-14   2012-13 
                                     INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
 Present value of unfunded 
  obligations                             90        96 
 Recognised liability 
  for defined benefit obligations         90        96 
 Liability for compensated 
  absences                                35        42 
 Total employee benefit 
  liability                              125       138 
----------------------------------  -------- 
 

Movements in the net liability for defined benefitobligations recognised in the balancesheet

 
                            2013-14  2012-13 
                             INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
                            -------  ------- 
 Opening balance                 96       71 
 Expense recognised in 
  the income statement 
  (see below)                    20       20 
 Actuarial loss                 -18        9 
 Contributions to defined 
  benefit obligations            -8       -4 
Closing balance                  90       96 
                            -------  ------- 
 

Employeebenefits recognised in the balancesheet are as follows:

 
                                2013-14   2012-13 
                                INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
-----------------------------  --------  -------- 
   Current employee benefits         11         9 
   Non-current employee 
    benefits                        116       131 
                                    127       140 
                               --------  -------- 
 

Expense recognised in the income statement

 
 
                             2013-14   2012-13 
                             INR'Mn    INR'Mn 
                            --------  -------- 
   Current service costs          12        14 
   Interest on obligation          8         6 
   Actuarial loss                -18         9 
                                   2        29 
                            --------  -------- 
 

The expense is recognised in the following line items in the income statement:

 
                                      2013-14  2012-13 
                                       INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
Cost of sales                               2       27 
General and administrative expenses         0        2 
                                            2       29 
 

Liability for defined benefit obligations

Principal Actuarial assumptions as the balance sheet date

 
                                                          2013-14  2012-13 
                                                           INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
 
Discount rate at 31 March                                   9.10%    8.20% 
Future Salary Increases                                        4%       4% 
Withdrawal rate 
Age group (in years) 18 -30                                    5%       5% 
                                            31-40              4%       4% 
                                            41-45              3%       3% 
                                            46 and above       2%       2% 
 

Mortality: Standard table of Life Insurance Corporation of India (1994-96) was used for mortality rate.

 
   Personnel costs                                                                      2013-14                2012-13 
                                                                                         INR'Mn                 INR'Mn 
 
Wages and salaries                                                                          671                    777 
Contributions to defined contribution plans                                                  47                     54 
Increase in liability for defined benefit plans                                               2                     29 
Increase / (Decrease) in liability for compensated 
 absences                                                                                    -4                     10 
                                                                                            716                    870 
 

NOTE Z - PROVISION FOR RETAKES

 
                              2013-14  2012-13 
                               Group    Group 
                              INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
---------------------------- 
 Opening balance                   21       28 
 Provisions made during 
  the year                         18       17 
 Provisions used during 
  the year                          -       -1 
 Provisions reversed during 
  the year                        -26      -23 
Closing balance                    13       21 
 

Retakes include creative changes to the final product delivered to the customer, performed on the specific request of the customer at the Group's own cost. Requests for retakes will be accepted from customers by the group for a maximum period of three months from the final delivery and hence the provision is not discounted.

NOTE AA- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial risk management objectives

The Group's major financial instruments during the year comprised bank loans, call deposits, options and forward foreign exchange contracts. The principal objective of these financial instruments is to finance the Group's operations, to manage the interest rate risk arising from its sources of finance and to minimise the impact of fluctuations in exchange rates on future cash flows. The Group's other financial instruments consist of trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from its operations.

The Group regularly reviews its exposure to interest, liquidity and foreign currency risk. Where appropriate the Group will take action, in accordance with a Board approved Treasury Policy, to minimise the impact on the business of movements in interest rates and currency rates.

The Group's activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Group only enters into derivative instruments with approved banking institutions to ensure appropriate counterparty credit quality.

Capital risk management

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance.

The capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which includes the borrowings disclosed in note X, cash and cash equivalents and equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings as disclosed in notes S and T respectivel

Gearing ratio

The Group's management reviews the capital structure on a semi-annual basis. As part of this review, the management considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital. The Group has a target gearing ratio of 1:1 determined as the proportion of net debt to equity.

