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Submission Details • Date of Submission: January 19, 2024 • Recipient: National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited • Content: Transcript of earnings call discussing financial performance for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2023 • Signed by: Rupesh Jadhav, Chief Manager
Key Highlights from the Earnings Call • Leadership: Led by Managing Director Vijay Chandok • Retail Equity ADTO: • 9% sequential increase • 44% growth in December • Retail Derivative ADTO: • 10% sequential increase • 23% increase in December • Client Additions: • Decreased by 5% sequentially • Increased by 62% year-over-year • Revenue Growth: Attributed to cash equity brokerage and advisory services • Expense Increase: Due to investments in distribution and technology • Outlook: Cautious short-term due to global uncertainties; optimistic medium to long-term
Business Performance and Strategy • Options Premium: Year-over-year increase of approximately 50 basis points • Life Insurance Distribution: Focus on risk management and retirement solutions • Derivatives Brokerage Revenue: Sequential decline due to yield migration and fewer trading days • Customer Trading: Record unique customer trading numbers and robust order flow
Delisting Discussion • Reason for Delisting: Leverage synergies between ICICI Securities and ICICI Bank • Stakeholder Concerns: Skepticism about synergies and necessity of delisting • Management's View: Merger would create a stable business model and enhance shareholder value
Technology and Market Position • Synergies from Banking Parentage: Improved liquidity and technology investments • Market Sentiment: Skeptical; shareholders prefer market-determined pricing • Derivative Market Share: Recent decline explained by data reporting nuances • Mintr Project Update: Development complete but delayed due to external changes
Q&A Highlights • Mintr Project Delays: Strategic shift to integrate technology into ICICIdirect brand • Cautious Outlook: Response to market conditions, not directly related to delisting • Client Acquisition Strategy: Focus on quality over quantity leading to improved metrics
Conclusion • Engagement: Participants thanked for their involvement; encouraged to reach out for follow-up questions.
Submission Details • Date of Submission: October 19, 2023 • Recipient: National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited • Content: Transcript of earnings call discussing financial performance for Q2 FY24.
Key Highlights from the Earnings Call • Participants: Key executives including CEO, CFO, and department heads. • CEO's Opening Remarks: • Apologized for the delay due to an extended Board Meeting. • Noted positive industry performance with growth in retail equity and derivatives.
Financial Performance • Q2 FY24 Results: • Revenue: Rs. 1,250 crores (44% YoY increase). • Profit After Tax: Rs. 424 crores (41% YoY increase). • Dividend: Interim dividend increased to Rs. 12 per share from Rs. 9.75.
Business Segment Insights • Revenue Growth: Across all segments; improved market share in cash equity, retail derivatives, and commodities. • Client Assets: Growth indicating strong client trust. • Market Outlook: Cautioned about potential short-term volatility due to geopolitical factors and elections.
Business Strategy and Focus • Life Insurance Distribution: Shift towards life stage-based needs; focus on protection and retirement planning. • Revenue Diversification: Prioritizing mutual funds, equities, and personal loans.
Responses to Analyst Inquiries • Retail Derivative Revenue: Primarily from equity derivatives. • Commodity Derivatives: Increased trading volumes in crude oil and natural gas. • Competition: Adapting to zero brokerage fee products; increased market share in revenue-generating parameters. • Interest Rate Pass-Through: 60% passed on to MTF book. • Institutional Brokerage Growth: Attributed to improved market volume and increased market share.
Concerns Raised • Delisting Process: Issues regarding price discovery and swap ratio; management reiterated adherence to regulatory guidelines. • Employee Costs: Cost-to-net income ratio at 42% due to investments in technology and distribution. • Dividend Policy: Aimed for sustainability; current payout reflects 55% of profits after tax.
Conclusion • Investor Engagement: CEO thanked participants and encouraged follow-up questions, emphasizing commitment to addressing investor concerns.
