
Orient Green Power Company Ltd Q1 FY19 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 4
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
Yes
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
2 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 4- Revenue for Q1 FY19 was lower by 26% due to a late start to the wind season but recovery and "makeup" expected in subsequent quarters, especially July onwards.
- Management confident of improving profitability and sustaining operational momentum in coming years with better wind availability.
- Expansion plans include a 43.5 MW project in Andhra Pradesh pending tariff negotiations; project expected to start post-approval.
- Repowering of wind mills expected, with around 1,000 MW in Tamil Nadu and 300-400 MW in Gujarat targeted by 2020.
- Wind season performance improving compared to last year, indicating better volumes ahead.
- Strategic initiatives, debt reduction, and improved grid availability should support consistent growth in sales and volumes.
- REC trading revival and monetization also expected to strengthen revenue streams.
- Expansion in solar and wind may be considered once competitive bidding stabilizes and financing costs reduce.
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Fundraise plans
Yes- The company is actively working to reduce interest rates on existing debt through refinancing, targeting a reduction from around 13% to single-digit levels, which could save Rs. 35-40 crore annually.
- They have attempted Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise equity for debt reduction but timing was not favorable due to prior grid backdown issues affecting investor confidence.
- Currently, with biomass divested and improved portfolio quality, they are approaching investors interested in their wind assets for refinancing and potential growth funding.
- Future expansion or fundraising through QIP or other equity routes is possible once interest rates ease and profitability is assured.
- Strategic options under consideration include reverse merger possibilities (e.g., with IL&FS) and other initiatives to facilitate expansion or better capital structure.
- No immediate large-scale equity fundraise is planned in the next couple of quarters; a "wait and watch" approach is adopted amid competitive bidding and market conditions.
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Capex plans
Yes- The company is currently negotiating with the Andhra Pradesh government for tariff rates (Rs. 4.50 to Rs. 4.70) to proceed with the planned 43.5 MW expansion in Andhra Pradesh; once finalized, funding will be raised and the project started.
- No immediate large-scale expansions are planned due to non-viable tariffs in competitive bidding for wind and solar projects at suboptimal levels.
- Strategic initiatives under consideration include possible reverse merger with IL&FS and other merger options to unlock growth and capital.
- The company is actively working to reduce interest rates on existing debt to improve profitability before pursuing major capital investments.
- Repowering of wind capacity is planned, particularly in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, with an estimated 1,300-1,400 MW to be repowered by 2020 following emerging repowering policies.
- Overall, expansions or capital investments are being delayed until market conditions (tariffs, interest rates) stabilize and strategic initiatives progress.
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