The gearing ratio at the year-end was as follows:

 
                            2013-14  2012-13 
                             Group    Group 
                            INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
-------------------------- 
 Debt (i)                     2,222    1,764 
Cash and cash equivalents       -28      -42 
Net debt                      2,194    1,722 
Equity (ii)                   6,281    5,295 
Net debt to equity ratio       0.35     0.33 
 

(i) Debt is defined as long and short-term borrowings, as detailed in note V and W (ii) Equity includes all capital and reserves of the Group.

Credit risk

The Group's principal financial assets are cash and bank balances, trade and other receivables and currency derivative financial instruments.

The credit risk on liquid funds and currency derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.

Management has a credit policy in place and the exposure to credit risk is monitored on an on- going basis. Credit evaluations are performed on all customers. The Group does not require collateral in respect of financial assets.

The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, which is net of impairment losses, represents the Group's maximum exposure to credit risk.

At 31 March 2014 there was concentration of credit risk in four customers to the extent of 40% of the total trade receivables. However the Group does not foresee any credit risk, as 50% of the receivable from such customer is less than 180 days. Investments are allowed only in liquid securities and only with counterparties that have a credit rating equal to or better than the Group and hence management does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

Liquidity risk

The Group keeps its short, medium and long term funding requirements under constant review. Its policy is to have sufficient committed funds available to meet medium term requirements, with flexibility and headroom to make minor acquisitions for cash if the opportunity should arise. The table below analyses the Group's financial liabilities which will be settled on a net basis into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date.

Liquidity risk

 
          Group            Less than one month  One to three months  Three to twelve months  More than one year  Total 
 31-Mar-14 
 Interest bearing loans 
  and borrowings (note 
  W)                                         -                  223                     160                 967  1,350 
 Bank Overdraft (note 
  V)                                       872                    -                       -                   -    872 
 Trade and other 
  payables(note 
  U)                                       100                   46                     377                 330    853 
                                           972                  269                     537               1,297  3,075 
 31-Mar-13 
 Interest bearing loans 
  and borrowings (note 
  W)                                        84                   80                     215                 719  1,098 
 Bank Overdraft (note 
  V)                                       666                    -                       -                   -    666 
 Trade and other 
  payables(note 
  U)                                       394                   14                     282                   -    690 
                                                ------------------- 
                                         1,144                   94                     497                 719  2,454 
-------------------------                       ------------------- 
 

Interest rate risk

The Group regularly evaluates the profile of borrowings and the associated interest rates. TheGroup does not foresee any significant risk because of the level of exposure.

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates, with all other variables held constant, on the Group's net profit before tax (through the impact on floating rate borrowings).

 
           Increase/(decrease) in basis points  Effect on Group net profit before tax - INR'Mn 
2013-14 
Increase                                   100                                               7 
Decrease                                  -100                                              -5 
2012-13 
Increase                                   100                                               5 
Decrease                                  -100                                              -5 
 

Effective interestrates

In respect of income-earning financial assets and interest-bearing financial liabilities, the following table indicates their effective interest rates and the maturity profiles of their carrying amounts at the balance sheet date:

 
                                  2013-14                                             2012-13 
                                   INR'Mn                                              INR'Mn 
              Effective  Total  On demand    1 - 5    More than   Effective    Total  On demand    1 - 5     More than 
              Interest          less than    years     5 years     Interest           less than    years      5 years 
                Rate             1 year                              Rate              1 year 
Financial 
assets 
Cash and 
 bank 
 balances             -     10         10          -          -             -     26         26                      - 
Call 
 deposits       4% -10%     18         18          -          -      4% - 10%     16         16                      - 
Trade and 
 other 
 receivables              3048       3048                                       2379       2379 
Deposits              -     14          -         14                        -     20          4          16 
                         3,090      3,076         14                           2,441      2,425          16 
Financial 
liabilities 
US dollar 
 floating       2.96% - 
 rate loan         6.5%    838        194        644          -  2.96% - 6.5%    266        103         163          - 
Rupee 
 floating       13.5% - 
 rate loan       16.50%    512        189        323          -  13.5% -14.75    654        276         378          - 
Euro 
 floating 
 rate loan           3%      0          0       0.03                           178 -                    178 
Bank 
 overdraft            -    872        872        - -          -                  666        666           -          - 
Trade and 
 other 
 payables                  853        523        330          -                 -690        690           -          - 
                         3,075      1,778      1,297                           2,454      1,735         719 
                                ---------             ---------  ------------         --------- 
 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - continued

