Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Ltd

Q2 FY21 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The company plans to fund its upcoming expansion largely through internal accruals, leveraging healthy cash flows expected from scaling up iron ore output to enhanced limits. - For the steel plant CAPEX estimated around Rs. 2,000-3,000 crores, a mix of debt and equity funding is envisaged. - Management aims to maintain a safe debt-to-equity ratio around 1:1 (50% debt, 50% equity), avoiding excessive financial burden. - There is consideration for private equity funding and potential dilution after a share split and NSE listing to support larger capital needs. - Existing share pledges were primarily for past CAPEX but are expected to be released soon due to improved financial strength. - No firm debt or equity fundraising announcement yet; plans and timing to be announced in due course.
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capex

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

- The company has recently commissioned Phase 1 of its CAPEX plan, including a 0.4 MTPA Coke Oven plant and 30 MW power generation via Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (completed January 2021). - Phase 2 CAPEX involves forward integration into steel making with an envisaged capacity of 0.5 to 1 million tonnes per annum, expected to cost Rs. 2000-3000 crore, to be done in phases. - Expansion of iron ore mining capacity from 1.6 million tonnes to approximately 3.8 million tonnes is in final approval stages, expected by end of the calendar year. - Plans include setting up an iron ore beneficiation plant and pellet plant to improve ore quality and market value. - Ferroalloys capacity may increase from 48,000 TPA to around 70,000-72,000 TPA subject to power availability. - The company intends to fund expansion mainly via internal accruals with a mix of debt and equity; aiming for a maximum debt-equity ratio of 1:1. - Formal announcements on timelines and total investments are expected within the calendar year.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Revenue outlook for FY22 is expected between ₹1,700 to ₹2,000 crores (Page 23). - Iron ore production capacity increase from 1.6 to 3.5 million tonnes is in the final approval stages, expected by end of the calendar year (Pages 22-24). - Company expects better revenue, potentially above ₹1,200-1,300 crores in coming periods (Page 24). - Ferroalloys revenue at current capacity can reach around ₹300 crores with 20% EBITDA margin; utilization expected to improve given high prices (Pages 16-17). - Coke production ramp-up: operating close to full capacity, further growth dependent on coal prices (Page 17). - Steel plant expansion planned in phases—0.4 to 1 million tonnes capacity—with CAPEX phased and finalized after product choice, with announcements expected during the calendar year (Pages 12-22). - Overall, phased capacity increases and forward integration are geared towards sustainable volume and revenue growth.
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margin

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

- Revenue guidance for FY22 is optimistic, expecting ₹1,700-2,000 crores with potential to exceed ₹1,200-1,300 crores earlier estimated. - Expansion plans include increasing iron ore mining capacity from 1.6 to 3.85 million tonnes soon after EC approval expected by year's end, with quick ramp-up. - Forward integration into steelmaking and value-added products like pellets to improve product quality and margins over time. - CAPEX for steel plant and beneficiation facilities is planned in phased manner, estimated between ₹2,000-3,000 crores. Funding primarily from internal accruals with some debt (D/E ~1:1). - Ferroalloy business showing good utilization and pricing, with potential 20%+ EBITDA margin and revenues around ₹300 crores at full capacity. - Coke plant margins are good, but coal price volatility creates some uncertainty in longer-term profitability. - Company aims to maintain regular investor communication and progressively grow earnings aligned with operational expansion and market conditions.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The provided transcript from the document "2872.pdf" does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders for the company. The discussion primarily focuses on production capacities, expansion plans, financial performance, regulatory approvals, and future outlook for mining, beneficiation, coke production, and steel plant projects. There are no specific details or figures related to order book or pending orders mentioned in the excerpts on page 25 or other related pages. If you want information on a specific segment's order book or details not covered here, please specify or provide more context.