Delta Corp Ltd
Q3 FY19 Earnings Call Analysis
Leisure Services
revenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No informationfundraise: Nocapex: Yes
๐ฐfundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- Delta Corporation does not anticipate needing to borrow any funds for its upcoming onshore casino project.
- The total project cost is estimated at INR 2000-2200 crores, with Delta planning to invest INR 1000-1200 crores including land and infrastructure.
- As of October 14, they have INR 415 crores cash on hand and generate about INR 300 crores of EBITDA yearly, which approximates to cash flow.
- Over the next 4 years, cash generation plus existing liquid assets (~INR 400 crores) total about INR 1600 crores.
- This internal accruals and asset monetization is sufficient to fund the project without any debt or equity fundraising.
- No mention was made of new equity fundraising during the call.
๐๏ธcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Total project cost for onshore development estimated at โน2,000-2,200 crores.
- Delta plans to invest โน1,000-1,200 crores in land and infrastructure for the new project.
- Development includes a 200-300 room hotel and approximately 400,000 sq. ft. gaming space.
- Additional facilities like employee quarters, surveillance, and back-office setups to be built.
- Existing CAPEX spent around โน29 crores in H1 FY20 on land parcels, plant & machinery, Nepal casino upgrades, and software updates for online business.
- No external borrowing planned; investments to be funded through cash reserves (~โน415 crores) and internal accruals (โน300 crores EBITDA annually).
- Increase in gaming capacity by 20-25% with introduction of new vessels (Big Daddy and Pride).
- Focus on growing online segment with target 20-25% revenue growth.
๐revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Management expects annualized growth of 15% to 20% over the next 3-5 years, reflecting historical compounded growth rates.
- Recent capacity additions and market expansion indicate potential for increased revenues.
- Post-Diwali seasonal uptick anticipated, with subdued activity during festive week but overall growth towards Nov-Dec.
- Online gaming targeted to grow 20%-25% YoY, with plans to acquire 40,000-60,000 new customers, driven by poker focus.
- Offline business remains the โlionโs shareโ and is expected to grow steadily.
- New onshore casino development with increased capacity (6-7 times current) planned, involving Rs 1000-1200 crore investment, to boost future volumes and revenues.
- Seasonal and economic factors may cause quarter-to-quarter fluctuations, but management confident of restoring growth momentum beyond current base.
๐margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Delta Corporation expects a long-term compounded annual growth rate of 15% to 20% over a 3 to 5-year period.
- The company targets around 20% to 25% growth in its online gaming revenue segment, supported by customer acquisition goals of 40,000 to 60,000 new users.
- EBITDA margins are expected to stabilize around 20% in the long run, with current H1 margins at approximately 23% to 24%.
- The offline (casino) business remains the core revenue driver, with plans to expand capacity significantly via an onshore casino project.
- Internal cash generation and monetizable assets are expected to fund growth and expansions without needing debt.
- Near term, October is seasonally subdued due to Diwali, but growth is anticipated post-Diwali into the festive Q3-Q4 period.
๐orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
The provided document pages (1-16) from Delta Corporation Limited's Q2 FY20 earnings call do not mention any information regarding current or expected order book or pending orders. The discussion primarily focuses on:
- Financial performance and revenue figures.
- Business operations including casino capacity and online gaming.
- Regulatory environment and GST-related matters.
- Capital expenditure plans and expansion projects.
- Market growth, capacity addition, and competitive landscape.
No details about order books or pending orders were disclosed in the transcript available.
