sebi:WTM/MPB/ISD/15/2017
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Facts / Headnote
Interim measures modified: trading reverted to XD group of BSE in trade to trade category, limitation on transfer of promoter/director shares removed, independent forensic audit directed to be appointed by Exchange, other actions of SEBI letter dated August 07, 2017 to continue.
Provisions invoked
- s. 11B
- s. 11(4)
- s. 19
- s. 11(1)
Parties
- M/s G V Films Limited
Holding
The WTM modified the actions envisaged in SEBI's letter dated August 07, 2017 against GVFL by reverting trading to XD group of BSE in trade to trade category, removing the transfer limitation on promoters/directors, and directing the Exchange to appoint an independent auditor for a forensic audit, while other actions continue.
Full text
Order in the matter of M/s G V Films Limited Page 2 of 12 (b) Misusing the books of accounts/funds of the company including facilitation of accommodation entries to the detriment of minority shareholders and therefore reneging on the fiduciary responsibility cast on the board, controlling shareholders and key management person (KMP)
Order in the matter of M/s G V Films Limited Page 3 of 12 the company like company's compliance requirement with Companies Act, whether company is a going concern and its business model, status of compliance with listing requirements, etc.
Order in the matter of M/s G V Films Limited Page 4 of 12 (c) GVFL was incorporated in 1989 by Mr. G. Venkatramani, a renowned film maker in South India and off shoot of Gemini Films. GVFL is a listed corporate entity on BSE for the last 28 years. The Company is engaged in the business of film productions, film distribution, media rights etc. The company is on threshold of major consolidation and will make profit in year 2017-18. (d) GVFL has about 1,12,700 shareholders, most of them being small, spread all over India and NRIs and FIs / FIIs also. (e) The GVFL is having a 100% wholly owned subsidiary GV Studio City Ltd. running 2 Film Theatres, Food Plaza, Commercial Plaza, having turnover of approx. Rs. 100 lacs per annum. (f) The Directors (current management) of the Company has invested huge amount of money, about Rs. 63 crores by way of Unsecured Loan to the company and have opted for conversion of entire money as equity, which show their faith and trust in the company. The Company has also obtained in principle approval for conversion of Loan into equity from BSE's letter dated 22.06.2017. The said issue is pending before SEBI for its consideration. (g) The paid up capital of the Company is Rs. 36.86 Cr. divided into approx. 36,86,00,000 Cr. equity shares of Rs. 1/- each. More than 95% shares are held by public shareholders, 4.47% are held by Foreign Institutional Investors and Directors hold 1,10,000 shares out of share capital of the Company. On conversion of loan into
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