Sagar Cements Ltd

- Sagar Cements plans a mix of internal accruals, equity, and debt to fund upcoming Capex and expansions, including the Satguru and Jajpur plants. - A rights issue approval from SEBI is in place, with a potential launch around Dasara time, subject to market conditions. - Gross debt as of June 30, 2025, stood at ₹1,556 crore with a debt-equity ratio of 0.65:1. - Principal repayments of about ₹200 crore are planned by Q1 FY27, which may be refinanced without significantly altering net debt. - The company emphasizes that while they are paying down principal debt, they will borrow back to maintain operational flexibility. - Overall debt management and fundraising approach appears balanced between equity (rights issue) and long-term debt, tailored to support ongoing capacity expansions and maintenance Capex.

- Current year Capex is ₹360 crore: ₹260 crore for Andhra, ₹80 crore for Jeerabad, and ₹20 crore for maintenance across other units. - Andhra's new preheater project targeted for commissioning by end-September to mid-October 2025. - Grinding capacity upgrade at Andhra expected by end of FY26 to Q1 FY27. - Jeerabad plant expansion from 1 million to 1.5 million tonnes grinding capacity underway; civil works to start post-monsoon, completion expected end Q4 FY26 to mid Q1 FY27. - Sagar Cements (M) Private Limited approved expansion to 1.5 million tonnes grinding capacity and 6 MW solar power plant (~₹140 crore Capex) as part of green energy initiatives. - Capex funding through a mix of internal accruals, debt, and equity (including rights issue). - Land monetisation plan underway with expected receipts of ₹100-150 crore in current year and ₹350 crore net over 2-2.5 years subject to approvals.

- For FY26, Sagar Cements expects overall volumes around 6 million tonnes, maintaining current volume guidance. - FY27 volumes are anticipated to increase to approximately 7 million tonnes, driven by the commissioning of the Dachepalli plant. - Revenue growth is supported by robust price realizations, with price increases observed in key states (e.g., AP/Telangana up ₹50-55 per bag from March to June). - EBITDA per tonne guidance is conservatively set at a minimum of ₹600 for the full year FY26, factoring potential price fluctuations. - The company aims to focus on margin improvement rather than chasing volume growth aggressively. - Capacity expansions, such as increasing grinding capacity at Sagar Cements (M) and investments in green energy, position the company to capitalize on infrastructure and real estate growth. - Land monetization of around ₹100-150 crore is expected in FY26, providing additional financial support for growth initiatives.

- EBITDA guidance for FY26 is conservatively pegged at ₹600 per tonne, despite Q1 achieving around ₹850 per tonne, reflecting cautious optimism due to market fluctuations. - Management expects around ₹350-400 crore EBITDA for FY26, assuming prices remain stable or improve. - Profitability benefits expected from operating leverage as capacity utilization rises. - Incentives of ₹46 crore expected in total for the year, with ₹12 crore pending receipt. - Capacity expansion includes grinding capacity increase at Sagar Cements (M) Private Limited and installation of a 6 MW solar power plant (Capex ~₹140 crore). - Land monetization planned with expected net receipts of ₹350 crore spread over 2-2.5 years, which will improve financial positioning. - Maintenance and growth Capex of about ₹150 crore planned next year inclusive of residual expansions. - Management maintains a realistic outlook, factoring potential slight price corrections but expects improved earnings from Q3-Q4 FY26 onwards.

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