Currency risk

The Group is exposed to currency risk on sales, purchase of fixed assets, overseas outsourcing and borrowings that are denominated in currencies other than the Indian Rupee. The currencies giving rise to this risk are primarily Euros and U.S. Dollars.

The Group uses currency forward exchange contracts and currency option contracts to manage its foreign currency risk. As at the balance sheet date the Group did not have any outstanding currency option contracts in place.

The financial instruments of the Group include the following amounts, which are denominated in the following foreign currencies:

 
                                      2013-14                   2012-13 
                                      INR'000                   INR'000 
                              Euro   USD  Other  Total  Euro   USD  Other  Total 
Assets 
Cash and bank balances            8    -      2     10      1    1     24     26 
Call deposits                     -    -     18     18      -    -     16     16 
Trade and other receivables   1,613  830    605  3,048  1,095  991    293  2,379 
 
Liabilities 
Trade and other payables        384  221    248    853    385    1    304    690 
Borrowings                                                                     - 
- current                         -  194    189    383      -  103    276    379 
- non current                     -  644    323    967    177  163    379    719 
Bank overdraft                    -    -    872    872    267    -    399    666 
 

Currency risk table

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in currency rates, with all other variables held constant, on the Group's net profit before tax (through the impact on currency rate changes between the INR: Euro for Group and INR: GBP for Company).

 
                                   Group                                                 Company 
           Increase/ (decrease)     Effect on Group net profit     Increase/ (decrease)  Company net profit before tax 
                                            before tax 
                 in value of INR                          INR'000       in value of INR                        INR'000 
2013-14 
                             INR 
Increase                       1                             -455                 INR 1                              0 
Decrease                 (INR 1)                              455               (INR 1)                              0 
                                                                                         ----------------------------- 
2012-13 
Increase                     INR                             -427                 INR 1 
                               1 
Decrease                 (INR 1)                              427               (INR 1) 
 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - continued

Fair Values

The fair values of the financial assets are approximately equal to the carrying amount as reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position.

Estimation of fair values

The following summarises the major methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments.

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Fair value is calculated based on discounted expected future principal and interest cash flows. For vehicle loans, the fair value is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at market interest rates for homogeneous vehicle loans. The estimated fair values reflect changes in interest rates.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Group considers that the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair value.

Convertible debentures and redeemable convertible preference shares

The fair value for the liability portion of the instrument is based on the prevailing market rates for a similar term non-convertible instrument.

Trade and other receivables / payables

The Group considers that the carrying amount of trade and other receivables / payables approximates their fair values.

NOTE AB - OPERATING LEASES Leases as lessee

The Group leases a number of offices, residential facilities and land under cancellable operating leases. The leases typically run for a period of 2 - 33 years, with an option to renew the lease after that date. Lease payments are increased every year to reflect market rentals. None of the leases includes contingent rentals. The Group does not have an option to purchase the leased asset at the expiry of the lease period.

Payments recognised as an expense

 
                          2013-14  2012-13 
                          INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
 
 
Minimum lease payments         30       39 
                               30       39 
                         -------- 
 
   NOTE AC -     CAPITAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 
 
                                                                        2013-14  2012-13 
                                                                         Group    Group 
                                                                        INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
                                                                       -------- 
Capital commitments: 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 
Purchase of distribution rights                                             575    1,044 
 
Contingent liabilities: 
Outstanding letters of credit for capital investments                      1225      777 
   Bonds executed in favour of Indian customs and excise authorities          3        3 
   Claims not acknowledged as debts                                          10       10 
                                                                       -------- 
 
   NOTE AD -     RELATED PARTIES Identity of related parties 

DQ Plc. has a related party relationship with its directors, executive officers, subsidiaries and associate. DQ Plc. does not have any ultimate controlling entity.

