Khadim India Limited (KHADIM)

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Summary from June 2024

Meeting Overview • Date: June 5, 2024 • Focus: Outcome of investor meeting on May 29, 2024 • Participants: Whole-Time Director Rittick Roy Burman, CFO Indrajit Chaudhuri

Financial PerformanceQ4 Results: • Revenue decline: 9.8% YoY to ₹143.6 crores • Gross margins improved to 46.2%

FY 2024 Results: • Total revenue decrease: 6.9% to ₹614.9 crores • Profit after tax: ₹6.3 crores, down 63.9% YoY

Business Developments • Store Expansion: • 94 new stores added, total now 868 • Future Growth Outlook: • Anticipated improved margins as raw material prices soften • Demand expected to rebound post-elections

Segment PerformanceSports and Athleisure: • Contributes 18-20% to sales • Strong growth in ladies' and boys' sports shoes • Launch of athleisure garments under sub-brand Pro in July

Premium Products: • Share of sub-brands increased from 57% to 59% • Growth in premium brands: 5%-7% • High-end product turnover nearly doubled

Pricing Strategy • Discussion on potential price reductions for lower-priced segments to regain volume • Average Selling Price (ASP) increased from ₹528 in FY '23 to ₹539 in FY '24 • Market research ongoing to inform pricing decisions

Capital Deployment • Plans to refurbish 22 stores this year out of 60-70 needing renovations • Expected results from refurbishments within three months

Conclusion • Management optimistic about future growth and demand recovery • Targeting retail sales of ₹650-700 crores with EBITDA margins of 17%-18% over the next few years.

Summary from February 2024

Khadim India Limited Investor Meeting Summary (February 23, 2024)

Financial PerformanceQ3 Revenue: ₹156.2 crores, 5% year-on-year growth. • Net Profit: ₹1.8 crores, down 62% from the previous year. • EBITDA Growth: 9% year-on-year, attributed to operational efficiency. • Retail Growth: 8% overall; 21% growth in COCO stores due to Puja festival.

Retail ExpansionNew Stores: 15 new retail stores opened, total now 864. • Future Plans: 25 new COCO stores and 65-70 franchisees planned for the upcoming year. • Funding: Issued equity share warrants for retail expansion.

Demerger ProcessTimeline: Expected completion by August 2024. • Management Discussion: Addressed EBITDA margin guidance and distribution business challenges.

Market InsightsConsumer Demand: Signs of improvement noted in Bihar and UP. • Product Performance: Sports shoe segment contributed 17%-20% of sales; successful launches in women's sports shoes.

Financial ChallengesOther Income Decline: Attributed to lack of property sales boosting last year's figures. • Debt: Current debt at ₹122 crores, with expectations of ₹100 crores post-demerger.

Operational StrategiesCost Management: Focus on reducing debtors and controlling costs in the distribution business. • Capacity Utilization: Future fixed cost reductions depend on capacity and outsourcing options.

E-commerce and AdvertisingE-commerce Growth: Projected to contribute 4-5% of total business. • Advertising Expenses: ₹6 crores for the first nine months.

Capital ExpenditurePlanned Capex: ₹12 crores for new stores and refurbishments, financed through a ₹15 crores equity allotment.

ConclusionManagement's Closing Remarks: Thanks to participants and investor relations team.

Summary from November 2023

Financial PerformanceQ2 Revenue Decline: 16% year-on-year decrease, totaling ₹157 crores. • Gross Margins: Improved to 44.7% due to lower raw material costs and increased retail sales (70% of Q2 revenues). • Net Profit: ₹1.8 crores for Q2, down 64% year-on-year. • Half-Year Revenue: ₹315 crores, a decrease of 10.5% from the previous year.

Operational DevelopmentsStore Expansion: Opened 51 new stores, totaling 861. • Distributor Network: Expanded to 741 distributors, with plans to open 70-75 more in the East. • Demerger Plans: Distribution business to be spun off into KSR Footwear Limited by mid-2024.

Management InsightsSales Impact: Decline in retail and distribution topline due to timing of Durga Puja festival. • COCO Business Growth: 7-8% growth during the festive season. • Average Selling Prices: Increased by 4-5%. • Debt Status: Current debts at ₹116 crores with a finance cost of 10-10.5%.

Leadership TransitionCEO Transition: Rittick, the Whole Time Director, to assume CEO role following previous CEO's resignation.

Margin and Growth ProjectionsEBITDA Margins: Retail margins around 20%, with potential for improvement. • Growth Rate Projection: Expected growth of 7% to 8% for FY24, slightly below earlier guidance of 10% to 12%.

Receivables UpdateGovernment Receivables: ₹28 crores received from UP government, with an additional ₹9 crores expected soon; ₹32 crores pending from Punjab.

Conclusion • Management expressed optimism for improved demand in the second half of FY24 and concluded the call with thanks.