Communication Details • Date: July 26, 2023 • Earnings Call Date: July 21, 2023 • Key Executives: Vijay Chandok (MD & CEO), Rupesh Jadhav (Chief Manager) • Transcript Availability: On the company's website
Financial Performance Highlights • Revenue Growth: 18% year-on-year, reaching ₹934 crores • Profit After Tax: Increased by 3% to ₹270 crores • Customer Assets: Total AUM rose by 17% year-on-year to ₹6.2 trillion • Cost Increase: 33% year-on-year, mainly due to employee expenses and technology investments
Industry Insights • Positive industry environment with growth in retail cash equity and derivatives ADTOs (up 12% and 14% sequentially) • Confidence in medium- and short-term growth outlook
Key Discussion Points • Employee Costs: Amortized over four quarters; stability expected due to prior headcount increases • Margin Trade Finance: Only 36-40% of cost increases passed on; stabilization anticipated • Life Insurance Yields: Increased due to favorable business mix and higher commissions • Mutual Fund Market Share: Maintained AUM but no significant improvement in SIP market share due to competition
Concerns Addressed • MTF Book Stagnation: Viewed as a service; recent uptick in customer activity noted • Employee Cost Increases: Split between new hires and annual increments; total headcount up by 7% • New Initiatives: Mintr platform soft-launched targeting younger audiences
Regulatory Impact • Insurance Policy Circulars: Health insurance players raised commissions; life insurance companies adjusting • Long-term Cost Pressures: Cost-to-income ratio increased due to strategic investments; aim to stabilize costs
Wealth Management Strategy • 90% of wealth clients sourced internally; stable sourcing ratio expected
Macroeconomic Factors • Increased margins and F&O trading attractiveness affecting cash market activity • New products like stock baskets attracting interest but not significantly impacting trading volumes
Investment Banking Division • ICICI Securities' historical leadership in IPOs; strong market position in BFSI, infrastructure, and fintech sectors • Confidence in consistent business growth driven by capital supply and entrepreneurial activity in India
Conclusion • Vijay Chandok expressed optimism about future growth and thanked participants, offering support through the investor relations team.
Submission Details • Date of Submission: April 25, 2023 • Recipient: National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited • Content: Transcript of earnings call discussing Q4 and FY'23 financial performance
Financial Performance Highlights • Mixed Results: Influenced by global interest rate hikes and geopolitical issues • Revenue: • Q4 revenue: ₹885 crores (flat) • Full-year revenue: ₹3,430 crores (stable) • PAT: ₹263 crores (decreased due to one-time costs) • AUM: Reached ₹5.9 trillion • Dividend: Final dividend of ₹9.25 per share, total annual dividend approximately ₹19
Key Growth Areas • Segments: Wealth management, derivatives, loan distribution, insurance • Revenue Growth: Notable increases in all key segments • Diversification: Reduced reliance on cash equity broking from over 50% to 20%
Management Insights • Market Share: Steady growth across segments despite challenges • Client Acquisition: Focus on high-value customers; stable marketing expenses • Insurance Segment: Life insurance dominates; general insurance is growing • Loan Distribution: 65% of loans are mortgages; expected yield improvements
Employee and Operational Costs • Employee Expenses: Anticipated 5-10% increase due to investments • Interest Rate Impact: Stabilizing costs with potential for improved net interest margins (NIMs)
Q&A Session Highlights • Market Share Concerns: Addressed decline in derivatives market share due to outages • MTF Book Risks: Increased from ₹4,500 crores to ₹6,400 crores; customer satisfaction noted • Investment Costs: Expected to remain high; declining cross-sell ratio explained • Wealth Management Strategy: Focus on high-net-worth individuals and data analytics for client acquisition
Conclusion • Future Outlook: Confidence in long-term goals and strategic investments for growth • Invitation for Questions: Management open to further inquiries post-call
Earnings Call Overview • Date of Submission: January 27, 2023 • Key Executives Present: • Vijay Chandok (Managing Director and CEO) • Other senior management members • Focus: Financial performance for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2022
Financial Performance Highlights • Q3 Performance: • Revenues: Rs. 880 crores (2% increase sequentially, 7% decrease year-over-year) • Profit After Tax: Decreased by 6% sequentially and 26% year-over-year • Key Factors: • 24% decline in retail cash ADTO • Rising finance costs
Strategic Focus Areas • Key Focus Areas: • Improving market share • Diversifying revenue streams • Enhancing cost efficiencies • Building future-ready product propositions • Growth Segments: • Wealth management: 15% year-over-year growth • Retail derivative market share gains
Future Plans • Business Focus: • Wealth management, derivatives, insurance, and loans • Leveraging personalization and analytics • Wealth Management Growth: • Assets: Rs. 3.2 trillion • Client base: 76,000 high-net-worth individuals
Customer Acquisition and Market Strategy • Customer Acquisition: • Focus on higher-quality customers through digital channels • Non-ICICI channels still targeted • Market Sentiment: • Decline in cash volumes and new Demat accounts • Emphasis on quality over quantity in customer acquisition
Q&A Session Insights • Customer Trends: • Decline in Neo customers attributed to market sentiment • Margin Trade Funding (MTF) growth is strategically important • Technology Investments: • Planned CAPEX of Rs. 100 crores for FY24 • Focus on modernization and customer engagement
Revenue Breakdown • Revenue Contributions: • Derivative broking: 37% of total revenue • Cash broking: 63% of total revenue • Customer Segments: • Neo customers: 28% of derivative revenue • Prime customers: 66-67% of total retail revenue
Conclusion • Management Outlook: • Optimistic about growth prospects • Strategic investments in key areas to drive future growth • Engagement: Management expressed appreciation for participant engagement and willingness to provide further information.