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Conference Call Details • Date: July 31, 2024 • Quarter Ending: June 30, 2024 • Hosted by: InCred Equities • Key Management Present: • A. Balasubramanian (Managing Director and CEO) • Parag Joglekar (CFO) • Prakash Bhogale (Head of Investor Relations) • Transcript Availability: On the company's website • Compliance: SEBI regulations
Economic Outlook • Global Economic Outlook: Positive, especially for India (8.2% growth in FY24) • Government Focus: Infrastructure, MSME, job creation • Capital Gains Tax Changes: Minor, unlikely to impact market sentiment
Financial Performance • Mutual Fund Industry Growth: 37% year-on-year increase in average AUM (₹58.96 lakh crore) • ABSLAMC Achievements: • 30th anniversary celebration • Record quarterly profits • 24% revenue increase and 26% profit after tax rise compared to previous year
Q1 FY25 Highlights • Quarterly Profit: Highest-ever, driven by improved asset mix and cost management • Revenue: Increased by 24% to ₹481 crores • Profit After Tax: Rose by 26% to ₹232 crores
Key Inquiries and Responses • SIP Flows: Majority from Mutual Fund Distribution channels and digital platforms • Operating Expenses (Opex): Expected growth of 10%-12% • Market Share: Gradual improvement; efforts to enhance customer additions and SIP volumes • Tax Changes Impact: Unlikely to negatively affect inflows; focus on long-term goals
Strategic Initiatives • Sales and Customer Engagement: • Personnel changes to strengthen wealth management • Focus on emerging markets and digital platforms • Cross-selling opportunities within ABG Group • Fund Launches: Upcoming Innovation Fund and Defence Fund targeting HNIs and retail investors
SIP Performance • SIP Flows for the Quarter: Reported at ₹3,700 crore • SIP AUM: ₹77,000 crore as of June end • Market Share for New Registrations: Approximately 8.5%-9%
Conclusion • Closing Remarks: A. Balasubramanian thanked participants and invited further inquiries.
Announcement Details • Date of Announcement: May 3, 2024 • Earnings Call Date: April 27, 2024 • Key Management Present: • A. Balasubramanian (MD & CEO) • Parag Joglekar (CFO) • Prakash Bhogale (Head of Investor Relations) • Transcript Availability: Accessible on the company's website • Communication Signed By: Prateek Mahesh Savla (Company Secretary)
Key Highlights from the Call • 30th Anniversary: Reflection on the mutual fund's commitment to the industry. • Economic Outlook: Optimistic growth projection of over 7% for FY '25. • AUM Growth: • 34% year-on-year increase in average AUM, reaching ₹54.11 lakh Cr. • ABSLAMC reported a 21% year-on-year growth in AUM. • Profit Performance: • 27% increase in profit before tax. • Proposed dividend of ₹13.5 per share.
Q&A Session Insights • Top-line Yields and SIP Flows: • Equity yields around 68 basis points; debt yields between 23-25 basis points. • Monthly SIP registrations improving, with a run rate of 1.95 to 2.2 lakh. • Employee Expenses: Increased due to variable pay adjustments and one-off costs from events. • SIP Flow Improvement: Attributed to renewed focus and strong fund performance.
Future Growth Strategies • Product Pipeline: • Launch of a quant fund post-election by June 30. • Development of thematic products and expansion in PMS and AIF segments. • Market Share Goals: Aim for 8-9% market share in SIPs. • Sales Strategy: Plans to expand PMS sales team and enhance digital engagement.
Market Dynamics • SIP Share Decline: Noted decrease from 14-15% in 2019-20 to 6.5% currently due to competition. • Investor Behavior: Shift towards holding investments during market volatility. • Passive Funds: Recent reduction in AUM for certain debt-oriented index funds, but growth in equity AUM.
Conclusion • Commitment to Growth: Emphasis on improving market share and customer engagement through strategic initiatives. • Invitation for Further Inquiries: Call concluded with an open invitation for additional questions.
