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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 Performance • Q4 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 Performance • Sports 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.
Khadim India Limited Investor Meeting Summary (February 23, 2024)
Financial Performance • Q3 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 Expansion • New 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 Process • Timeline: Expected completion by August 2024. • Management Discussion: Addressed EBITDA margin guidance and distribution business challenges.
Market Insights • Consumer 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 Challenges • Other 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 Strategies • Cost 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 Advertising • E-commerce Growth: Projected to contribute 4-5% of total business. • Advertising Expenses: ₹6 crores for the first nine months.
Capital Expenditure • Planned Capex: ₹12 crores for new stores and refurbishments, financed through a ₹15 crores equity allotment.
Conclusion • Management's Closing Remarks: Thanks to participants and investor relations team.
Financial Performance • Q2 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 Developments • Store 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 Insights • Sales 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 Transition • CEO Transition: Rittick, the Whole Time Director, to assume CEO role following previous CEO's resignation.
Margin and Growth Projections • EBITDA 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 Update • Government 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.
Khadim India Limited Investor Meeting Summary (August 23, 2023)
Financial Performance • Q1 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 Plans • Store 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 Projections • Sales 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 Focus • Product 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 Positioning • Market 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 Insights • Leadership 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.
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 Performance • Q4 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 Strategy • New 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 Strategy • Premiumization: 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 Challenges • Inflationary 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 Planning • BIS 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 Projections • EBITDA Margin Goals: • FY23: 11% • FY24: 12.5% • Target for FY25: 15% • Store-Level EBITDA: Approximately 25%
Investor Concerns • Volume 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.
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 Results • Q3 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 Projections • Sales 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 Challenges • Pricing 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 Aspects • Increased 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