Orient Green Power Company Ltd

Q4 FY20 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: Yescapex: No informationrevenue: Category 4margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The company is actively working on refinancing existing debt to lower interest costs and improve cash flow. - Discussions with bankers to reduce interest rates further and extend loan tenure are ongoing. - They have successfully refinanced loans amounting to Rs. 765 crore under the 5/25 scheme. - There are preliminary talks for merger or expansion opportunities, but nothing concrete yet; updates will be shared as discussions progress. - The management mentioned interest from potential investors due to the company being listed but did not confirm any immediate fundraising. - No specific plans for equity funding or share buyback were confirmed; however, they remain optimistic about long-term improvement.
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capex

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

- No specific current or near-term capital expenditure plans were detailed, but there is mention of a stalled Andhra Pradesh project (44 MW expansion) delayed due to government issues; expected to restart after elections, possibly benefiting future fiscal years. - Discussions on mergers and acquisitions are ongoing, with preliminary talks with various parties; no definitive deal yet. - The company is focused on maintaining and improving existing wind assets, especially with newer higher hub height and blade size turbines designed for better low wind performance, rather than new major capex. - Refinancing existing debt to reduce interest costs is an active financial strategy but not capital investment in projects. - Future opportunities are linked to improving wind conditions and better project tariffs, enabling profitable new project bids. Overall, strategic focus is on operational efficiency, debt management, and potential growth through acquisitions rather than immediate capex.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company expects improvement as wind conditions normalize beyond the current low wind year, which occurs once every 4-5 years. - Ongoing strategic initiatives like refinancing debt, reducing interest costs, and exiting biomass have strengthened the business and improved sustainability. - Revival in REC market and improved realization from REC trading add positive momentum to revenues. - Grid availability has improved significantly (above 90-95%), reducing back-down losses and supporting better power generation volumes. - Innovation in newer wind turbine technology with higher hub heights and sweep areas is expected to improve PLF (capacity utilization), targeting 35-40%, versus older 15-20%. - Pending projects like the 44 MW Andhra Pradesh extension expected to gain momentum post-election, contributing to volumes. - Management is bullish on growth prospects post a year or two of patience, expecting to enter the profitable zone with improved tariff realizations and better wind seasons.
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margin

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

- The company is optimistic about future growth despite a low wind year, which is considered a 4-5 year aberration. - Innovations include higher hub heights (about 120 meters) and larger blade fan sweeps (110-120 meters), significantly increasing wind capture and generation potential. - New wind mill designs operate effectively at lower wind speeds (starting from ~3 m/s), aiding generation in residual low wind sites. - The company anticipates improved realizations, profitability, and positive cash flows within 1-2 years as wind conditions improve. - Strategic initiatives like debt reduction, refinancing to lower interest costs, and resolving legacy issues strengthen business resilience and liquidity. - Improved regulatory enforcement and REC market revival add to revenue streams, improving overall financial health. - Management encourages patience as growth is expected once wind improves and better tariffs prevail, with an optimistic view on bidding for new projects at sustainable tariff levels (Rs.3.25 - Rs.3.50/unit). - Profitability is expected to improve steadily and consistently in the medium term.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- There is no specific mention of a current or expected order book or pending orders in the provided transcript. - Discussions reference delays and challenges with projects, such as the Andhra Pradesh (AP) 44 MW project, which is delayed and expected after elections. - SECI auctions at low tariff levels have seen many projects not come up, with developers facing land allocation or financing issues. - The sector is witnessing some caution in bidding, with better tariff levels expected to encourage future projects. - Management mentions ongoing talks about mergers and potential new projects but no finalized or confirmed orders are detailed. - Overall, momentum for new orders is expected to pick up post-March quarter after elections and improving tariffs.