Date and Participants • Date of Call: January 30, 2024 • Key Executives: • A. Balasubramanian (Managing Director and CEO) • Parag Joglekar (CFO) • Prakash Bhogale (Head of Investor Relations)
Economic Outlook • Optimistic Projections: • Potential easing of interest rates • Stable macroeconomic environment in India • Projected growth of around 7% in FY'25
Financial Performance • AUM Growth: • Mutual fund industry: 22% year-on-year increase, reaching ₹49.21 lakh crores • Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC: 11% year-on-year growth, totaling ₹3.25 lakh crores • Q3 FY'24 Results: • Revenue: ₹421 crores (16% increase) • Profit After Tax: ₹209 crores (26% increase) • Nine-Month Performance: • Revenue growth: 17% • Profit After Tax growth: 24%
SIP and Market Trends • SIP AUM: • December 2023: ₹66,741 crores • Sales Trends: • Lower overall sales growth in December compared to industry average • Positive trends in January for specific funds (Small and Midcap, Pure Value, Digital India)
Strategic Initiatives • Expense Management: • Structural changes in AIF and PMS businesses • Focus on enhancing credit opportunities and reducing branch expenses • Market Positioning: • Emphasis on expanding direct channels and improving margins • Plans for new product launches (quant-based fund, PMS, passive investments)
Distribution Channels • Contributors to New Inflows: • MFDs (most significant), followed by NDs and banks • Increasing traction from online platforms
Future Outlook • Market Share and Performance: • Anticipated improvements from changes in the investment team • Incremental volume growth expected over 1 to 2.5 quarters • Expense Growth: • Primarily driven by inflation, especially in personnel costs
Conclusion • Overall Sentiment: • Optimism about improving sales and performance in the upcoming quarter • Invitation for Further Inquiries: • Call concluded with thanks to participants.
Announcement Details • Date of announcement: November 1, 2023 • Earnings Conference Call date: October 27, 2023 • Key management present: • A. Balasubramanian (MD & CEO) • Parag Joglekar (CFO) • Prakash Bhogale (Head of Investor Relations) • Transcript available on the company's website • Compliance with SEBI regulations
Economic and Industry Overview • India's GDP growth: 7.8% • Mutual fund industry AUM growth: 20% YoY, reaching ₹46.98 lakh crores • ABSL AMC AUM growth: 10% YoY to ₹3.24 lakh crores • Revenue increase: 8% YoY to ₹3,350 million • Operating profit increase: 5% to ₹1,811 million
Q&A Highlights • SIP AUM Figures: • Q2 FY '24 SIP AUM: ₹60,814 crores (up from ₹57,543 crores in Q1) • Employee count decreased from 1,449 to 1,437 • Yield on Equity: • Remains around 70 basis points • New flows yield between 55 to 60 basis points • SIP Market Share Strategies: • Launching new products like Sampoorna SIP • Focus on digital platforms for SIP growth • Aim to increase net SIP registrations to over ₹1,000 crores
Product Launch Pipeline • Upcoming products: • US Bond Yield Fund (open for subscriptions) • Transport and Logistics Fund (closing on November 10) • Two AIF products and a quant-based fund pending SEBI approval
Performance Improvement Strategies • Focus on products with strong market acceptance • 3% to 4% increase in gross flow market share for selected schemes • Slight increase in expenses expected due to staff increments and AIF commission fees
Market Trends and Investor Behavior • Concerns about high fixed deposit interest rates impacting equity inflows • Strength of SIP investments and untapped investor base highlighted • Digital channels contribute approximately 37-39% of monthly flows
Channel Mix and Future Outlook • Multi-financial distributors (MFDs) expected to remain dominant • Anticipated growth from digital channels while maintaining traditional channel importance • Call concluded with an invitation for further inquiries from investors.
Overview • Date of Earnings Conference Call: July 27, 2023 • Submission of Transcript: August 1, 2023 • Key Executives Present: A. Balasubramanian (MD & CEO), Parag Joglekar (CFO), Prakash Bhogale (Head of Investor Relations) • Compliance: Communication in line with SEBI regulations • Host: InCred Equities
Economic Outlook • Global economy facing rate hikes due to growth and inflation. • India projected to grow at 6% to 6.5% with controlled inflation and government initiatives.
Mutual Fund Industry Performance • 14% year-over-year increase in average AUM, reaching ₹43.08 lakh crores. • 20% growth in SIP book. • ABSLAMC AUM surpassed ₹3.08 lakh crores, reflecting 8% quarter-over-quarter growth. • 1.2 million new folios added, focus on retail presence in B30 cities.
Strategic Initiatives • Focus on fixed income funds and equity fund performance improvement. • Launch of new products for high-net-worth individuals. • Introduction of ABSL Global Emerging Equity Fund, first fund in GIFT City.
Financial Performance • Q1 FY24 earnings rose to ₹388 crores, a 42% increase year-over-year. • Profit after tax reached ₹184 crores, up 79% from the previous year.
Challenges and Concerns • Decline in SIP registrations and cancellations attributed to market conditions and regulatory changes. • Stable asset class yields but a shift in asset mix affecting overall blended yield. • Increased competition from new market players like Blackstone viewed positively.
Employee Expenses and Growth • Rise in employee expenses due to recruitment in alternative assets. • Focus on enhancing AIF capabilities with successful fundraising of ₹900 crores.