Related parties and their relationships

a) Subsidiaries

DQ Entertainment (Mauritius) Limited (with effect from 27 November 2007) DQ Entertainment (International) Limited (with effect from 18 February 2008) DQ Entertainment (Ireland) Limited (with effect from 12 November 2008)

DQ Power Kidz Private Limited (with effect from 5 October 2012)

DQE ITES Parks Private Limited (with effect from 19 October 2012)

b) Joint Venture

DQ Entertainment (International) Films Limited (with effect from 11 March 2013)

   c)   Associate 

Method Animation SAS (with effect from 28 March 2008)

d) Key management personnel

Mr. Tapaas Chakravarti - Director

Mr. K. Balasubrahmanyam - Director

Ms. Theresa Plummer - Director

Mr. Anthony BM (Tony) Good - Director

Ms. Rashida Adenwala - Director

   e)   Relatives of Key Management Personnel with whom DQ India had transactions during the year - 

Mrs. Rashmi Chakravarti (wife of Mr. Tapaas Chakravarti)

Ms Nivedita Chakravarti (daughter of Mr.Tapaas Chakravarti)

Mr Hatim Adenwala - Senior Vice President Human Resources (Husband of Rashida

Adenwala)

Trading transactions

Transactions between DQ Plc and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Details of transactions between the Group and other related parties are disclosed below.

 
                Revenue from Animation    Amounts owned by Related Parties 
                       2013-14                        2012-13 
                        INR'Mn                         INR'Mn 
   Associate      59           215             180               292 
 
 

Revenue from production from related parties were at prices arising out of the Group's usual trade practices. The amounts outstanding are unsecured and will be settled in cash. No guarantees have been given or received. No expense has been recognised in the period for bad or doubtful debts in respect of the amounts owed by related parties.

Compensation of key management personnel

Directors of the Group and their immediate relatives control 14.47% per cent of the voting shares of the Group.

The remuneration of directors and other members of key management during the year are as follows:

Other related party transactions

Remuneration paid to relatives of key management personnel during the year was INR 83 million (31 March 2013: INR 83 million)

 
                       2013-14  2012-13 
                        INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
                      -------- 
Short term benefits         36       35 
                            36       35 
                      -------- 
 
   NOTE AE -         AUDITORS' REMUNERATION 

Details of theauditors' remuneration are as follows:

 
                        2013-14  2012-13 
                         Group    Group 
                        INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
                       -------- 
Statutory audit fees       9        7 
Tax audit fee              -        - 
Other services            -         - 
                          9         7 
 
   NOTE AF -         ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 

Details of the administrative expenses are as follows:

 
                                 2013-14  2012-13 
                                  Group    Group 
                                 INR'Mn   INR'Mn 
                                -------- 
Depreciation and amortization      18       17 
Director Remuneration              36       35 
Salaries and wages                 125      109 
Other adminstrative expenses      374       120 
                                  553       281 
 
   NOTE AG -      ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS 

Management discussed the development, selection and disclosure of the Group's critical accounting policies and estimates and the application of these policies and estimates.

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions, which may differ from actual results in the future. Management is also required to use its discretion as to the application of the accounting principles used to prepare these statements.

Convertible financial instruments

In accordance with IAS 32 'Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation' management is required to assess the liability component of any compound financial instrument. Such an assessment requires management to consider the characteristics of similar financial instruments without conversion options. In the absence of any such instruments being in issue by the Group management must estimate what those characteristics would be.

Revenue recognition

The Group recognizes revenue in accordance with the accounting policy in 2(v) (i). When recognizing revenue, management is required to estimate the stage of completion with such estimates being revisited at each balance sheet date. Material deviations are recognized in the income statement of the current period unless an error is identified in which case prior periods are revised in accordance with IAS 8 'Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors'.

Impairment of goodwill

Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash- generating units to which goodwill has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the directors to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value.

Impairment of Intangible assets

Determining whether Intangible assets are impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the intangible assets. The value in use calculation requires the directors to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the intangibles assets and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value.

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