Juniper Hotels Ltd

- Juniper Hotels has a strong balance sheet with net debt-to-EBITDA at approximately 1.5x and net debt of ~540 crores as of Q3 FY25. - The company has significant headroom for growth capital to fund proposed acquisitions. - For the two ROFO asset acquisitions (Hyatt Regency Mumbai and Chennai), the debt level for the operational asset is expected to carry no net debt; the second asset may carry approximately 1x net debt-to-EBITDA. - The company aims to keep the consolidated net debt-to-EBITDA ratio around a sustainable 2.5x even after these acquisitions. - Most likely, the acquisitions will be done through non-cash share swaps rather than cash transactions. - No specific immediate plans for fresh fundraising through equity or debt were mentioned, but capital for growth and acquisitions is planned within current headroom.

- Juniper Hotels has board approval for acquiring leasehold land in Kaziranga to develop a 5-star luxury hotel (~120 rooms) near the National Park. - Kaziranga project is leasehold for 99 years, 100% owned by Juniper, with an estimated Capex of approximately ₹100 crores. - Construction for Kaziranga hotel is planned to start in Q3 2025, with a three to three-and-a-half-year project timeline and phased capex spread accordingly. - The Bangalore acquisition is underway, with possession taken, interior and MEP works initiated, targeting operational status by the end of the current calendar year; this adds ~220 rooms. - Two potential acquisitions under ROFO option: Hyatt Regency Mumbai (already operational) and Hyatt Regency Chennai (expected operational by end of 2025). - Integration of ROFO assets likely via share swap; management exploring optimal acquisition and funding structures. - Overall portfolio to add ~1,100 rooms and four hotels in the first year post-listing, reflecting significant growth and capital investment plans.

- Q3 FY25 revenue reached ₹261 crores, up ~17% QoQ, driven by strong ARR performance at Andaz and Grand Hyatt. - Robust and sustained ARR growth: Grand Hyatt 8.4% YTD; Andaz 19.1% YTD; continued ARR growth in Jan’25 (10-12% YoY). - EBITDA margin improved to 39% in Q3; target normative margin of 42%-43% corporate-wide. - Grand Hyatt Mumbai stabilization and refurbishment complete; operational EBITDA improved from 43% to over 50% in Jan’25. - New asset additions: Kaziranga luxury hotel (~120 rooms) to open by 2029 with ₹100 crore CAPEX spread over 3 years. - Acquisition of Hyatt Regency Mumbai (operational) and Chennai (to be operational by end of 2025) adding ~750 keys expected to boost revenues. - Bangalore hotel (220 rooms) expected operational by end of 2025. - Corporate MICE and premium event space segments expected to remain strong drivers for next 2-3 quarters.

- Juniper Hotels expects Mumbai hotel asset to be operational by the end of 2025, contributing from FY27 onwards. - EBITDA margin targeted at around 42%-43% at the corporate level, improving from 39% in Q3 FY25. - Grand Hyatt Mumbai's operating EBITDA increased to 50% in January 2025, driving higher profitability. - Strong ARR and RevPAR growth continues, with Jan’25 ARR growth at 10-12% YoY for key assets. - Robust demand forecasted for corporate MICE events over the next 2-3 quarters. - Addition of ~1,100 rooms and four hotels planned, including Bangalore and potential ROFO acquisitions (Hyatt Regency Mumbai and Chennai), expected to strengthen earnings. - Net debt-to-EBITDA ratio to remain sustainable around 2.5x after acquisitions, supporting growth without over-leverage. - PBT in Q3 FY25 rose 118% QoQ, signaling strong earnings momentum.

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