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Conference Call Overview • Date: May 30, 2023 • Key Executives: • Sahil Vachani (Managing Director and CEO) • Nitin Kansal (CFO) • Rishi Raj (COO)
Strategic Shift • Exited packaging business to focus on real estate. • Expanded portfolio to 8 million square feet across various asset classes. • Key developments: • Completion of Max Square. • Entry into residential segment with a new project in Noida. • Expansion into Gurugram. • Aims to add 1 million square feet annually in commercial and residential sectors. • Merger with Max Estates in progress.
Project Updates • Max Towers and Max House Phase 1 fully occupied, generating significant lease rental income. • Max Square received Completion Certificate; expected to attract domestic occupiers. • Upcoming projects: • Partnership with New York Life Insurance for a 1.6 million square feet project in Gurugram. • Launch of a residential project in Noida with a gross development value of over INR 1,300 crores. • Joint development agreement in Gurugram for a 2.4 million square feet project.
Financial Performance • Q4 FY '23: • Consolidated EBITDA: INR 76 million (67% increase YoY). • Profit after tax: INR 42 million (74% increase YoY). • FY '23: • Consolidated revenue: INR 1,073 million (6% increase). • EBITDA: INR 317 million (23% increase). • Profit after tax: INR 170 million (compared to INR 47 million in FY '22). • Total leased rental income: INR 483 million (30% increase). • Debt and cash position: • Gross debt: INR 830 crores. • Cash and equivalents: INR 160 crores. • Net debt: INR 670 crores.
Future Outlook • Key performance indicators for FY '24: • Launch of residential project in NCR. • Leasing of Max Square and Max House Phase 2. • Target cash margin: 25-30% and IRR of over 20% for new projects. • Capex plan: INR 1,100 crores for a commercial project in Gurgaon and INR 800 crores for Max Square Phase 2. • Anticipated top line: INR 2,500 crores in coming years.
Investor Inquiries • Concerns about increasing debt levels; target debt-to-equity ratio of no more than 0.6. • Tenant profile primarily includes law firms and banks, maintaining 100% occupancy. • Revenue growth potential from new commercial assets. • Acknowledgment of challenges in Azure Hospitality investment but signs of recovery noted.
Market Trends • Noted a trend towards "flight to quality" in commercial real estate. • Strong demand for Grade A+ office spaces. • Anticipated launch of residential project in Noida by mid-2023, pending RERA approval.
Conclusion • Emphasis on the company's transition to a pure real estate focus. • Recent capital raises and upcoming residential projects expected to attract institutional interest. • Call concluded with appreciation for participants and anticipation for future discussions.
Earnings Call Overview • Date: February 7, 2023 • Submitted transcript to BSE and NSE on February 13, 2023 • Key executives: CFO Nitin Kansal, COO Rishi Raj
Strategic Growth Initiatives • Focus on "Max Estates 3.0 Journey" • Exiting specialty packaging films business • Expanding real estate portfolio to nearly 8 million sq ft • Corporate restructuring to merge with Max Estates Limited
Business Updates • Max Towers: Fully leased, 15% increase in rental income (Q3 FY23) • Max House Phase-1: Fully occupied, 48% increase in rental income (Q3 FY23) • Max Square: On track for Q4 FY23 completion • Max House Phase-2: Expected completion by Q2 FY24 • New residential project in Noida launching mid-2023
Financial Performance • 17% increase in consolidated revenues to Rs. 840 million (9M FY23) • Healthy liquidity position with debt-equity ratio below 0.66 • Projected profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 300 crores dependent on rental incomes
Future Projections • Full-year lease rentals from Max Square and Max House Phase-2 expected in FY25 • Residential income anticipated from FY26-27 • Lease rental income for FY25 estimated between Rs. 100-120 crores
Market Outlook • Commercial real estate market shows a slowdown in decision-making • Positive long-term outlook despite current challenges • Confidence in the upcoming residential project in Noida
Investor Concerns and Responses • Investor Vasant Shukla raised concerns about capital utilization and returns • Rishi Raj explained capital redeployment into real estate projects aiming for over 20% pre-tax IRR • Nitin Kansal addressed investment status in Azure Hospitality
Capital Expenditure Plans • Total CAPEX of approximately Rs. 800 crores for FY24 and FY25 • Funding from Rs. 600 crores in debt and Rs. 200 crores in equity • Overall CAPEX projected between Rs. 1400 to 1500 crores over the next 3-4 years
Conclusion • Emphasis on execution and operational efficiency through technology investments • Commitment to delivering significant residential and commercial projects • Appreciation for participants and commitment to future updates