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Key Highlights • Record Performance: • All major metrics showed high double-digit growth. • Revenues: INR 98,700 crores (up 25%). • EBITDA: INR 9,300 crores (up 46%). • PAT: INR 2,700 crores (up 82%).
• Financial Improvements: • Leverage ratio improved from 1.7x to 1.4x. • Debt levels decreased despite mergers and acquisitions. • Strong liquidity position with INR 15,000 crores in cash.
Business Expansion • New Projects: • Plans for 18 new Greenfield plants (13 in India, 4 in China, 1 in Poland). • Investment of approximately INR 2,000 crores in Greenfield projects.
• Automotive Business: • Robust order book of nearly $84 billion. • Focus on premiumization and low/zero-emission vehicles.
Financial Clarifications • Forex Gains: • Reported profit included INR 266 crores from forex gains. • No additional claims due to hyperinflation in Argentina and Turkey.
• Deferred Tax Asset: • INR 231 crores attributed to improved performance and international reorganizations.
Market Challenges and Strategies • Labor Strikes Impact: • Expected margin improvement from 10.3% to 10.8% or 11%.
• Commodity Prices: • Rising copper prices may have delayed positive impacts on revenue and EBITDA.
Future Outlook • Five-Year Plan: • Target of $36 billion with a focus on customer satisfaction. • Ongoing acquisitions and integration efforts.
• Optimism for Growth: • Confidence in meeting goals despite global volatility. • Emphasis on collaboration with customers and diversification strategies.
Closing Remarks • Commitment to Targets: • Successful completion of 18 acquisitions over the past year. • Strong customer trust and interest in partnerships. • Optimism for the Upcoming Year: • Encouragement for continued business success.
Financial Performance • Revenue Growth: Increased by 27% year-on-year to Rs. 25,700 crores. • EBITDA: Rose by 42% to Rs. 2,400 crores. • Net Profit: Grew by 61% to Rs. 733 crores. • Leverage Ratio: Improved from 1.9x to 1.7x.
Business Expansion and Acquisitions • New Projects: Plans to establish 11 new Greenfield projects in India. • Recent Acquisitions: Successfully integrated acquisitions contributing significantly to revenue. • Target: Aiming for a $36 billion target by the end of next year.
Market Dynamics and Challenges • Geopolitical Issues: Acknowledged challenges from hyperinflation in Argentina and rising costs. • Market Conditions: Softening demand in Europe for trucks; strong U.S. market.
Q&A Highlights • Profitability Concerns: Addressed inquiries about profitability amidst a weaker vehicle mix. • Interest Costs: Rising interest costs expected due to refinancing; overall debt reduction anticipated. • M&A Impact: Clarified EBITDA and revenue impacts from recent mergers and acquisitions.
Strategic Partnerships • New Partnership: Collaboration with BIEL Crystal to diversify into consumer electronics. • Integration of SAS: Enhances ability to offer comprehensive solutions; already profitable.
Future Outlook • Optimism for Growth: Management remains confident about future growth and market trends. • Commitment: Focus on finishing the fiscal year strong with updates anticipated in the next quarter.
Key Highlights • Record Revenues: Achieved ₹23,500 crores, a 28% year-on-year growth. • Booked Business: Over $77 billion reported. • Acquisitions: 15 acquisitions since September 2022. • CAPEX Investment: ₹1,500 crores in India; revised full-year guidance to ₹4,500 crores. • Net Debt: Increased due to acquisitions and higher CAPEX, but within leverage policy.
Challenges Addressed • Rising Costs: Concerns about raw material and employee costs discussed. • Profitability Issues: Reduced profitability in SMP attributed to seasonal factors and macroeconomic pressures, especially in the EV sector. • Currency Devaluation: Significant loss in Argentina due to regulatory issues and currency fluctuations.
Management Insights • Wage Increments: Most increases accounted for, with potential mid-year adjustments. • Organic EBITDA Margins: Approximately 8.4%. • Restructuring Costs: Most costs recognized upfront due to recent acquisitions.
Demand and Growth Outlook • SMRPBV Business: Strong demand in developing economies, particularly India. • Diversification Strategy: Mitigates risks associated with overexposure to EVs. • SAS Acquisition: Profitable with growth potential; minimal restructuring expected.
Future Plans • CAPEX Focus: Revised guidance includes investments for new acquisitions and greenfield projects. • Debt Management: Focus on organic deleveraging and improved working capital management. • Strategic Positioning: Prepared for growth and acquisitions, with plans for 15 acquisitions within 12 months.
Conclusion • Optimism for Growth: Despite challenges, the company remains positive about future performance and synergy from acquisitions.
Financial Performance • Revenue Growth: 27% increase to Rs. 22,500 crores. • EBITDA Growth: 64% rise to Rs. 1,940 crores year-on-year. • Profit After Tax (PAT): Increased from Rs. 142 crores to Rs. 601 crores. • Leverage Ratio: Stable at 1.4x, below the target maximum of 2.5x.
Acquisitions and Growth • Integration Success: Recent acquisitions expected to enhance growth with a projected annual revenue increase of approximately USD 5 billion. • Joint Ventures: Closure of YMAT and Bolta contributing to consolidated growth.
Revenue and Market Insights • Revenue Growth Drivers: Strong performance attributed to successful joint ventures and strategic positioning despite a soft passenger vehicle market. • Credit Loss Provisions: Conservative measures in place to manage potential losses.
Debt and Profitability • Net Debt: Seasonal, linked to inventory buildup and engineering revenue growth. • Profitability Pressures: Mixed factors affecting costs at Vision Systems; energy costs managed through contracts and hedging.
Electric Vehicle Transition • Impact on Margins: Positive effects of the EV transition noted, with readiness to grow in both traditional and electric vehicle markets.
