Creative Newtech Ltd

Q3 FY21 Earnings Call Analysis

Commercial Services & Supplies

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fundraise: Yescapex: No informationrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 2orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- In July 2021, Creative Newtech Limited raised Rs.11 crores through a preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants. - The proceeds from this equity raise are intended to support growth in Honeywell business and scaling up overseas operations. - Regarding debt, the company expects to require an additional Rs.10-12 crores of debt to manage working capital for business growth. - The management stated there is no major intent for further dilution in equity for Honeywell business beyond past transactions. - Overall, no new fundraising plans through debt or equity beyond the above-mentioned equity raise and moderate additional debt are indicated at this time.
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capex

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

- In July 2021, Creative Newtech Limited raised Rs.11 crores through preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants. - The proceeds from this fundraise are intended to support growth in Honeywell business and to scale up overseas operations. - The company is focusing on expanding its Honeywell business line and acquiring more international brands under license, maintaining an asset-light model. - The launch and expansion of Ckart, an online B2B marketplace platform, are strategic investments aiming to increase customer base and improve working capital cycle and profitability. - There is no explicit mention of heavy capital expenditure; the focus appears on brand licensing, platform development, and international expansion with strategic investments in partnerships.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Revenue expected between Rs.1,100 to Rs.1,300 crores in FY'23, driven significantly by Honeywell business and other licensing/own brand products. - Honeywell segment expected to generate Rs.250 crores revenue in FY'23, growing from Rs.80-100 crores in FY'22. - FMSG (Fast-moving specialty goods) business targeted to contribute 55%-60% of total business by FY'24-25, replacing low margin enterprise business. - Enterprise business to decline as it is low margin and opportunistic. - New high-margin products like Hyperice, Edelkrone, and licensed brands expected to increase profitability and revenue. - Expansion planned into 29 APAC countries for Honeywell products, starting with Middle East and gradually moving to other regions. - Online B2B platform Ckart to boost customer base and sales volumes without proportional increase in costs. - Global audio category potential of Rs.1,000 crores in 5-6 years, Honeywell launching 60-65 new audio SKUs.
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margin

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

- Company expects revenue between Rs.1,100-1,300 crores in FY'23, driven by Honeywell and other businesses. - EBITDA margin projected to improve from current ~3.59% to around 4.5%-5% in the coming years. - Honeywell and own brand businesses anticipated to contribute 25-30% of turnover by FY'25 with higher gross margins (30-35% domestic, 45-50% international). - EBITDA expected to improve gradually, with noticeable margin uplift from Q4 FY'22 onwards due to high-margin products like Hyperice, Insta, Zeiss, and Edelkrone. - PAT margin targeted around 2%-2.25% for the current financial year, with EPS growth consistent with revenue and EBITDA growth. - The company aims for Rs.100 crores EBITDA in FY'23 driven by volume and margin improvement. - Long-term growth driven by expansion in FMSG business (projected to be 55-60% of sales by FY'24/25), high-margin product introductions, and international expansion.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The provided transcript from the Creative Newtech Limited Q2 & H1 FY'22 Earnings Conference Call does not explicitly mention details about the current or expected order book or pending orders. The discussion primarily focused on: - Financial performance, including revenue, EBITDA, and net profit. - Business segments growth, especially fast-moving categories like FMSG. - Brand partnerships and marketing strategies. - Supply chain challenges impacting product availability and sales. - Expansion plans in Honeywell business and online platform Ckart. - Investor queries about margin improvements and product launches. No specific quantitative information on order book or pending orders is disclosed in the available text.