DC Infotech and Communication Limited (DCI)

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Summary from June 2024

Submission Details • Date of notice: June 7, 2024 • Earnings call date: June 5, 2024 • Participants: • Chetankumar Timbadia (Managing Director) • Devendra Sayani (Whole-Time Director) • Piyush Shah (CFO)

Financial PerformanceQ4 FY24 Revenue: Rs. 154.59 crores (60.74% YoY increase) • Full-Year Revenue: Rs. 459.63 crores (27.81% increase) • Recognition: Listed among top 500 fastest-growing companies in Asia Pacific by Financial Times.

Strategic FocusMargin Improvement: • Achieved through product mix optimization, service bundling, and operational efficiency. • Expected margin increase to over 3% in the next couple of years. • Growth Target: Year-on-year growth of 15% to 20% over the next 2-3 years. • Promoter Stake: No plans for further dilution; promoters committed to maintaining their stake.

Business Segments • Key segments: Traditional networking, unified communication, enterprise security. • Focus on data center solutions, contributing around 25% of business.

Working Capital and Revenue Dependency • Increased working capital cycle attributed to larger project sizes post-COVID. • Top revenue contributors: Samsung, Netgear, NETSCOUT/Arbor.

Order Execution and Sales Funnel • Short order execution cycle (typically within a month). • Current sales funnel valued at Rs. 40-50 crores.

Competitive Edge • Unique customer service approach and flexibility compared to larger competitors. • No direct listed competitors; competition mainly from non-listed private players.

Revenue Potential and Customer Contributions • Interactive panels expected to contribute Rs. 30-50 crores this year. • Top 15 customers account for 40-50% of business, including Tata Communication Limited and Hitachi.

Revenue BreakdownRevenue Composition: 80% hardware, 20% software services. • Business segments: Networking (45%), Unified Communication (25-30%), Enterprise Security (25%).

Employee Composition and Development • Team of over 70, including sales, support, engineering, and administrative roles. • Focus on deploying and configuring existing products rather than in-house software development.

Future Plans • Regional expansion into Southern India and potential overseas markets. • Optimism about maintaining growth levels in security software and services.

Conclusion • The call concluded with appreciation for team and participant contributions.

Summary from May 2023

Conference Call Overview • Date: May 10, 2023 • Participants: • Chetankumar Timbadia (Managing Director) • Devendra Sayani (Whole-Time Director) • Piyush Shah (CFO) • Submission to: National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited on May 15, 2023

Financial PerformanceQ4 FY23 Results: • Revenue: INR 96.17 crores (26.19% YoY increase) • EBITDA: INR 3.78 crores (76.01% increase, margin at 3.93%) • Full Year FY23 Results: • Revenue: INR 359.63 crores (54.67% increase) • Net Profit: INR 7.08 crores (up from INR 4.00 crores in FY22)

Expansion and Partnerships • New branch opened in Surat. • Partnerships with notable clients and brands.

Financial StrategiesBorrowing: • Long-term borrowings for term loans; short-term for working capital. • Operating Margins: • Current margins under 5%, with potential improvement as product mix shifts to higher-margin solutions.

Product Segmentation • Revenue Breakdown for FY23: • Networking: INR 168-170 crores • Unified Communications: INR 100 crores • Security and Software: INR 70 crores • EBITDA Margins: • Security: 12-13% • Unified Communications: 6% • Networking: 4-5%

Working Capital and Cash Flow • Current working capital cycle: 70-73 days. • Focus on improving collection efficiency and reducing stock levels.

Future Growth Targets • Revenue target: INR 1,000 crores by FY '26. • Anticipated double-digit EBITDA margins by FY '26. • Emphasis on higher-margin products in unified communications and security.

Market Opportunities • Potential growth from 5G technology and increased data adoption. • Targeting INR 500 crores in revenue for FY '24. • Plans for future overseas expansion.

Shareholder Returns • Future intention to share profits through dividends, with current focus on reinvestment for growth.