Shriram Properties Limited (SHRIRAMPPS)

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Summary from June 2024

Earnings Call Overview • Date: June 4, 2024 • Participants: Chairman Murali Malayappan, CFO Gopalakrishnan • Focus: Exceptional operational and financial performance

Key Financial HighlightsQ4 Performance: • Sales: 1.56 million square feet • Sales Value: Exceeded Rs. 700 crores • Annual Performance: • Sales Volume: 4.59 million square feet (14% YoY growth) • Sales Value: Rs. 2,362 crores (28% YoY growth) • Near-record revenue: Just under Rs. 1,000 crores • EBITDA: Up 22% • PAT: Increased to Rs. 75.4 crores (10% rise)

Growth MetricsThree-Year Growth: • Sales Volume CAGR: 15% • Sales Value CAGR: 24% • Handover CAGR: 42% • Future Targets: • FY '25 Sales Volume: 5.2 to 5.5 million square feet • Sales Value: Rs. 2,750 to 3,000 crores • Targeting 20% CAGR in sales

Project DevelopmentsNew Projects: • Entry into Pune market • Successful launch of Shriram Sapphire in Bangalore • Ongoing Projects: • Shriram 122 West acquisition • Progress on Gateway Mall monetization • Delivery of 3,500 homes in FY '25

Financial StrategyDebt Management: • Aim for zero net debt within 12 to 18 months • Current debt-equity ratio target: 0.25 to 0.28 • Cash Flow: • Operational cash flow nearly doubled to Rs. 224 crores

Market OutlookSector Growth: • Optimism about real estate sector due to increased purchasing power • Preparedness for market volatility through conservative pricing and cost management

Stakeholder EngagementPromoter Holding: • Stable at 28% • Future Partnerships: • Exploring new projects and collaborations, particularly with ASK and Aurum Investments

Conclusion • Management expressed confidence in achieving growth targets and maintaining stable financial metrics, inviting further questions from analysts.

Summary from February 2024

Shriram Properties Limited Q3 & 9M FY24 Earnings Conference Call Summary

Company OverviewDate of Call: February 14, 2024 • Submission: Transcript submitted to National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited on February 20, 2024. • CEO: Murali Malayappan

Key HighlightsMarket Entry: Entering Pune market. • Sales Performance: • Q3 sales volume: 1.1 million square feet. • Year-to-date total: 3 million square feet (12% YoY growth). • Record collections: Rs. 1,055 crores over nine months. • Challenges: Adverse weather and project approval delays affecting handovers and revenue recognition.

Project UpdatesExternal Factors: Most issues resolved; targeting four launches in Q4. • Handover Targets: Aiming for 3,000 units, with 1,600 units completed by December.

Financial PerformanceNine-Month Results: • Achieved 68-70% of annual targets. • Sales: 3.03 million square feet (12% YoY growth). • Collections: Exceeded Rs. 1,000 crores (20% increase). • EBITDA margins stable at ~25%. • Debt Management: Gross debt increased to ~Rs. 500 crores; net debt at Rs. 440 crores.

Pricing StrategyPrice Improvement: 15% average increase in portfolio prices over nine months. • Mid-Market Pricing: Increased from below Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 6,200.

Future OutlookGrowth Target: 20% average growth over the next 2-3 years. • Debt Reduction: Aiming for zero net debt within 18-24 months. • Project Pipeline: 54 million square feet in total, with plans to launch an additional 6-7 million square feet.

Sustainable DevelopmentCertification: Achieved EDGE certification for several projects.

Q&A HighlightsCommercial Projects: Focus remains on residential developments with minimal commercial activity. • Project Sales Performance: Clarified sales figures and handover readiness for specific projects. • Pune Project: New Greenfield site with revenue potential of Rs. 1,300 crores.

ConclusionConfidence in Growth: Optimistic about recouping deferred revenues and delivering shareholder value.

