
MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd Q2 FY17 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
Yes
Order
No
Capex
Yes
2 of 5 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- The company expects construction revenue from six hybrid annuity projects to start soon, with Nagpur 1 and 2 projects' construction beginning in December.
- Estimated construction revenue for FY17 is around Rs. 1,300 to 1,400 crores, increasing to Rs. 1,500 to 1,600 crores in FY18.
- The total work for these six projects is approximately Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 3,800 crores, to be completed over 2 to 2.5 years.
- Addition of six hybrid annuity projects strengthens long-term revenue visibility with a current order book of about Rs. 3,837 crores.
- The company maintains an asset-light philosophy while targeting a significant market share (14.35%) in hybrid annuity projects.
- New awards under the hybrid annuity model by NHAI and Ministry of Road Transport indicate a growing market opportunity.
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Fundraise plans
Yes- The company does not foresee needing a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) currently for the balance four HAM projects; funding is expected through lenders or bankers. (Page 9)
- A preferential or rights issue is being evaluated to raise the balance equity requirement for the HAM projects. (Page 9)
- The company has already infused Rs. 120-130 crores equity and plans to infuse an additional Rs. 100-120 crores from promoters and sponsor company over the next 6-12 months for HAM projects. (Page 5)
- Bankers have mandated approximately 50% of equity infusion upfront for the first two projects prior to disbursement and monetary disbursal is also prorated to equity contribution for some lenders. (Page 6)
- Total equity requirement for the six HAM projects from the company is around Rs. 380-400 crores. (Page 5)
- There is no mention of fresh debt raising other than ongoing sanction and disbursement from existing lenders. (Pages 9 & 15)
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Capex plans
Yes- MEP Infrastructure is undertaking six HAM (Hybrid Annuity Model) projects with a total EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) value of around Rs. 3,500 to 3,800 crores, expected to be completed over 2 to 2.5 years.
- The equity requirement for these six projects is approximately Rs. 380 to 400 crores, with Rs. 120-130 crores already infused; additional equity infusion of Rs. 100-120 crores is planned over the next 6 to 12 months.
- Financial closure for Nagpur 1 and 2 projects has been completed; financial closure for Arawali-Kante-Wakad and Talaja-Mahuva to be completed by late 2016 or early 2017.
- Construction revenue from HAM projects is expected to start with Nagpur projects from December 2016; annualized construction revenue could be Rs. 1,300-1,400 crores in FY17 and Rs. 1,500-1,600 crores in FY18.
- MEP is evaluating strategic partnerships for TOT (Toll Operate Transfer) projects in response to government monetization plans and potential bundling of around 75 projects.
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