Associate Performance • Profit Improvement: Focus on enhancing performance of underperforming units, particularly in Motherson wiring. • Operational Challenges: Addressing issues in the wiring harness business.
Future Outlook • Pending Acquisitions: Three acquisitions expected to add $1.4 billion in revenue, pending regulatory approvals. • Capacity Utilization: Aiming to maintain utilization below 80% for growth flexibility.
Management Insights • Customer Focus: Emphasis on being a globally preferred solution provider and maintaining customer trust. • Future Strategies: Plans to manage capacity effectively and focus on future pricing strategies.
Conclusion • Optimism for Growth: Management expressed confidence in future performance and growth prospects.
Key Financial Results • Record revenues of INR 89,000 crores for FY2023. • Q4 revenues reached INR 22,500 crores. • Significant year-on-year growth reported.
Business Overview • Robust automotive business valued at nearly USD 70 billion. • 20% of revenue attributed to electric vehicles (EVs). • Focus on strategic acquisitions and new greenfield projects, especially in India.
Market Insights • 4-wheeler market remains 20% below pre-COVID levels in developed regions. • Positive growth outlook with more upside risks than downside. • Energy prices decreased but are still higher than pre-COVID levels.
Cost Management • Elevated cost structures considered the new normal. • Product mix focused on premium models and SUVs. • Ongoing efforts to manage elevated costs with customers.
Revenue Growth • 30% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in vision systems. • Strong performance linked to premium models and renegotiated contracts.
Financial Strategy • Rising interest costs attributed to refinancing and forex losses. • Future capex expected to be higher due to acquisitions, but manageable net debt-to-EBITDA ratio anticipated. • Order book includes both unproduced and in-production orders.
Future Projections • Estimated incremental revenue of around $12 billion from projected $70 billion in orders over the next 5 to 7 years. • INR 3,000 crore capex allocated to automotive and non-automotive sectors, including facility expansions in India.
Conclusion • Management expressed optimism about future growth despite global challenges. • Acknowledgment of workforce efforts in driving company success.
Acquisition Details • Date of Announcement: February 25, 2023 • Acquired Company: SAS Autosystemtechnik GmbH • Stake Acquired: 100% • Seller: Faurecia • Acquisition Value: EUR 540 million • Revenue Contribution: 50% from electric vehicle (EV) programs • Expected Closing: Q2 of financial year 2024, pending regulatory approvals
Strategic Importance • Enhancement of Supply Chain: Strengthens capabilities for serving EV manufacturers. • Growth Potential: Management emphasizes strategic importance for future growth and cross-selling opportunities. • Order Book: EUR 3 billion over the next three years.
Management Insights • Laksh Vaaman Sehgal: • Enthusiastic about enhancing cockpit assembly capabilities. • Focus on serving diverse customer base and integrating products. • Kunal Malani: • Acquisition expected to generate revenue growth and improve margins. • Targeting 40% return on capital employed (ROCE).
Financial Considerations • Revenue Generation: • EUR 3 billion represents booked business over three years. • Anticipated average revenue of EUR 1 billion annually. • Margins: • Potential for transferring efficiencies to enhance performance.
Market Opportunities • Backward Integration: • Potential EUR 700 million opportunity discussed. • Emphasis on providing complete solutions to OEMs. • Market Share: SAS holds a 20% market share in cockpit assembly.
Revenue Accounting • Revenue Recognition: • Motherson to report net revenue, including sourced and in-house revenues. • EUR 896 million revenue pertains to assembly operations.
Future Outlook • Long-term Growth: • Acquisition positions Motherson closer to customers. • Focus on integrating new technologies, especially for EVs. • Operational Status: Business is already operational with multiple customers.
Conclusion • Management's Beliefs: Information shared reflects management's views and includes forward-looking statements. • Disclaimer: Company disclaims liability for inaccuracies and encourages independent assessments. • Audio Recording: Available on the company's website.
Key Highlights • Date of Call: February 8, 2023 • Participants: Chairman Vivek Chaand Sehgal, COO Pankaj Mital, and other management members. • Record Revenues: • Quarterly revenues exceeded INR 20,000 crores. • 25% year-on-year growth and 11% quarter-on-quarter increase. • EBITDA Growth: • Increased to INR 1,680 crores, reflecting a 45% year-on-year growth. • Debt Management: • Reduced net debt, improving net debt-to-EBITDA ratio from 2 to 1.8. • Future Outlook: • Cautious optimism due to diversified business model and inflation management efforts.
Operational Insights • Production Run Rate: • Improvements noted post-December holidays; ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties in Europe. • Inflation Impact: • Inflation effects largely absorbed, but volatility remains a concern. • Wiring Harness Division: • Questions raised about margins and increased other income attributed to tax litigation and rental income.
Cost Management • Energy Costs: • Estimated to be around 2.5% to 3.5% of share cost; ongoing discussions with customers about energy cost pass-throughs. • Raw Material Costs: • Decline in margins for SMP and Plastic business due to crude oil price impacts; price negotiations ongoing.
Revenue Growth Factors • Product Mix: • Revenue growth attributed to better product mix and increased value per vehicle. • New Business: • Success in securing new business and adapting to consumer preferences.
M&A Strategy • Active Pursuit: • Company is exploring multiple opportunities across all divisions with a selective approach. • Recent Acquisitions: • Successfully completed seven acquisitions despite recent challenges.
Market Demand • Regional Demand: • Strong truck demand in the U.S.; weaker in China with hopes for improvement.
Conclusion • Gratitude Expressed: • Vivek Chaand Sehgal thanked participants and emphasized clarity from the discussion. • Compliance Statement: • Transcript includes forward-looking statements with risks; readers encouraged to conduct their own evaluations.