Sobha Ltd

- SOBHA Limited recently completed a rights issue, raising Rs. 2,000 crores through issuing 1.21 million shares at Rs. 1,651 each, which was oversubscribed 1.39 times. - The rights issue proceeds will be used to secure new opportunities in new markets (like Mumbai and Noida) and to strengthen existing operations. - There is provision for two additional tranches in the rights issue, with timing and number of tranches to be decided within 18 months; the next drawdown decision will occur in 3-4 months. - No explicit mention of new debt fundraising; net debt has been decreasing and currently stands at a low level (net debt projected to be around Rs. 300 crores post-rights issue). - Capital raised is intended for land consolidation and development opportunities rather than increasing debt. - Management is cautious about capital allocation and will deploy funds based on financial returns and market opportunities.

- SOBHA Limited invested Rs. 161 crores in the quarter aligned with its growth focus. - CAPEX spend for the quarter was close to Rs. 44.5 crores, higher due to the start of construction on recently launched projects. - The company has raised Rs. 2,000 crores via a rights issue to support its expansion and capital requirements. - Capital raised will be used to build operational expertise and execution capabilities across multiple cities in India. - Strategic focus on developing new projects from existing land banks, especially in Bangalore, and expanding into high-potential new cities like Mumbai and Noida. - New projects in Mumbai and Noida currently have a potential of about 30 million square feet, expected to be launched within 1.5 to 3 years. - Low capital required for land consolidation in peripheral locations; capital will be deployed when right opportunities arise, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Overall, SOBHA is actively deploying capital for growth, new launches, and land consolidation with disciplined financial management.

- Targeting sales of at least Rs. 8,500 crores in the current financial year, based on current inventory and planned launches. - Expect to launch about 9 million sq ft this year, with 3 million sq ft already launched in Q1 and remaining 6 million sq ft to be launched over the next three quarters. - Majority of new launches are high ticket units (> Rs. 5 crores), leading to moderate sales velocity. - Bangalore will contribute about 11 million sq ft of the 18 million sq ft forthcoming projects. - NCR, especially Gurgaon, showing steady demand; remaining inventory to be launched in 9-12 months. - Further pipeline of 20 million sq ft plus from land bank (excluding Hoskote land which is not in next 6-8 quarter projects). - Revenue recognition expected to improve from Q2 onward due to better OC timelines and completed deliveries. - Optimistic about EBITDA margins improving steadily from next financial year as projects mature.

- EBITDA margins expected to improve steadily from next quarter and recover above 30% at project level based on FY23, FY24, and Q1 FY25 sales. - Current low reported EBITDA margins due to post-COVID cost overruns and higher fixed costs; expected to recover as project completions increase revenue recognition. - Revenue recognition expected to pick up from Q2 FY25 onward as delayed Occupation Certificates (OCs) get cleared. - Targeted sales for FY25 is at least Rs. 8,500 crores, supported by ongoing inventory and planned launches. - Launch pipeline for FY25 includes about 9 million square feet with GDV around Rs. 10,000 crores, providing growth momentum. - Net profit reported at Rs. 6.4 crores in Q1 FY25; anticipated improvement with better revenue flow and margin pickup. - Rights issue proceeds (Rs. 2,000 crores) to strengthen balance sheet, support new market expansion, and enable growth.

- SOBHA Limited currently has about 18 million square feet of remaining inventory planned for launch in forthcoming projects. - Of the total 18 million sq ft, approximately 11 million sq ft will be launched from Bangalore. - The inventory pipeline is skewed towards apartment projects with average unit sizes of 1,800 to 2,000 sq ft. - The overall unsold inventory currently stands at about 9.24 million square feet. - The company has a strong residential launch pipeline of 17.9 million sq ft across 16 projects in 7 cities. - Additional future projects from existing land banks and new transactions sum up to around 30 million sq ft, including potential developments in Mumbai and Noida. - SOBHA also indicated they are targeting a sale of at least Rs. 8,500 crores for the financial year 2024-25. - The rights issue capital raised (Rs. 2,000 crores) will help secure new opportunities and propel growth.