Kings Infra

- Kings Infra Ventures Limited plans significant CapEx investments totaling around INR 170 crores for the Maritech Eco Park Phase I, with an equity portion of about INR 60 crores and debt approximately INR 110 crores, supported by the Government of India Fisheries and Infrastructure Development Fund. - Additional CapEx includes INR 20 crores for a new processing facility in Tuticorin, with a subsidy of INR 5 crores from the Food Processing Ministry, implying a net investment of around INR 15 crores. - Development of 150 additional acres of aquaculture ponds is planned with an estimated cost of INR 35-40 crores, funded through internal accruals and some proceeds from Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). - The company currently has NCDs outstanding around INR 16.45 crores, redeemable over the next four years. - With the new bank financing tied up, the company will open its U.S. subsidiary this year, indicating planned funding activities to support international expansion.

- Kings Infra Ventures plans significant CapEx over the next 3 years across various segments: - **Processing facility (Kings Frigo, Bento)**: INR 20 crores to set up a high-end retail IQ processing line in Tuticorin. Eligible for a INR 5 crore subsidy from the Food Processing Ministry, net investment around INR 15 crores. - **Aquaculture division**: Developing an additional 150 acres of ponds, costing approximately INR 35-40 crores over 12-24 months, funded by internal accruals and NCD proceeds. - **Maritech Eco Park**: Major investment of INR 170 crores (Phase I), with INR 60 crores equity and INR 110 crores debt, supported by Government of India's Fisheries and Infrastructure Development Fund. Construction to complete in 18-24 months, with production starting thereafter. - Opening a subsidiary in the U.S. within six months to support market entry and expansion. - Planned internal accrual funding for Indian retail chain development and other subsidiaries.

- Kings Infra Ventures expects improved growth due to revival in international shrimp markets after two years of suppressed export volumes owing to global issues. - The company anticipates recovering lost sales and achieving pre-pandemic sales targets with better pricing and demand. - With international competitors like Ecuador shrinking production by 30-40%, Indian exports are gaining advantage. - Expansion of export markets includes strengthening relationships in China with new buyers (e.g., Golian) and initiating a U.S. subsidiary in 2025 to overcome prior trade barriers. - Domestic shrimp farming innovations (like Maritech Eco Park) aim to increase production efficiency significantly, targeting up to 50 tons per hectare. - Companies plan substantial CapEx to scale operations (processing facilities, farm expansion) funded mainly through internal accruals. - Export contributes about 30% of revenue, with growing volumes expected as new international market engagements mature.

- Kings Infra Ventures expects to maintain EBITDA margins around 20%. - Turnover growth depends on international market conditions; they aim to recover lost ground from the past two years of market distress. - With the revival of markets and improved pricing, they anticipate achieving predicted growth figures in the next 3 to 5 years. - They are targeting INR 500 crore to INR 1,000 crore turnover within 3 to 5 years. - Improved shrimp prices and better export markets (Europe and U.S.) are factors expected to aid growth. - Enhanced production efficiencies, including increasing shrimp production from 5 tons/ha to 50 tons/ha at Maritech Eco Park, will contribute positively. - Expansion and CapEx plans (aquaculture development, processing facilities, Maritech Park) underpin forthcoming growth. - Faster crop cycles (three crops per year vs. two) will improve output and profitability.

- The company had signed MOUs for supply to the U.S. and China, originally targeting around 300 containers per year (100 containers each in respective markets). - The relationship with RSF Shanghai (China, Japanese subsidiary) continues but orders have reduced to 2-3 containers per month due to geopolitical issues. - A new tie-up with Golian, a large Chinese importer, has resulted in 8 containers purchased with plans to increase to 15-20 containers per month. - The U.S. market entry was delayed due to a 7.5% countervailing duty and working capital requirements. - The company plans to open a U.S. subsidiary in 2025, with bank financing secured, to resume and grow U.S. shipments. - In Europe, the company has expanded with a resident office and the market is performing well. - Overall, volumes and orderbook expected to improve as international market conditions normalize and the U.S. subsidiary becomes operational.