Customer Behavior and Market Trends • Stagnation in SIP trends, particularly among millennials. • Decline in customer additions in B30 markets post-incentive removal. • Increased digital platform usage leading to more transactions.
Future Outlook • Plans to launch logistics fund and other innovative products. • Collaborative strategy with Aditya Birla Capital for branch expansion and customer engagement.
Conclusion • The call concluded with an invitation for further inquiries, emphasizing ongoing commitment to adapting to market dynamics and long-term objectives.
Conference Call Details • Date: May 5, 2023 • Event: Analyst/Investor Conference Call • Key Executives: • A. Balasubramanian (Managing Director and CEO) • Parag Joglekar (CFO) • Prakash Bhogale (Head of Investor Relations) • Compliance: Communication in line with SEBI regulations • Transcript Availability: On the company's website
Economic Overview and Company Performance • Global Economic Context: High inflation and financial tightening • India's GDP Growth: Projected at about 7% • Mutual Fund Industry: Flat growth; average AUM at ₹40.49 lakh Cr. • Aditya Birla AMC AUM: • Total AUM: ₹2.86 lakh Cr. • Mutual Fund AUM: ₹2.75 lakh Cr. • New folios added: 6.7 lakh • Financial Results: • Q4 FY23 Revenue: ₹297 Cr (down from ₹314 Cr in Q3 FY23) • Operating Profit: ₹149 Cr (down from ₹174 Cr in Q3 FY23) • FY23 Total Revenue: ₹1,227 Cr (down from ₹1,293 Cr in FY22) • Proposed Final Dividend: ₹5.25 per share
Q&A Session Highlights • Market Share Concerns: • Decline in equity segment market share, especially among HNIs • Acknowledgment of performance-related issues in certain funds • Banking Channel Share: Slight dip noted, but not a major concern • Distributor Payouts: Remain around 65%, higher for NFOs • Lump Sum Flows: Decline attributed to lower flows in small and mid-cap categories • AIF Products: Upcoming launches with minimal operational expense increases
Financial Projections and Expense Management • Current Asset Allocation: • Equity: 70-74 basis points • Debt: 25-26 basis points • Liquid Assets: ~12 basis points • Expense Increase: Due to new multi-asset allocation fund launch • Future Expense Growth: Expected to be below overall AUM growth • Employee Costs: Anticipated annual increment of 7-8%
Regulatory Changes and Strategic Focus • SEBI Regulatory Changes: Impact on Total Expense Ratios (TERs) • Company Strategy: • Enhance direct customer engagement • Improve retail penetration • Adapt distribution model to regulatory changes
Conclusion • Invitation for Further Inquiries: Call concluded with an open floor for questions.
Conference Call Overview • Date: February 3, 2023 • Focus: Unaudited financial results for Q3 and nine months ending December 31, 2022 • Key Executives: A. Balasubramanian (MD & CEO), Parag Joglekar (CFO), Prakash Bhogale (Head of Investor Relations) • Compliance: Communication in line with SEBI regulations
Economic Context • 2022 Challenges: Interest rate hikes and inflation impacted global markets • 2023 Outlook: Optimism for easing inflation in India, terminal interest rate projected at 6.5%
Financial Performance • Mutual Fund Industry: 5% growth in AUM to ₹40.25 lakh crores • ABSLAMC AUM: Quarterly average of ₹2.93 lakh crores • Revenue Q3 FY23: Slight increase to ₹314 crores; operating profit before tax at ₹174 crores • Nine-month Revenue: Decreased to ₹930 crores; operating profit before tax fell to ₹518 crores
Strategic Initiatives • Expansion Plans: Focus on retail franchises, digital engagement, and passive investment offerings • New Products: ESG engagement fund and Offshore Real Estate Fund in collaboration with Bentall Green Oak
Market Insights • Interest Rates Impact: Stable yields currently; expected changes in fixed-income flows as interest rates evolve • SIP Inflows: Despite absolute increases, market share decline noted; efforts to enhance offerings discussed
Regulatory Considerations • SEBI Discussions: Potential capping of total expense ratios (TERs) and its impact on AMC yields and distributor incentives • Regulatory Reviews: Ongoing scrutiny of actively managed funds and cost efficiency for investors
Employee and Revenue Insights • Employee Count: 1,450 employees • Revenue from PMS and alternative assets: Approximately ₹50-55 crores for nine months
Brokerage and GST Information • Brokerage Rates: Equity transactions at ~8 basis points; minimal for debt transactions • GST: 18% of fees depending on the scheme
Conclusion • Future Trends: Anticipation of increased participation in actively managed funds as yields rise • Call Closure: A. Balasubramanian thanked participants and invited further inquiries.