3i Infotech
Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
IT - Software
fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: No informationorderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company is currently in advanced discussions with some NBFCs and bankers to potentially use the Vashi property as collateral to support working capital limits and other facilities, indicating a possibility of debt-related fundraising.
- No explicit mention of new equity fundraising was made during the call.
- The company is focusing on monetizing assets like the Vashi property to fuel growth strategies, which suggests fundraising efforts are targeted at debt instruments rather than fresh equity issuance for now.
- No firm timelines or specific details on the amount or terms of such arrangements were disclosed.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- The company is focusing on strategic investments in its three independent NuRe companies: NuRe FutureTech, NuRe EdgeTech, and NuRe CampusLab.
- NuRe FutureTech is advancing from MVP to commercial-grade products with paying customers and plans to file patents and monetize intellectual property.
- NuRe EdgeTech is expanding its 5G labs, IoT, SD-WAN, and SaaS offerings, with paying customers and ongoing contracts with telcos; also participating in 5G lab setup programs.
- NuRe CampusLab is developing a SaaS platform targeting mid-segment educational institutions in the US and UK with existing paying customers.
- The company is in advanced discussions with NBFCs and bankers to monetize the Vashi property to support working capital, indicating potential capital investment or asset monetization plans.
- There are implicit investments in RailTel project technology and platform development to reach break-even and cover costs.
No explicit mention of exact current or future capex amounts, but strategic investments are focused on technology platforms and infrastructure.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Q2 FY24 revenue was INR 210 crores, an 8.2% quarter-on-quarter growth and 0.7% year-on-year.
- H1 revenue stood at INR 404 crores, with a 13.6% year-on-year growth.
- Annual revenue projections are on track, targeting around INR 820 crores for the year, excluding RailTel contribution.
- Expectation of double-digit growth in Q3 due to stable contracts and improved visibility.
- New logos acquisition (35 in Q2) indicates a growing pipeline and market interest.
- Value business and NuRe Bharat Network (RailTel project) are opening new revenue streams.
- Future Tech products (CXO Corporate, CEO DSS) showing paying customers; international expansion planned (US, UK).
- Focus on increasing run-rate deals, smaller mid-segment deals, and reconnecting with existing customers for expansion.
- Expect mid-single-digit Profit Before Tax (PBT) and higher single-digit EBITDA margins short term.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company targets around INR 820 crores revenue for the year, excluding potential upsides from RailTel.
- They expect mid-single-digit Profit Before Tax (PBT) and higher single-digit EBITDA margins in the short term.
- Growth drivers include increasing run rate deals, new logos, and expanding services to existing customers.
- NuRe FutureTech, NuRe EdgeTech, and NuRe CampusLab are generating paying customers and market traction, which should support revenue growth.
- RailTel project aims to cover its costs soon and contribute positively to the bottom line.
- Efforts to monetize assets like the Vashi property aim to improve cash flows and support growth.
- Incremental costs and transition expenses presently impact margins but are expected to normalize by Q3 and Q4, improving profitability.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- The company has a healthy and growing pipeline of orders, including opportunities in digital transformation, 5G lab setups, SaaS platforms, and enterprise services.
- Mentioned advanced discussions with NBFCs and bankers to monetize assets like the Vashi property to support working capital.
- NuRe Bharat Network (RailTel project) tech stack is ready and open for business, with traction building in public sector undertakings, enterprises, and retail segments.
- Added seven new long-term enterprise customers in Q2, including IDFC First Bank, Bajaj Electricals, Bata India, and CavinKare.
- Secured almost 35 new logos in the quarter.
- Large deals are being pursued but many current wins are smaller deal sizes, providing a "foot in the door."
- Targeting double-digit growth in Q3 with improved visibility and stable contracts.
