Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

The management indicated that as of now, there are no plans for new fundraising through debt or equity. The company currently has around INR 290 crores cash sitting on its books. Utilization of cash for increasing growth prospects is "too early to call" at this stage. The company continues its dividend policy and uses part of the cash for dividends. Any changes or plans regarding cash utilization or fundraising will be communicated to exchanges in due course.

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

As of November 18, 2024, Monte Carlo Fashions has not disclosed specific plans for new or additional capital expenditure (capex) or strategic investments. The management mentioned the company is focusing on opening 40 to 50 new Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) in FY '25 as part of growth strategy. Store expansion includes both company-owned and franchise-operated stores, with about 10-15% being company-owned, especially in high-rent areas like Delhi and the South. No immediate plan for utilization of the INR 290 crore cash reserve, other than continuing dividend payments. The company is enhancin

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

The company anticipates flat revenue growth for FY 2025 despite a 15% increase in EBOs, due to declining like-for-like sales in certain channels. Management expects around 10% growth next year purely from internal efforts like increasing EBOs, MBOs, and online channels, even if demand remains flat. Demand is expected to improve as RBI interest rates cut and inflation decrease, leading to double-digit sales growth in the next financial year. Volume levels are expected to remain more or less the same as last year, with no major increase or decrease anticipated. The number of MBOs is expected to

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

The company expects around 10% growth in revenue next year even if same-store growth and demand remain flat, driven by internal efforts in expanding EBOs, MBOs, and online channels. Management anticipates better demand and improved inventory situation, which should result in better margins and stronger overall growth. Double-digit revenue growth is expected in the next financial year, assuming improved demand aided by lower inflation and interest rates. EBITDA margins are projected to improve by 100-200 basis points compared to last year, driven by controlled advertising spend and better

Monte Carlo Fas.Q2 FY25Textiles & Apparels

Monte Carlo Fas. Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹523P/E: 10.4Market Cap: ₹1.1K CrSector: Textiles & Apparels

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

N/A

0 of 2 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3

The company anticipates flat revenue growth for FY 2025 despite a 15% increase in EBOs, due to declining like-for-like sales in certain channels.
Management expects around 10% growth next year purely from internal efforts like increasing EBOs, MBOs, and online channels, even if demand remains flat.
Demand is expected to improve as RBI interest rates cut and inflation decrease, leading to double-digit sales growth in the next financial year.
Volume levels are expected to remain more or less the same as last year, with no major increase or decrease anticipated.
The number of MBOs is expected to decline, but average billing per MBO will increase due to conversion to larger shop-in-shop formats.
Online sales are growing and quick commerce partnerships are expected to contribute further.
Overall, the company is confident of double-digit growth next year supported by resolved inventory issues and better demand.

Margin guidance

Category 2

The company expects around 10% growth in revenue next year even if same-store growth and demand remain flat, driven by internal efforts in expanding EBOs, MBOs, and online channels.
Management anticipates better demand and improved inventory situation, which should result in better margins and stronger overall growth.
Double-digit revenue growth is expected in the next financial year, assuming improved demand aided by lower inflation and interest rates.
EBITDA margins are projected to improve by 100-200 basis points compared to last year, driven by controlled advertising spend and better inventory management.
The company is confident of improved profitability despite flat revenue guidance for FY '25, supported by margin expansion and lower discounting/returns relative to the past year.
Online sales, including quick commerce, are a growth area with higher margins contributing positively to overall earnings.

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Fundraise plans

The management indicated that as of now, there are no plans for new fundraising through debt or equity.
The company currently has around INR 290 crores cash sitting on its books.
Utilization of cash for increasing growth prospects is "too early to call" at this stage.
The company continues its dividend policy and uses part of the cash for dividends.
Any changes or plans regarding cash utilization or fundraising will be communicated to exchanges in due course.

Order book

The transcript provided does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders for Monte Carlo Fashions Limited. However, some relevant points related to demand and growth outlook are: - Management expects around 10% growth next year even if same-store growth and demand remain flat, driven by internal efforts. - Better demand and inventory situation are anticipated, with expectations to outperform 10% growth thanks to better margins. - Inventory issues from last year have been addressed, with sufficient growth drivers in place. - Winter season sales momentum has picked up, and the company is optimistic about meeting flat to single-digit revenue growth guidance for the financial year. - Online sales, quick commerce, and expansion of exclusive brand outlets (EBOs) are expected to contribute to growth. No specific quantitative details on orderbook or pending orders were disclosed.

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Capex plans

As of November 18, 2024, Monte Carlo Fashions has not disclosed specific plans for new or additional capital expenditure (capex) or strategic investments.
The management mentioned the company is focusing on opening 40 to 50 new Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) in FY '25 as part of growth strategy.
Store expansion includes both company-owned and franchise-operated stores, with about 10-15% being company-owned, especially in high-rent areas like Delhi and the South.
No immediate plan for utilization of the INR 290 crore cash reserve, other than continuing dividend payments.
The company is enhancing operations by collaborating with quick commerce partners and Salesforce but has not specified any related capex.
Management indicated that any new policy or significant use of cash for growth would be communicated to exchanges in due course.

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