Ador Welding Ltd

- There is no explicit mention of any current or future fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript. - The company reported borrowings at INR 32 crore at the end of H1 with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1%, indicating a low leverage position. - No guidance or plans regarding raising new debt or equity were shared during the discussions. - The focus discussed was mainly on organic growth, product launches, capacity additions, and executing existing orders. - The merger is ongoing and subject to NCLT approval, but no financing related to this was highlighted.

- The company is adding significant capacity in consumables, with plans to add approximately 6,000 to 10,000 tons over the next six months (Page 4). - Continued investments are being made in international markets for brand building, approvals, and certifications, especially in Middle East, South America, and Brazil (Page 8-9). - Focus on ramping up automation quickly and efficiently as a key growth and margin improvement driver. This is expected to contribute significantly over time but not immediately (Page 17). - Investment in new product development and technology: Launched India’s first battery-powered welder with a strong R&D focus (38 technical staff, 5% of profits invested) (Page 3). - Working towards scaling equipment segment margins through product mix improvements and capacity increases, supported by the merger benefits (Page 7-8, 16).

- Expecting volume growth of around 10% for FY24 and the next two years, based on current guidance. - Planning a growth of 20%-25%, possibly up to 30%-35% next year in the ONGC division with ongoing bidding for new projects. - Equipment segment volumes grew by 35% in H1, with expectations of continued growth supported by product mix improvements and increased automation. - Consumables volume growth was 22% in H1, with capacity utilization at 75%-80% and plans to add significant capacity (6,000-10,000 tons) over the next six months. - Focused on growing high-value consumable products from current 15% share toward 20%, to improve margins and sales quality. - International markets, especially Middle East and South America, offer substantial growth opportunities, with efforts to enhance brand presence and distribution. - The merger is expected to support scale and margin improvements, especially in the equipment and automation segments.

- Volume growth in consumables expected around 10% annually over the next 2 years. - Equipment segment targets mid-teens (14%-15%) margin in medium term; double-digit margins expected soon. - ONGC order (approx. INR125-135 crore) will drive revenues Jan-July 2024, with 80-90% execution in this period. - Expected growth of 20%-25%, possibly 30%-35%, in the ONGC-related division next year. - Continued margin improvement focus via product mix optimization and automation ramp-up, with gradual margin gains over quarters/years. - International business scaling is encouraging, with growth potential potentially exceeding domestic market. - Capacity utilization in consumables at ~75%-80%, with planned capacity addition supporting growth. - PBIT margins in consumables have reached ~16.5% and may build on this base incrementally. - Overall aim to sustain/improve margins and achieve significant profit growth, leveraging automation and product innovation.

- ONGC order: Approximately INR 125-135 crores (net of GST), with around INR 15-16 crores already built; balance INR 110 crores, 80%-90% expected to be executed between January and July 2024. - Confirmed order pipeline for the flares and other projects: Around INR 30-35 crores for the next year. - Bid pipeline: Approximately INR 100 crores beyond confirmed orders. - For large flare orders similar to ONGC, currently no new large orders of similar size are being bid for; focus is on executing current large orders efficiently. - The company is actively bidding on projects including desalination, FGD, and other process equipment orders, but no very large flare orders at the moment. - Overall, the management expects a minimum growth of 20%-25% in order book and potentially up to 30%-35% growth for the next year as a division.