Menon Bearings Ltd

- No concrete plans for major stake dilution or equity fundraising; promoter holding is around 64.8% and they are not in a rush to dilute shares. - Arun Aradhye mentioned willingness to dilute stakes only if the pricing is favorable (₹175 per share), but it is not currently planned. - Minor stake sale might be possible, limited to 2-4%, but no substantial equity dilution intended. - No specific mention of new debt fundraising during the call. - Company has already invested significantly in CapEx for bi-metal and aluminium divisions from internal resources. - Cash on the balance sheet is about ₹21 crores, indicating reasonable liquidity for ongoing operations and investments. Overall, no current or near-term significant fundraising through debt or equity is planned.

- Menon Bearings has recently completed a major CapEx for the Alkop division with a new 65,000 sq. ft. shed operational, including two foundry machines (900 tons and 580 tons) and SKU VMC machines. Around 30% capacity is still free as spare capacity. (Page 6) - In the bi-metal division, an infrastructure facility of 45,000 sq. ft. including a lead-free plant was completed. Washer capacity was increased by 7 lakh pieces/month. Current utilization is around 85%. (Page 5-6) - Additional CapEx of ₹3-4 Cr annually planned to add extra machines as and when new orders come. (Page 6) - A dynamometer for the brakes division has been ordered, expected by September 2025, to start railway business after certification. (Page 16) - The company holds 6 acres of unused land where 4-5 sheds of 65,000 sq. ft. each can be built for future expansion. (Page 20) - Potential future investment in adding another production line for brakes if new OEM orders materialize. (Page 10)

- The company expects to sustain a revenue growth rate of around 20% annually over the next three years, targeting approximately ₹500 crores in revenue within this period. - Current strong order book of about ₹90 crores confirmed across bi-metal and Alkop divisions will be executed over the next two years, supporting this growth. - Incremental capacity expansion has been done (e.g., 65,000 sq. ft. shed operational in aluminium division, additional machinery in bi-metal division) to meet future demand. - Growth is expected mainly from exports, as global MNCs increasingly source from India due to "China Plus One" strategies and geopolitical factors. - New product developments and entry into segments like EV components, defense, and railways could contribute incremental revenue in medium-term (2-3 years). - Consistent technology upgrades and focus on high-value-added products to sustain margins alongside volume growth.

- Menon Bearings aims for a consistent revenue CAGR of ~20% over the next three years, targeting ₹500 crores revenue within this period (Page 19). - EBITDA margins are expected to remain strong: over 20% in aluminium division and gradually improving in brakes segment after railway business stabilizes (Pages 7-8, 18). - PAT margins are sustained at more than 10%, with a focus on profitability over sheer scale (Page 19). - Order book is robust, around ₹90 crores confirmed for bi-metal and aluminium divisions for the next two years, supporting growth (Page 12). - Aluminium division has significant growth potential due to large market size and high-value add, currently doing ₹68-80 crores turnover (Page 20). - New product development and customer onboarding (e.g., TACO Prestolite, Bajaj Auto) expected to contribute to revenue growth in FY25 and beyond (Page 19). - Strategic CapEx investments and operational efficiencies underpin sustainable profit growth without compromising margins (Pages 6-7, 19).

- Total confirmed order book as of May 2025 is approximately ₹90 crores across bi-metal and Alkop divisions. - Bi-metal bearing division has ₹23 crores contracted order book and ₹45 crores business pipeline. - Aluminium division (Alkop) has a pipeline of ₹60 crores in orders and RFQs. - Orders and RFQs are expected to be converted over the next two financial years. - The company has a strong order book position aligning with its planned 20% CAGR growth for the next three years. - Incremental capacity investments have been made anticipating the fulfillment of these orders. - New orders from sectors like EV, defense, and railways are part of the growth pipeline but conversion takes 9-10 months from RFQ to production. - TACO Prestolite and John Deere are mentioned as key customers contributing to current and upcoming order books.