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Financial Performance • Q4 FY24 Results: • Turnover: INR 1,163.66 crores (up 34.83% YoY) • PAT: INR 199.85 crores (up 176.76% YoY) • EPS: INR 29.83 (up from INR 10.78) • FY24 Totals: • Total Turnover: INR 3,855.29 crores • PAT: INR 375.55 crores
Margin and Growth Outlook • EBITDA Margins: • Decreased to 8.96% from 12.77% • Challenges due to labor shortages and project slowdowns • Future Projections: • Expected revenue growth of 15% to 20% in FY25 • Confidence in achieving double-digit margins
Order Book and Projects • Current Orders: • L1 in four projects worth INR 3,914.28 crores • Anticipated additional orders of INR 2,500 to 3,000 crores in FY25 • Key Projects: • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus redevelopment (INR 800 crores FY25, INR 1,200 crores FY26) • Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project and Bihar Animal Science University project on track
Financial Metrics and Challenges • Working Capital: • Increased from 25 to 38 days due to delayed payments • Capex Guidance for FY25: • Approximately INR 110 crores • Subcontracting Charges: • Increased by 2% due to higher labor costs
Strategic Focus • Order Composition: • 65% private orders, aiming for a 50-50 split with government contracts • Bidding Strategy: • Selective bidding in the private sector to enhance margins • Win-loss ratio for bids: approximately 17%
Impairments and Adjustments • Exceptional Items: • Settlement with Emaar MGF: INR 218 crores (INR 90 crores received) • Adjusted PAT for FY24 (excluding exceptional items): INR 140 crores • Depreciation: • Increased due to impairments related to Kota mall and bus terminal
Operational Updates • SAP Implementation: • Engaged PwC for a 9-12 month rollout to improve efficiency • Bid Pipeline: • Total order book: approximately INR 11,000 crores • Active proposal pipeline for the private sector: INR 2,500 crores
Conclusion • Management expressed optimism for improved cash flow post-elections and addressed various inquiries regarding project bids and cost management. The call concluded without further questions.
Financial Performance • Turnover: ₹1,026.47 crores (38.11% growth YoY) • PAT: ₹70.66 crores (57.02% growth YoY) • Net Order Book: ₹11,246.83 crores • Expected Order Inflow: ₹200-300 crores by fiscal year-end • Revenue Target for Q4 FY24: Approximately ₹1,100 crores • FY25 Outlook: Cautious, projecting 20% revenue growth
Project Updates • CST Project: Expected revenue of ₹50 crores in March; 40% completion anticipated by FY25 • Gems & Jewellery Park: Value may be lower than initially bid due to budget constraints • Bihar Animal Husbandry Project: 70% area handed over for construction
Organizational Capabilities • Emphasis on homegrown systems and talent • Confidence in competing effectively despite potential short-term slowdowns due to elections
Project Management and Delays • Most projects progressing well; delays attributed to external factors • No penalties incurred for delays; extensions granted by clients
Recent Projects • Completed several AIIMS projects; nearing completion of AIIMS Jammu • Chose not to bid on certain projects due to contract concerns
Growth Opportunities • Positive outlook for private sector growth in residential, healthcare, and commercial sectors • Ongoing growth in the education sector with new campuses for clients like Amity and Bennett • Focus on urban infrastructure opportunities (airport and metro projects)
Tender Pipeline and Order Book • Robust tender pipeline with bids totaling around ₹26,000 crores last financial year • 23% of the order book consists of fixed-price contracts; aim to increase private contracts from 30% to 50% • Payment issues in states like Bihar expected to improve post-elections • Residential private sector constitutes about 12% of the overall order book, with significant inflows anticipated in the second half of FY25.
Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Limited Q2FY2024 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Financial Performance • Turnover: Rs. 901.55 Crores (44.75% growth YoY) • PAT: Rs. 55.30 Crores (41.21% growth YoY) • EPS: Increased from Rs. 5.85 to Rs. 8.26 • First Half FY2024: Turnover of Rs. 1665.16 Crores, PAT of Rs. 105.03 Crores • Net Order Book: Rs. 1262.20 Crores • Total Order Inflow FY2024: Rs. 5259.50 Crores • Revenue Growth Guidance: 20% for the year despite construction bans
Project and Order Management • Retention Money Realization: Rs. 263 Crores • Certification of Unbilled Revenue: Rs. 430 Crores • Order Book Strategy: 30% from private sector clients, focus on financial stability and past performance • Current Operations: 16 states, cautious approach to new private sector orders
Capital Expenditure and Financial Metrics • Capex for FY2024: Around Rs. 120 Crores • First Half Investment: Rs. 54 Crores • Working Capital: Temporary buildup expected due to milestone payments • Order Book Composition: 24% fixed-price contracts
Project Updates • Major Projects: CST project (Rs. 150-200 Crores expected) and Chandigarh station (Rs. 100 Crores expected) • Slow-Moving Projects: CSTM and Chandigarh Railway Station not contributing to revenue • Other Projects: NIIT Patna and Dharavi generating significant monthly billings
Challenges and Outlook • Impact of Elections: Potential slowdown in new tenders and project execution • Receivables from Bihar: Approximately Rs. 175 Crores, with some payments received in October • Margin Expansion: Attributed to operational efficiencies
Additional Insights • Fund-Based Limits: Increased to Rs. 2040 Crores, with Rs. 325 Crores remaining unutilized • Competitive Landscape: High competition and payment challenges, particularly in Bihar
Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Limited 1QFY24 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Financial Performance • Turnover: INR 763.61 crores • Profit After Tax (PAT): INR 49.73 crores • Growth: 25.34% (Turnover), 31.63% (PAT) YoY • Earnings Per Share (EPS): Increased to INR 7.42 from INR 5.64 • EBITDA Margin: 10.83% • PAT Margin: 6.51%
Order Book and Guidance • Net Order Book: INR 11,779.64 crores • Order Inflow for FY24: INR 4,377.41 crores • Revenue Growth Guidance: 20% for the year • Project L1 Status: INR 2,840 crores project expected to start in 2-3 months
Project Updates • AIIMS Jammu: On track for completion by year-end • Bihar Animal Science Project: Accelerated construction, monthly billing expected at INR 10-15 crores • Station Redevelopment Projects: Revenue generation started; Chandigarh earning since July, CSTM expected to start in two months with projected billing of INR 30-40 crores per month
Market Position and Challenges • Government Projects: 75% of projects with government entities • Bid Pipeline: INR 2,500 crores • Capex Run Rate: INR 24 crores per quarter • Competitive Intensity: High, but company well-positioned due to healthy order book • Payment Issues: Mentioned in Bihar, but timely payments expected for certain projects
Revenue Generation and Cash Position • Expected Revenue Generation: Q2 with monthly run rate over INR 10 crores by Q3 • Current Cash Position: INR 266 crores • Bank Position: INR 280 crores, total limit of INR 1,940 crores (INR 200 crores unutilized)
Capital Expenditure and Future Developments • Capital Expenditure: Consistent around INR 100 crores for FY '24 • Land Monetization in West Bengal: Likely post-general elections • Gems and Jewellery Park Project: Details withheld until project award
Conference Call Transcript Summary
• Date and Time: May 29, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. • Compliance: In accordance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. • Content: • Details of meetings with analysts and institutional investors. • Availability: Transcript available on the company's website. • Signatory: Signed by Vipin Kumar Tiwari, Company Secretary/Compliance Officer of Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd. • Purpose: Serves as a formal record of the call for information purposes.
Financial Performance • Turnover: INR 743.25 crores • Profit After Tax (PAT): INR 45.01 crores • Earnings Per Share (EPS): INR 6.72 • EBITDA Margin: 10.53% (slight decline) • PAT Margin: Minor decline
Order Book and Revenue Guidance • Order Book: INR 8,113.14 crores (execution expected in 24-30 months) • Revenue Target: Over INR 3,000 crores for FY 2023 • Growth Guidance: 10% to 15% for FY 2024 • Expected Order Inflows: INR 400-500 crores by financial year-end
Capital Expenditure and Financial Metrics • Capex for FY 2023: Expected to reach INR 80 crores • Forecasted Capex for FY 2024: INR 50-60 crores • Improved Payment Collections: Notable from state governments
Competitive Landscape and Margin Expectations • Competitive Bidding Environment: High intensity in the building segment • EBITDA Margin Projection for FY 2024: Around 12% • Challenges: Fluctuating commodity prices and project delays
Project Updates • Adani Data Center Project: Progressing well, expected completion by year-end • Kota Project: Achieving 85% occupancy and operational profitability
Strategic Considerations • Kota Project: Consideration for potential sale to reinvest in core areas • Kolkata Land Parcel: Development considered for better returns, not shifting to an asset-heavy model
Closing Remarks • Gratitude Expressed: Thanks to participants for their engagement during the call.