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Exhicon Events Media Solutions LtdQ3 FY24

Exhicon Events Media Solutions Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 435P/E: 20.2Market Cap: ₹749 CrSector: Other Consumer Services

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 1

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

4 of 5 growth signals are positive — a strong management growth story.

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Revenue guidance

Category 1
  • FY25 & FY26 revenue will see significant contributions from both existing and new subsidiaries.
  • Existing companies (standalone + 2 subsidiaries) to contribute ~75% of revenue in FY25, decreasing to ~65% in FY26.
  • New acquisitions (Maple Height, United Helicharters, Green Branch Contracting, Perfect Octave) expected to contribute ~35% in FY26.
  • Overall projected year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth is ~50% for FY25 and FY26.
  • Venue business, especially Pune venue (with INR 40-50 crores projected), will be a major growth driver.
  • Company expects 50% CAGR on consolidated basis, driven by both organic growth and acquisitions.
  • The subsidiary businesses are growing, with newer entities gaining higher contribution over time.
  • Total projected revenues for FY25 are around INR 120-125 crores, with better margin profile due to direct control over venues.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • FY25 and FY26 projected YoY revenue growth of around 50%.
  • Existing companies (standalone and 2 subsidiaries) expected to contribute ~75% revenue in FY25 and ~65% in FY26.
  • New acquisitions (Maple Height, United Helicharters, Green Branch, Perfect Octave) to contribute ~35% in FY26.
  • PAT margins expected to be upward of 15% before minority interest in FY25 and FY26.
  • EBITDA margins currently around 23%; management aims to sustain or slightly improve margins (targeting 23-25%) through margin improvement initiatives over the next 2 years.
  • Venue business addition (Pune, Mumbai, Ayodhya) to drive growth and margin improvement, with venues projected to generate ₹40+ crores revenue each with 15-18% PAT margin.
  • Minimal equity dilution expected unless for future acquisitions; promoters may increase stake via outstanding warrants.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • No further equity dilution is planned over the next 2 years unless there is an acquisition.
  • Any dilution due to acquisitions is expected to be minimal (previous acquisition diluted equity by less than 1.5%).
  • Currently, there are outstanding promoter warrants at higher prices (INR 292 and INR 400), which will increase promoter stake but are not new fundraising.
  • No specific mention of any new debt fundraising was made in the transcript.
  • The focus appears to be on organic and inorganic growth with minimal impact on equity dilution and careful capital management.

Order book

Yes
  • Exhicon secured a prestigious tender from Nuclear Power Corporation of India to manage 120 events from June 2024 to April 2025.
  • All 120 events under this tender are planned to be executed within a span of less than 5 months across 10 states.
  • This orderbook reflects significant business growth and market traction in H1 FY25.
  • The company does not explicitly quantify the entire orderbook value or other pending orders in the transcript.
  • Focus remains on executing high-profile events and leveraging venue expansion for future growth.
  • Expected revenue growth guidance is approximately 50% YoY for FY25 and FY26, driven by both existing business and new acquisitions.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Completion of Pune venue (Messe Global Convention Center) Phase 1 by March 2025, expected to generate INR 40-50 crore revenue from next financial year.
  • Plans to open 2 more venues in Mumbai and Ayodhya; Ayodhya land (5 acres) already acquired with construction starting next financial year.
  • Venue expansions primarily through joint venture (JV) models to maintain capital efficiency and keep the balance sheet light.
  • Mumbai venue details not disclosed yet; discussions ongoing for JV partnerships.
  • Fixed assets expected to be capped at 20-25% of balance sheet size, maintaining an asset-light model.
  • Future acquisitions expected to fill service gaps and expand subsidiaries; new acquisitions contributing around 35% of revenue by FY26.
  • No large land acquisitions planned except Ayodhya, majority venues to be operated under JV or low CapEx models.

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