Snowman Logistics Ltd

- No immediate plans for new fundraising through equity or merger related to Snowman Logistics; management is open but hasn't decided on increasing stake or merging Snowman into Gateway Distriparks. - For capital expenditure (CAPEX), Snowman plans Rs. 100-150 crores per year, and Gateway Distriparks plans around Rs. 30 crores per year for own projects, including warehousing and vehicles. - The capital structure for CAPEX funding is expected to continue with an 80-20 debt-to-internal accrual ratio, with 80% funded through loans and 20% from internal accruals. - Any surplus cash beyond CAPEX might be considered for dividends or other uses; no specific new fundraising announced yet.

- Gateway Distriparks (GDL) plans CAPEX of around Rs. 30 crores annually (excluding new terminals), mainly for warehousing capacity and vehicles. - Snowman Logistics expects CAPEX of Rs. 100-150 crores per year, mainly for warehousing and vehicles. - Combined CAPEX for Gateway Distriparks and Snowman is approximately Rs. 60 crores per year over the next two years. - Majority of CAPEX (around 80%) is expected to be debt-funded with 20% from internal accruals. - Plans include buying land and building own facilities, similar to the Lucknow model. - Additionally, discussions are ongoing for Build-to-Suit (BTS) warehouses under long-term lease, supporting asset-light growth models. - The company is actively seeking viable projects for rail-linked ICDs but faces challenges in land acquisition. - Expansion of existing facilities at Kolkata (starting June ‘25) and Krishnapatnam (starting July ‘25), with phased growth planned.

- Growth in Snowman’s 5PL business is ongoing with addition of new clients like Unilever and Kopi Kenangan, supporting volume expansion. - Some warehouses are at full capacity, indicating supply-side constraints on growth, but demand from customers shifting from unorganized to organized cold chain is increasing. - Gateway Distriparks expects flat to modest volume growth in rail/ICD operations due to current market conditions; growth mainly through market share gains in key locations like Piyala, Viramgam, Ludhiana, and Kashipur. - New facility expansions are pending land acquisition; plans to grow via both asset-heavy (own facilities) and asset-light (BTS) models underway. - CAPEX forecasted at Rs. 100-150 crores per year for Snowman (warehousing, vehicles) and around Rs. 30 crores for Gateway, suggesting steady investment to support growth. - Overall, growth will be a mix of volume expansion, market share gain, and expansion of cold storage infrastructure as demand matures.

- Snowman Logistics expects growth aided by addition of new 5PL customers such as Unilever and Kopi Kenangan, driving volume increases. - Warehouse and cold storage capacity constraints exist, limiting growth on the supply side, but demand is improving as customers shift from unorganized to organized cold chain services. - Pricing in cold chain renewals has seen a 4-5% increase, though product mix changes affect overall pricing. - Gateway Distriparks plans CAPEX of Rs. 100-150 crores annually (including Snowman), primarily for warehousing capacity and vehicles; financed ~80% by debt, 20% internal accruals. - Expansion via both asset-heavy (land acquisition) and asset-light (built-to-suit leases) models is planned. - Market share gains expected in key rail-linked ICD segments (NCR, Ludhiana, Piyala, Viramgam), with double stacking improvements helping efficiency and margins. - Overall operating growth dependent on resolving capacity constraints, executing expansion plans, and market competition.

The transcript provided from the Q4 FY25 earnings call of Gateway Distriparks Limited & Snowman Logistics Limited does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders in quantifiable terms. However, some insights relevant to the business outlook include: - Snowman Logistics is continuously engaging with potential large customers for 5PL services, selecting those with solid growth and payment capabilities. - Gateway Distriparks is actively pursuing new rail-linked ICDs and satellite terminals but faces challenges in land acquisition, leading to careful evaluation of opportunities. - Discussions of new business arrangements, such as the recently acquired Unilever ice cream distribution contract, indicate ongoing order inflow. - No specific order book figures, backlog, or pending orders data were disclosed during the call. If you need detailed order book data, reaching out directly to Gateway Distriparks or Snowman Logistics management as suggested would be advisable.