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Call Details • Date: August 9, 2024 • Submission Date: August 12, 2024 • Key Executives Present: • Varun Alagh (Co-Founder) • Ghazal Alagh (Co-Founder) • Ramanpreet Sohi (CFO) • Moderator: Jaykumar Doshi (Kotak Securities) • Transcript Availability: Company website, compliant with SEBI regulations
Financial Performance • Q1 FY25 Growth: • 19.3% year-over-year growth • 62% increase in profit after tax • New Segment: Focus on I-beauty market, particularly suncare, projected to reach INR 5,000 crores by 2028 • Product Expansion: • New prestige-priced range with Dr. Vanita Rattan • Strong performance from Mamaearth brand • Ayuga brand to be sunset due to underperformance
Strategic Initiatives • Project Neev: • Aims to improve distribution infrastructure and efficiency • DMS Implementation: • 90% of secondary sales from DMS • Positive feedback from distributors (72% improved processes) • Supply Chain Enhancements: • Direct distribution to top cities • Partnership with Delivery for warehouse transition
Q&A Highlights • Mamaearth Brand Performance: • Fastest-growing in face wash and shampoo categories • On track for double-digit growth • Inventory Management: • Future target of 30-45 days inventory • Gross Margin Expansion: • Expected to maintain margins around 70%-71% for FY25 • Sales Mix: • Stable online-offline mix, with younger brands driving online growth • Pipeline Correction Impact: • Anticipated 150 basis points impact on annualized revenue
Future Outlook • Growth Guidance: • Over 20% growth and 150 basis points margin expansion for the year • Suncare Contribution: • Approximately 20% of overall revenue • Quick Commerce Growth: • Fastest-growing segment, over 10% of online revenues • Expense Management: • Focus on maintaining expense levels while prioritizing brand investment
Closing Remarks • Emphasis on enhancing R&D and foundational capabilities for long-term success in the beauty and personal care market in India.
Call Details • Date: May 23, 2024 • Participants: • Varun Alagh (Co-Founder & CEO) • Ghazal Alagh (Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer) • Ramanpreet Sohi (CFO) • Moderator: Jay Doshi (Kotak Securities) • Transcript Availability: On the company's website
Financial Performance Highlights • Quarterly Growth: • 23% like-for-like growth • 27% underlying volume growth • EBITDA of 7% • Record quarterly profit of INR 30 crores • FY'24 Performance: • 31.5% like-for-like growth • Free cash generation of INR 224 crores • Brand Performance: • Mamaearth: 21% growth in beauty and personal care market • The Derma Co: Annual revenue run rate of INR 500 crores
Strategic Initiatives • Direct Distribution Model: • Transition aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs • Resulted in a 200 basis point increase in primary sales • Innovation Focus: • New VP of R&D appointed • Acquisition of Cosmogenesis Labs to enhance R&D capabilities • Social Impact Initiatives: • Mamaearth: 600,000 fruit trees planted • The Derma Co: Engaged 20,000 students in science programs • Aqualogica: Provided fresh water access to 500 households • BBlunt Shine Academy: Certified 10,000 women in salon courses
Q&A Session Insights • Distribution Strategy: • Short-term and long-term impacts discussed • Expectations of continued sales growth • Growth and Margin Outlook for FY25: • Targeting 20% CAGR and 150 basis point margin improvement • Brand loyalty remains strong despite increased competition • Direct Distribution Impact: • Minimal impact on EBITDA expected • Transition to help balance margins over time
Brand and Market Insights • Mamaearth Growth: • Aiming for double-digit value growth in FY’25 and FY’26 • Shift from B2B to B2C affecting revenue recognition • Market Share: • Derma Co estimated to hold 33%-35% share in active-based skincare • Focus Areas: • Core BPC category; no immediate plans for home or oral care expansion
