Hindalco Industries Ltd

- Novelis plans a **planned debt raise of $500 million** between now and mid-2026; no additional debt beyond this is intended. - Equity infusion of **$750 million plus an incremental $200 million** by Hindalco and its parent has already been done to fund Bay Minette cost overruns and Oswego-related cashflow needs. No further equity infusion planned beyond this. - The company is comfortable with the existing debt maturity profile, mostly long-term maturities towards the end of the decade; only the ABL renewal is due mid-2026. - Hindalco aims to keep consolidated net debt to EBITDA ratio around **2 or below**, and will consider CAPEX adjustments if needed to maintain this. - No mention of new equity fundraising or additional debt issuances beyond the planned $500 million for Novelis.

- For India, FY 2026 CAPEX target is around INR 10,000 crores (INR 8,000 crores operational spend + INR 2,000 crores for Bandha Mine acquisition). - FY 2027 CAPEX expected to be in the range of INR 10,000 to 12,000 crores, including projects like Aditya Refinery recycling plant. - Novelis' major CAPEX is Bay Minette expansion, with total project cost rising from $4.1 billion to ~$5 billion. - Bay Minette commissioning expected second half of FY 2026; cash outflows will extend beyond commissioning into next calendar year. - Post-Bay Minette, Novelis plans a deleveraging cycle starting FY 2028. - No plans to delay India or Novelis CAPEX but will manage to keep consolidated net debt-to-EBITDA below 2x. - Additional $750 million plus $200 million equity infusion planned for Bay Minette to fund cost escalations without increasing debt. - Planned $500 million debt raise for Novelis in H1 2026, no further debt raises anticipated.

- Q4 FY26 copper volumes expected to be strong after Q3 dip due to Diwali and inventory rundown; copper demand remains robust. - Novelis volumes impacted by Oswego fires, with a volume loss of ~72 Kt in Q3; similar volume impact is expected in Q4. - Mitigating measures to secure volume from external suppliers included but net volume loss remains around 72 Kt. - 11% volume decline seen in Novelis in Q3; Q4 typically a peak volume quarter but impact of Oswego will persist. - Alumina sales for Q4 anticipated to be 170-180 Kt vs 160 Kt in Q3. - India aluminum demand growing strongly (~9% YoY); Q3 FY26 demand at 1.5 million tons, driven by autos, solar investments, and packaging. - Novelis committed to growth via Bay Minette expansion with volumes starting FY28; long-term EBITDA per ton targets support growth. - Global aluminum market balanced with steady demand, expected to support volume growth.

- **Novelis Outlook:** - Long-term EBITDA target of $600 per ton remains intact. - Oswego hot mill expected to start in late Q1 FY '27; outage impact to be recovered next year. - Bay Minette 600 Kt rolling and recycling facility commissioning in second half of FY '26. - $300 million cost reduction program on accelerated pace, driving operational efficiencies. - Expect steady improvements in EBITDA per ton and margins. - **India Business Outlook:** - Q4 expected to be a very strong quarter. - Upstream Aluminum EBITDA per ton strong at $1,572 in Q3, with plans to double upstream capacity. - Downstream EBITDA has shown strong growth, with multiple new facilities ramping up. - Alumina sales expected at 170-180 KT in Q4, up from 160 KT in Q3. - Capex investments and expansions supporting sustained growth. - **Overall:** - Strong volume growth, cost discipline, and premium product mix to drive earnings growth. - Consolidated net debt to EBITDA targeted below 2x, ensuring financial stability.

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