Summary from November 2023

Shriram Properties Limited Q2 and H1 FY 2024 Earnings Conference Call Summary

Earnings PerformanceDate of Call: November 10, 2023 • Sales Value: • Q2: INR 608 crores (32% sequential increase) • H1: INR 1,066 crores (43% growth) • Quarterly Collections: Record high of INR 430 crores • Total Revenue: • Q2: INR 231 crores • H1: Slightly lower due to high base effect • Net Profit: • Q2: INR 20 crores • H1: INR 37 crores (23% increase)

Operational HighlightsSales Volumes: • Q2: 1.14 million square feet (14% YoY increase) • H1: 1.9 million square feet • New Project Launches: • Shriram Paradiso in Chennai received positive market response • Upcoming launches: Shriram 122 West, Shriram Royal Court, and another residential project

Financial MetricsEBITDA Growth: • Q2: 27% YoY • H1: 37% increase (from INR 86.7 crores to INR 118.6 crores) • Cost of Debt: Decreased to 11.4% • Cash Flow: • Q2: Total collections of INR 430 crores • H1: Positive cash flow from operations of INR 49 crores

Strategic DevelopmentsProject Execution: Five projects expected to complete in H2 FY 2024 • Debt Management: • Gross debt stable at INR 530 crores • Targeting zero net debt by FY 2025 • Acquisition: Reacquiring economic interest from Mitsubishi Corporation in Shriram Park 63

Market OutlookFuture Revenue: • Anticipated INR 300 crores in free cash flow over the next three years • 70% of future revenues from already sold projects • Brand Transformation: Ongoing efforts referred to as "Shriram 2.0"

Q&A HighlightsDebt Levels: Expected to decrease to INR 300 crores by year-end and INR 200-250 crores in FY 2025 • Revenue Growth: H2 expected to be stronger than H1, with a target of over INR 1,000 crores in revenue recognition for the full year • Expansion Plans: Discussions ongoing for expansion into Pune, with a formal announcement expected in H2 FY 2024

Conclusion • The management expressed confidence in maintaining strong operational momentum and delivering superior value to shareholders.

Summary from August 2023

Shriram Properties Limited Q1 FY24 Earnings Conference Call Summary

Conference Call Overview • Date: August 14, 2023 • Submitted transcript to National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited on August 21, 2023. • Chairman and Managing Director: Murali M.

Financial Performance HighlightsSales Volume: 0.78 million square feet. • Revenue Growth: 8% year-on-year. • Net Profit: INR 17 crores. • Project Completion: Three projects totaling 1.3 million square feet; over 350 units handed over. • Debt Reduction: Expected decrease in debt levels with strong earnings visibility.

Real Estate Sector OverviewMarket Conditions: Robust demand growth averaging 14% despite rising interest rates. • Price Increases: Key markets saw price increases of about 6%, with Bangalore and Chennai at 7% and 9%, respectively.

Q1 Performance MetricsVolume Increase: 17% increase in sales volume. • Realization Growth: 47% rise in sales value. • Revenue: 10% year-on-year increase. • EBITDA: INR 53 crores, a 50% increase from the previous year.

Project DevelopmentsNew Project: Shriram 122 West in Chennai, 1.88 million square feet, soft launch in August. • Government Clearances: Awaiting for a transaction in West Bengal.

Financial OutlookDebt Projections: Anticipated gross debt of INR 375-380 crores by end of Q2. • Revenue Visibility: Four projects expected to contribute 70% of projected revenues. • CAGR Target: Aiming for 20% CAGR in volumes.

Shareholding and Governance • Clarification on promoter ownership structure; no divestment of stakes. • Emphasis on trust, transparency, and governance.

Q&A Session InsightsRevenue Projections: Expected handover of 3.3 to 3.5 million square feet, around INR 1,100 crores in revenue for the year. • Debt Levels: Projected net debt of around INR 250 crores by year-end. • Unique Selling Proposition: High quality, timely delivery, and reliability.

