Metro Brands Ltd

The document does not mention any current or future fundraising plans through debt or equity for Metro Brands Limited. Key points related to capital and investments include: - The company is comfortable with the capital allocation for new projects and expansions, such as multi-brand outlets and Foot Locker stores. - There is no forward-looking guidance on fundraising as it is considered premature. - The company plans a significant warehouse expansion (320,000 square feet) to double warehousing capacity by late Q3 or early Q4 2025, implying capital allocation but no mention of raising funds through debt or equity. - No explicit statements were made about new debt or equity issuance during the call or in the transcript. Hence, there is no indication of any active or planned fundraising through debt or equity at this time.

- Metro Brands is comfortable with the capital allocated for the new multi-brand Foot Locker project, which will be rolled out in stages rather than all at once. - They plan to open 4-6 Foot Locker stores starting October, targeting metro and Tier 1 cities, with aggressive expansion through calendar year 2025. - Foot Locker stores will be of two types: power stores (~5,000+ sq.ft) and core stores (~3,000+ sq.ft). - A lease for an additional 320,000 sq.ft warehouse is planned to be operational by late Q3 or early Q4 of 2025, effectively doubling warehousing capacity to support growth. - FILA brand repositioning investments will continue through FY25-Q1 and accelerate with store openings in FY25 and FY26. - The company aims to invest in talent and technology to support profitable growth and digital capabilities, including e-commerce upgrades.

- Metro Brands expects normalization of sales post-COVID bump by end of Q4 FY24, with continuing growth. - They anticipate 18% CAGR growth over the long term, consistent with historical trends. - PAT guidance remains strong at 15%-17%, with EBITDA expected above 30%, potentially 30%-35%. - Gross margins are sustained around 57%-60%, indicating healthy profitability. - Foot Locker expansion: initial 4-6 stores in FY25, primarily in metro and Tier 1 cities, with plans for multi-store presence in major cities. - Foot Locker stores expected to have larger formats (3,000+ sq.ft core stores, 5,000+ sq.ft power stores) and sales per square foot comparable or better than Metro Brands' current benchmarks. - E-commerce growth is targeted to continue (~10% contribution) despite recent subdued quarterly growth. - The company plans significant warehousing expansion to support growth, doubling capacity by late 2025.

- Metro Brands expects Q4 to be another normalization quarter, continuing the COVID bump effects seen in earlier quarters. - They guide a PAT margin of 15% to 17%, EBITDA margin north of 30%, likely between 30% to 35%, and gross margins around 57%. - Historical CAGR growth has been around 18%, and they anticipate returning to this growth rate post COVID normalization. - Expansion plans include opening 4 to 6 Foot Locker stores in FY'25 with large formats aimed at premium sales, targeting metro and Tier 1 cities. - FILA brand losses have peaked but investments will continue for brand positioning over the long term. - E-commerce growth is targeted but currently subdued due to technology upgrades; expected to remain a significant part of the business. - Overall, confidence remains strong in profitable growth driven by strategic initiatives and brand premiumization.

- Post-acquisition of FILA, Metro Brands discovered additional pending orders they had to honor, which were higher than initially expected. - These orders were placed to factories prior to acquisition and are being transparently managed. - The inventory cleanup is planned to take through fiscal year 2024 Q4 and may extend slightly into Q1 FY25. - The company is using the current fiscal year broadly as a cleanup year for old inventory. - They are cautious but confident in managing these pending orders while repositioning the brand. - No specific figures for total orderbook or pending orders were disclosed, but the FILA inventory cost was around INR 30 crores as per the latest update. - The phased approach helps mitigate capital risk related to these orders over time rather than all at once.