Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd

- The management did not disclose any specific current or future fundraising plans through debt or equity during the call. - Sandeep Jain mentioned that some plans regarding deployment of INR 250+ crore cash reserves have been discussed in the Board meeting but could not be disclosed at this time. - They indicated that details might be shared in the next conference call. - There was no explicit mention of raising new debt or equity in the discussed excerpts.

- The company has cash reserves of over INR 250 crores, with plans discussed at the Board meeting regarding deployment, but specific details are not disclosed currently; updates might come in the next con call (Page 14). - No explicit current or future capex figures or capital investment details are mentioned in the provided transcript. - Expansion plans include opening 45 to 50 Monte Carlo Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) and 10 to 15 Clock & Decker stores in FY'26, focusing mainly on Northern, Eastern, and Central regions, with 15-20% in Western and Southern regions (Pages 7, 15). - The company is also investing in digital initiatives like partnerships with platforms such as Blinkit, Swiggy, Salesforce, and online marketplace expansions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience (Pages 9, 15). - Experimenting with global expansion via tie-ups (e.g., with Style in UAE) and online exports through Amazon in markets like USA and Canada (Page 13).

- The company aims for double-digit revenue growth in FY'26 and subsequent years. - Management is conservative with guidance but confident of achieving at least double-digit growth. - Growth will be driven by expansion across Tier 1 to Tier 5 cities, not limited to metros. - Plans to open 45-50 Monte Carlo stores and 10-15 Clock & Decker stores annually. - Summer wear sales are increasing, currently around 30-35% of total garment sales, expected to grow further. - Online channels and quick commerce tie-ups (Blinkit, Swiggy) are expected to boost sales. - Export expansion ongoing via online platforms in the U.S. and Canada. - Trade shows have yielded strong orders supporting growth outlook. - Potential upward revision of guidance in Q2 if market conditions improve. - Focus on improving same-store sales growth (SSSG), with a past decline of about 4%, but targeting recovery.

- Monte Carlo Fashions Limited targets double-digit revenue growth for FY'26 and beyond, aiming to sustain this over the next 2-3 years. - EBITDA margins are expected to improve further from the current 16.9%, with management confident of crossing 20% (including other income) in FY'26. - Excluding other income, EBITDA margin improvement of around 200 basis points is anticipated. - Business expansion via opening 45-50 new Monte Carlo EBOs and 10-15 Clock & Decker stores in FY'26 supports growth prospects. - EBITDA growth of 31% YoY in FY'25 and 36% YoY net profit growth indicate strong momentum. - Focus on operational efficiencies through technology partnerships (Salesforce, Tableau) and channel diversification (quick commerce, online sales) expected to enhance profitability. - The company plans to maintain conservative guidance initially, with upward revisions possible in Q2 FY'26 based on performance. - Overall, management confident about sustainable improvement in earnings, margins, and EPS over the medium term.

- The winter trade show recently concluded was very successful, with over 1,500 retailers attending. - The company received a very good order book from this trade show. - This strong order book has given the management confidence to maintain their guidance of double-digit growth for the next financial year. - No specific quantitative value of the current or pending order book was disclosed during the call. - Management indicated optimism about fulfilling demand with inventory and production aligned accordingly.