Sobha Ltd

- Sobha Limited raised ₹19.99 billion through a rights issue during the quarter, which was oversubscribed 1.39X. They have received 50% of the funds as application money. - The proceeds from the rights issue are earmarked for repayment of certain borrowings, project-related expenses, agreement purchases, and strategic land acquisitions. - The company plans to call the second tranche of the rights issue in December 2024. - The current gross debt is about ₹1,600 crores, and the company aims to maintain this level in the long term. - Net debt is expected to fluctuate in the near term due to deployment of rights issue proceeds and operational cash flows but may become negative temporarily. - Over the next 2 years, Sobha plans to deploy most of the rights issue capital into growth capex and land acquisition. - No explicit mention of new debt fundraising was made beyond managing and maintaining the current gross debt level.

- Strategic land acquisitions are a key focus area for capital investment, supported by funds raised in the recent rights issue. - Land outflow for H1 FY25 was Rs. 3.27 billion compared to Rs. 1.12 billion in H1 FY24, reflecting growth and expansion plans. - Project-related CAPEX increased by 54.18% to Rs. 848 million in H1 FY25, with Q2 FY25 CAPEX doubling compared to Q2 FY24 to progress key projects. - Capital from the rights issue will be utilized for project-related expenses, strategic land acquisitions, and repayment of certain borrowings. - Future capital deployment includes investment in subsequent project lands and building the business development pipeline with an aim to deploy most of the rights issue capital over the next two years. - Focus on new city expansions, including Greater Noida and Mumbai Region, with careful study and planned investments based on initial project progress.

- Sobha Limited plans robust future launches: ~5.5 million sq.ft in H2 FY25 and ~10 million sq.ft in FY26. - Expectation to maintain sales guidance of Rs. 8,500 crores for FY25 with a diversified product mix to improve sales momentum. - Strong pipeline with 19.29 million sq.ft residential projects over 18 projects and 8 cities for next 6-8 quarters. - Revenue yet to be recognized stands at Rs. 14,477 crores (recognized over 4-5 years) with a blended margin over 33%. - Steady demand anticipated in key markets like Bangalore, Gurgaon, Greater Noida; Greater Noida seen as a new growth geography. - Sales currently skewed to high-ticket projects (>Rs.4 crores), but upcoming launches have more affordable options to accelerate sales. - Contractual & manufacturing segments under margin pressure but expected to improve from FY26. - Overall EBITDA margin target: >20% long-term, with real estate segment 22-25%.

- Revenue yet to be recognized from sales completed as of September 30, 2024, stands at Rs. 144.77 billion, to be recognized over the next 4-5 years with a blended margin over 33%. - Unsold inventory across ongoing projects has a sales value of Rs. 125.44 billion. - Forthcoming residential projects pipeline covers about 19.29 million square feet (18 projects across 8 cities) and commercial pipeline of 1.19 million square feet (4 projects), expected to launch over the next 6-8 quarters. - An additional 207 acres of land (about 26 million square feet) is in initial design/approval stages for future development. - Larger land bank of 1,878 acres under consolidation and marked for monetization or future development. - Contracts and manufacturing segment is under pressure with EBITDA margin around 6% in H1 FY25 but expected to improve with completion of certain projects and shift in project mix.

- Sobha Limited aims to achieve an overall EBITDA margin of over 20% in the medium to long term for the entire company. - The real estate segment is expected to have higher EBITDA margins, estimated between 22% to 25%. - Contract and manufacturing margins, currently at about 6% EBITDA, are expected to improve starting FY26, especially as lower-margin civil contracts complete. - Management anticipates steady demand in luxury real estate, particularly in Bangalore and Gurgaon, supporting stable revenue growth. - Launches are planned to increase with about 9 million sq ft in the current year and 10 million sq ft targeted in FY26, fueling top-line and earnings growth. - Rights issue proceeds and operational cash flow will fund growth capital, supporting expansion and margin enhancement. - Ongoing focus on optimizing product mix and reducing reliance on lower-margin contracts to improve operating profitability and EPS in the coming years.