Future PlansMarket Expansion: New projects planned in Pune and ongoing scouting in Hyderabad. • Demand Confidence: Sustained demand for mid-market housing expected over the next 3-5 years. • Cash Flow Projections: INR 2,000 to INR 2,500 crores over the next two years, with free cash flow around INR 150 to INR 200 crores.

Conclusion • Management remains optimistic about growth trajectory and project execution, inviting further inquiries from participants.

Summary from June 2023

Earnings PerformanceDate of Call: May 30, 2023 • Revenue Growth: 57% increase to Rs. 8.14 billion • Net Profit: Increased to Rs. 68 crores from Rs. 18 crores in FY22 • Sales Volume: Record sales of 4.02 million square feet, 25% year-on-year growth • Gross Margins: Maintained around 30%, EBITDA margins at 22%

Project Execution and SalesUnits Handed Over: 2,000 units, with seven projects completed • Sales Efficiency: 44% in first 90 days for five operational projects • Price Trends: Average price increase of 8%, cumulative 16% over 18 months

Financial HealthCash Flow: Rs. 115 crores from operations, free cash flow of Rs. 116 crores • Net Debt: Rs. 432 crores, with a recent repayment of Rs. 103 crores • Cost of Debt: Reduced to 11.8% from 13% the previous year

Future OutlookGrowth Projections: Anticipated 20% growth in sales volume and value for FY24 • Project Launches: Plans to launch 11-12 projects targeting 7 million square feet • Long-term Cash Flow: Projected Rs. 3 billion in free cash flow over the next three years

Project PipelineTotal Pipeline: 53 million square feet, with 24 million square feet ongoing • Upcoming Projects: 20 million square feet from 18 projects ready for FY24 launch

Management InsightsRegulatory Delays: Two project launches postponed to FY24 • Sales Collections: Impacted by postponed launches, resulting in a loss of Rs. 240 crores • Investor Interest: New investor acquiring 15% stake for potential synergies

Closing RemarksOptimistic Growth Outlook: Aim for average sales volume of 5 million square feet annually • Market Conditions: Favorable macroeconomic conditions and strong demand for middle-income housing • Industry Position: Benefit from consolidation favoring large developers like Shriram Properties

Summary from February 2023

Conference Call Overview • Date: February 15, 2023 • Submitted transcript to National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited on February 20, 2023. • Key participants: • Mr. Murali M (Chairman and Managing Director) • Mr. Gopalakrishnan J (Executive Director & Group CFO) • Mr. K.R Ramesh (Executive Director of Operations) • Focus: Q3 and nine-month financial results for FY '23.

Company Performance Highlights • Strong demand in real estate, especially in Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata. • Highest-ever nine-month sales in volume and value. • Affordable mid-market segment accounts for 70-80% of absorption. • Successful project launches, including Shriram Pristine Estates.

Financial Results • 60% year-on-year revenue increase for Q3. • Top four projects contributed 76% of revenue. • 42% decline in interest expenses due to refinancing. • Profit before tax (PBT) increased by 20% to INR 26 crores. • Net profit rose by 16% to INR 22.4 crores.

Future Outlook • Anticipation of strong Q4 performance with several project launches. • Projected presales volume of 4.25 to 4.5 million square feet by year-end. • Plans to deliver 10,000 units over the next three years.

Debt Management • Transitioned loan portfolio to 55% from banks. • Targeting a cost of debt around 12% by year-end. • Current gross debt stands at INR 504 crores with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

Market Insights • Metro cities account for 80% of organized real estate demand. • Strong sales growth and declining inventory in core markets. • Mid-market demand remains robust; luxury segments improving post-COVID.

Project Launches and Co-Investment • Confidence in launching at least six out of seven planned projects. • Co-investment platform with ASK Investments for potential sales of INR 1,500 to 1,600 crores.

Conclusion • Management remains optimistic about the real estate market and company growth. • No significant impact from interest rate hikes on demand for affordable housing. • Positive outlook for ongoing projects and market conditions.