Adani Enterprises Ltd

Q4 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: Nocapex: Norevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- No new commitments for fundraising will be made until market volatility settles. - Existing projects are fully funded and continuing as planned (e.g., Navi Mumbai Airport, roads, data centers). - The company is moderating capex and focusing on ongoing projects rather than new ones during this period. - Management is encouraged by support from core investors and the banking community. - A formal investment plan covering the next 12 months will be disclosed with the March 31 results. - Debt metrics: Gross debt to EBITDA around 4.7x; net debt to equity stable at 0.8–0.9 times. - No mention of immediate plans for equity fundraising; focus remains on managing existing funded projects and investor support during volatility.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- Ongoing projects like Navi Mumbai Airport, roads, data centers, and Ganga Expressway are fully funded and continuing as scheduled with no changes. - No new commitments will be made until the current market volatility settles, focusing on moderating capex pace. - Core infrastructure and utility capex programs (including green hydrogen, energy, transport, and logistics) will continue based on free cash flow availability. - Renewable segment capex plans continue but with some moderation due to market volatility. - Wind turbine manufacturing commercial operations targeted post testing completion by June-July 2023. - Copper plant construction on schedule; Coal to PVC project review pending post-volatility settlement. - Aggressive bidding or significant new commitments in road projects unlikely during volatility period. - Formal capex investment plan to be announced with March 31 results; no detailed number currently shared.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- MDO volumes scaled down slightly to ~30 million tons for current year; expected to increase to 40 million tons next year, with delays in 1-2 mines to be recouped in 1-2 years. - IRM volume target around 70 million tons or slightly higher in FY24, subject to market demand and supply. - Carmichael mine production designed for 15 million tons; aiming to reach annualized run rate by March or April FY24. - Power demand expected to rise March to June/July, leading to potential spike in coal trading volumes. - Solar capacity currently 2 GW operational; target 3.5 GW by June 2023. - Wind turbine manufacturing testing to complete by June-July 2023; commercial production starts shortly thereafter with 3 GW capacity target maintained. - Green hydrogen projects ongoing but no firm new commitments until market volatility settles. - Capex/moderation on new commitments until volatility stabilizes; existing projects fully funded and continuing as scheduled.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- Core infrastructure portfolio constitutes 81% of EBITDA and has grown 46% in last 9 months (FY22 vs FY23), indicating strong growth momentum. - EBITDA from Carmichael mine is rising, contributing INR 427 crores in the recent quarter, expected to increase. - Airports segment is seeing rising EBITDA with 40% passenger growth; however, EBIT impacted by rising depreciation due to CAPEX. - Mining services and trading businesses continue stable with decade-long consistent performance. - IRM sales volumes expected to be around 70 million tons in FY24, indicating growth aligned with market demand. - New incubating assets (green hydrogen, airports, roads, data center) contributed over 33% to quarterly EBITDA, supporting diversified future earnings. - Net debt to EBITDA fallen below 4x, with stable net debt to equity (0.8-0.9x) reflecting financial discipline supporting growth. - Overall, earnings growth expected from operational scale-up of existing assets and cautious capex in high volatility environment.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- The transcript does not explicitly state the current or expected order book or pending orders for Adani Enterprises. - Regarding road projects, Robbie Singh mentioned no significant new bidding or commitments would be made until market volatility settles. - Existing road projects like Ganga Expressway are continuing as per schedule without changes. - Data center projects are scheduled and continuing as planned. - The company is adopting a cautious approach to new capex commitments during the volatility period. - No specific numeric details on the current or future order book were disclosed in the Q3 FY'23 earnings call.