Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Ltd

Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- The company expects mid-to-high-teens EBITDA growth for FY’26, driven by operating EBITDA excluding treasury income. - For H2 FY’26, confident of sustaining strong double-digit RevPAR growth, maintaining momentum from H1. - EBITDA expected to grow from INR 700 crores in FY’25 to close to INR 1,200 crores by FY’30 from same-store growth and existing ownership hotels. - New pipeline projects (Agra, Ayodhya, Bandhavgarh, Ranthambore, Srinagar), excluding BKC and Dubai, to add about INR 250 crores EBITDA by FY’30. - Additional INR 500 crores EBITDA anticipated by FY’30 from new acquisitions and portfolio growth. - Dubai and BKC projects expected to contribute around INR 300 crores EBITDA on approximately INR 800 crores capital deployed with high ROI. - The company targets INR 2,000 crores EBITDA by FY’30, leveraging asset enhancements, international expansion, and capital-light HMA models. - Overall, continuous improvement in profitability highlighted by four consecutive profitable quarters and positive PAT momentum.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The transcript provided does not explicitly mention current or expected orderbook or pending orders for Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Limited. However, related information that can be inferred includes: - The company is actively evaluating several acquisition opportunities to grow EBITDA by INR 500 crores by FY’30. - Ongoing new project pipelines include Agra, Ayodhya, Bandhavgarh, Ranthambore, and Srinagar. - The company has made significant investments in Dubai and the BKC hotel projects, with committed CAPEX of INR 800 crores for BKC and $49 million equity for Dubai. - The BKC CAPEX will be deployed over four years, mostly back-ended. - The Dubai asset acquisition is expected to be EBITDA accretive promptly upon closing in 30-40 days. - Additional potential deals are under evaluation to generate incremental EBITDA. No explicit orderbook or pending order numbers are disclosed in this transcript.
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- For the Dubai acquisition, Leela Palaces will fund its $49 million equity contribution (~INR 400 crores) entirely from internal accrual and existing cash balances, with no incremental debt planned. - Non-recourse debt for the Dubai JV is being finalized with bankers; terms and finance costs will be disclosed later, but this debt will not be consolidated on Leela’s balance sheet. - The BKC project CAPEX of INR 800 crores will be funded over four years, primarily from Leela’s strong balance sheet and cash; no immediate plans for raising new debt or equity were mentioned. - Leela currently holds more than INR 1,000 crores in cash and has a low net debt to EBITDA (0.5x), with no need for external fundraising immediately. - Overall, no explicit mention of new debt or equity fundraising; Leela plans to fund expansions and acquisitions prudently using internal accruals and existing cash.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- BKC Hotel Project: Leela's capital contribution is around INR 800 crores (50% stake), including land and construction. Brookfield fully owns and funds the office side. Expected stabilized EBITDA of INR 150 crores with 16%-17% yield on cost. CAPEX to be spent over approximately 4 years, with much of it back-ended. - Dubai Acquisition: Leela holds a 25% stake with an equity investment of about $49 million (part of a $503 million enterprise value). Plan to sell the 182 residences to recover capital within 3 years. The 350+ keys hotel will remain with Leela and generate ongoing management fees and EBITDA. - Pipeline Projects: Development underway in Udaipur, Mumbai (BKC), Srinagar, Agra, Ayodhya, Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, and luxury residences (ARQ Club). These will add incremental EBITDA (~INR 250 crores expected). - Capital-light HMA expansions in Sikkim, Mumbai planned for high-margin growth with limited capital outlay. - Overall strategy targets high teens ROCE growth with prudent capital deployment and partner funding.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The Leela targets mid-to-high-teen EBITDA growth for FY’26, driven by strong operating momentum and portfolio enhancements. - H1 FY’26 saw 16% RevPAR growth and 18% revenue increase, with revenue expected to continue growing supported by retail, corporate, and groups segments. - Double-digit RevPAR growth is expected in H2 FY’26, supported by large events and increasing international business. - Expansion through new projects, including Dubai Palm Jumeirah and BKC Mumbai, will add approximately INR 300 crores EBITDA and deliver attractive yields. - Owned pipeline developments in Udaipur, Mumbai, Srinagar, Agra, Ayodhya, Ranthambore, and Bandhavgarh are expected to add incremental EBITDA of INR 250 crores by FY’30. - Aiming for INR 2,000 crores EBITDA by FY’30, with additional EBITDA growth expected from acquisitions and capital-light hotel management agreements. - Continued focus on luxury ecosystem, direct sales, and improving operating leverage to support sustainable growth.