Summary from August 2023

Khadim India Limited Investor Meeting Summary (August 23, 2023)

Financial PerformanceQ1 FY24 Results: • Revenue declined by 5% year-on-year to ₹158 crores. • Gross margin increased by 360 basis points to 45%. • EBITDA rose by 7% to ₹18 crores. • Profit After Tax (PAT) fell by 51% to ₹1.6 crores.

Future PlansStore Expansion: • Plans to open 70-80 new stores in FY24. • Corporate Restructuring: • Demerger of distribution business into a wholly-owned subsidiary. • Retail business to retain debt; distribution company to have minimal debt.

Growth ProjectionsSales Growth: • Projected 10-12% growth in retail and 12-15% in distribution. • Anticipated 12% growth for the current fiscal year due to raw material price reductions. • Average Selling Price (ASP): • Current ASP in retail is ₹627, with a forecasted margin improvement of 100 basis points.

Strategic FocusProduct and Market Strategy: • Focus on product redesigns and premiumization. • Expansion of store openings, particularly in the Eastern region. • Enhancing same-store sales growth (SSG) through renovations. • Debt Management: • Significant receivables from the UP government to help reduce debt.

Competitive PositioningMarket Presence: • Established market presence as a competitive advantage. • Sales Realization: • Optimism for a 4-5% increase in ASP driven by higher-end sub-brands. • Shift from purchasing to renting warehouses.

Management InsightsLeadership and Structure: • Plans to operate retail and distribution businesses separately with distinct leadership. • Commitment to Growth: • Emphasis on making Khadim a growth-oriented company through strategic restructuring and improved product mix.

Summary from June 2023

Meeting Overview • Date: June 6, 2023 • Focus: Outcome of investor meeting on May 30, 2023 • Key Executives: Chairman Siddhartha Roy Burman, CFO Indrajit Chaudhuri

Financial PerformanceQ4 Revenue: ₹159 crores (2% YoY increase) • FY23 Revenue: ₹660 crores (11.7% growth) • Gross Margins: • Q4: 44.4% • FY23: 41.9% • Profit After Tax: Doubled to ₹17.5 crores

Growth StrategyNew Store Openings: 91 in FY23; 100 planned for FY24 • Target Revenue for FY24: ₹750 crores (10%-12% growth in retail, 15% in distribution) • Same-Store Growth (SSG): Expected 4%-5% with new stores contributing 6%-7%

Product StrategyPremiumization: Focus on premium products while addressing lower-priced offerings • Athleisure Segment: Contributes 16%-20% to retail turnover, with growth expected • New Product Introductions: In retail and distribution, especially in sports and athleisure

Market ChallengesInflationary Pressures: Affecting lower-priced products, particularly in Tier III and IV cities • Gross Margins in Distribution: Under pressure due to competitive pricing

Compliance and Financial PlanningBIS Standards Compliance: Prepared with in-house labs • Capital Expenditure: Estimated at ₹12-13 crores over the next 1-2 years • Debt Reduction Target: From ₹116 crores to ₹80-90 crores

EBITDA and Growth ProjectionsEBITDA Margin Goals: • FY23: 11% • FY24: 12.5% • Target for FY25: 15% • Store-Level EBITDA: Approximately 25%

Investor ConcernsVolume Growth: Below pre-COVID levels; aim to reach those levels • Capex Guidance: Conservative due to profitability constraints • Cash Flow Issues: High working capital needs impacting cash flow from operations

Closing Remarks • Management expressed gratitude to investors and commitment to future discussions.

Summary from February 2023

Meeting Overview • Date: February 23, 2023 • Focus: Outcome of investor meeting on February 16, 2023 • Key Management Present: • Chairman: Siddhartha Roy Burman • CFO: Indrajit Chaudhuri • CEO: Namrata (resigned)

Financial ResultsQ3 Revenue: • Declined 19% year-on-year to ₹149 crores • Reasons: Strong prior year due to COVID-related sales; festive season sales shifted to Q2 • Nine-Month Revenue: • Grew 15% to ₹501 crores • Distribution Segment: • 36% decline in Q3 • Retail Segment: • 31% growth • Margins: • Gross margins improved • EBITDA margins stable

Sales Targets and ProjectionsSales Target: • Management aims for ₹750 crores gross turnover • Expected net turnover: ₹670 crores after GST • Growth Projections: • Retail: 10-12% • Distribution: 15%

Competitive Pricing and Market ChallengesPricing Strategy: • Acknowledged 5-6% price cut in distribution • Positioned products ₹10 lower than a major competitor • Challenges: • Volume growth hindered by decreased foot traffic and inflation • Focus on maintaining high average selling prices (ASPs) for premium sub-brands

Financial AspectsIncreased Finance Costs: • Due to changes in accounting standards and warehouse relocation • Future EBITDA Margin Improvement: • Expected to reach around 15% in two years through economies of scale and premiumization strategies

Conclusion of Call • Participants thanked for their engagement • Rittick Roy Burman expressed optimism for recovery and commitment to investors • Call concluded with gratitude from the moderator