Future Strategies • Gross Margin Improvement: • Targeting 150 basis points improvement through brand growth and cost management • Offline Presence Expansion: • Emphasis on data-driven decision-making and modern trade partnerships • E-commerce Profitability: • E-commerce channel more profitable than mainstream channels • Plans to increase offline contributions from brands
Conclusion • Growth from Innovations: • Innovations contributed 18% to FY24 growth; expected to drive 40%-50% of future growth • Closing Remarks: • Expressions of gratitude and best wishes for FY '25
Financial Performance • Date of Call: February 9, 2024 • Revenue Growth: 28% year-on-year • Product Business Growth: 31% • EBITDA: 7.1%, with nine-month EBITDA exceeding INR 100 crores • Brand Performance: Strong growth for Mamaearth, particularly in color cosmetics (ARR of INR 150 crores)
Innovation and Product Launches • New Products: 122 launched in the past year • Omnichannel Distribution: Expansion emphasized
Seasonality and Margins • Seasonality Impact: Noted in categories like sunscreens and face wash • Gross Margin Decline: Due to Momspresso impact and inventory write-offs • Future Margin Stabilization: Expected around 69%
Advertising and Sales Strategy • A&P Spending: Annual strategy with 250 basis points optimization • Sales Mix: Approximately one-third offline, two-thirds online • Market Trends: Increased discounting; optimism for stabilization post-elections
Distribution Expansion • Demand-Driven Approach: Focus on offline channels, particularly pharma and modern trade • Feedback Utilization: From Brand Ambassador channels for product distribution
Growth Projections • CAGR Projection: Around 20% over the next three years • New Market Opportunities: Identified through a dedicated brand factory team
Mamaearth's Color Cosmetics Success • Revenue Generation: INR 150 crores from color cosmetics • Future Plans: Potential standalone brand for color cosmetics
New Product Development and Market Share • NPD Stability: Healthy year-on-year market share growth • Gross Margin Impact: Minimal from discontinued businesses
SKU Strategy in Modern Trade • SKU Count: Varies by retailer; typically 20 SKUs at DMart, up to 70-80 at larger hypermarkets • Market Potential: Growth driven by trends in female workforce participation and focus on Gen Z and millennials
Conclusion • Market Enthusiasm: Positive outlook on the beauty and personal care market • Engagement: Appreciation for participant involvement in the call
Call Details • Date: November 22, 2023 • Hosted by: JM Financial Institutional Securities • Key Executives: Varun Alagh (Co-Founder & CEO), Ghazal Alagh, Ramanpreet Sohi (CFO) • Transcript Availability: Company website, in compliance with SEBI regulations
Financial Performance • Q2 Net Sales Revenue: INR 496 crores (21% YoY growth, 24% like-for-like growth) • Gross Profit Margin: 70% • EBITDA: 8% • First Half Growth: 33% with PAT of INR 54 crores • Operational Focus: Brand-building, innovation, distribution
Growth Drivers • Core Strengths: • Purpose-driven brands with strong ESG framework • Data-based innovation • Robust omnichannel distribution • Effective playbooks • Brand Performance: • Mamaearth: 13th largest BPC brand in India • Aqualogica: INR 180 crores annual run rate in 19 months
ESG and Governance • ESG Initiatives: Tree planting, plastic recycling • Diversity: 50% independent board, 58% female workforce • Audits: External audits by S R Batliboi (EY) and internal audits by BDO
Key Insights from Q&A • Mamaearth Growth: Faster than larger brands, driven by offline channels • Sales Growth: Online sales up 40%, offline up 33% • Margin Sustainability: Improved profitability due to structural changes • Innovation Contribution: 13% of revenues in H1 FY '24 • ERP Impact: Primarily affects offline revenues
Future Outlook • Growth Aspirations: Focus on long-term brand building, potential 40% growth over two years • Advertising Spend: Currently 35% of sales, potential for efficiency improvements • New Product Launches: Continuous innovation in skincare and year-round products
Conclusion • Overall Sentiment: Optimistic about growth trajectory and brand performance, with a commitment to innovation and operational efficiency.