Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

No new borrowings are currently expected for expansion; planned capacity additions will be funded through internal accruals and proceeds from preferential warrants. The company has already received about Rs. 42.5 crores from preferential warrants issued to promoters and investors, with an expected additional Rs. 100 crores over the next year. Recent significant debt repayments were made: Rs. 280 million in Q1 and Rs. 300 million in Q2 FY24. Cash flow from operations and past rights/preferential issues have supported debt reduction. The QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement) mentioned earlier

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

Capacity expansion at Karnataka (Hasan) facility: Increasing capacity from 90 lakh cases to 1.5 crore cases (additional 60 lakh cases). Capex for this expansion: Approximately Rs. 70-75 crores. Timeline: Expansion expected to complete by March or April 2024. Orders placed with suppliers from Germany and India for this capacity addition. No current plans for capacity expansion in MP, as a new canning line was installed in March 2023. Funding: Capex will be funded through a combination of preferential warrants (Rs. 42.5 crores received, Rs. 100 crores expected), and internal accruals; no debt ex

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

Company expects continued strong growth trajectory in revenues and volumes. Revenue guidance for FY24 revised upwards to Rs. 1,100 - 1,200 crores from earlier Rs. 1,000 crores. Volumes expected to grow with new market entries in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. Karnataka plant expansion to add capacity of 60 lakh cases, enabling revenues of about Rs. 270 crores at 90% utilization. Focus remains on maintaining market share gains in key states (18-19% in Karnataka, 10-13% in others). Beer sales accounted for majority of volumes; IMFL expected to complement beer sales, especially in lean season. Capac

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

SOM Distilleries & Breweries expects to maintain strong growth momentum in earnings and operating profits. Revenue guidance for FY24 has been revised upward to Rs. 1,100 – 1,200 crores from earlier Rs. 1,000 crores. EBITDA margin guidance stands at 12% to 12.5%. Capacity expansions in Karnataka (to 1.5 crore cases) are expected to add around Rs. 270 crores revenue at 90% utilization. Debt levels are expected to remain stable, with focus on repayment using internal accruals and preferential issues. Market expansion into states like Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh is expected to fuel medium-term grow

Som DistilleriesQ2 FY24Beverages

Som Distilleries Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹74.9Market Cap: ₹1.5K CrSector: Beverages

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2

Company expects continued strong growth trajectory in revenues and volumes.
Revenue guidance for FY24 revised upwards to Rs. 1,100 - 1,200 crores from earlier Rs. 1,000 crores.
Volumes expected to grow with new market entries in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
Karnataka plant expansion to add capacity of 60 lakh cases, enabling revenues of about Rs. 270 crores at 90% utilization.
Focus remains on maintaining market share gains in key states (18-19% in Karnataka, 10-13% in others).
Beer sales accounted for majority of volumes; IMFL expected to complement beer sales, especially in lean season.
Capacity utilization in Karnataka currently about 90%, with optimism about scaling up new capacities.
No immediate debt-driven expansion; funding through internal accruals and preferential warrants.
Management optimistic on sustaining growth surpassing industry averages in near to medium term.

Margin guidance

Category 3

SOM Distilleries & Breweries expects to maintain strong growth momentum in earnings and operating profits.
Revenue guidance for FY24 has been revised upward to Rs. 1,100 – 1,200 crores from earlier Rs. 1,000 crores.
EBITDA margin guidance stands at 12% to 12.5%.
Capacity expansions in Karnataka (to 1.5 crore cases) are expected to add around Rs. 270 crores revenue at 90% utilization.
Debt levels are expected to remain stable, with focus on repayment using internal accruals and preferential issues.
Market expansion into states like Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh is expected to fuel medium-term growth.
Continued focus on beer (90%-92% of sales) with some IMFL contribution complements growth, especially in lean seasons.
Despite short-term seasonality and election disruptions, the company remains optimistic about sustaining double-digit volume and revenue growth.

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Fundraise plans

Yes

No new borrowings are currently expected for expansion; planned capacity additions will be funded through internal accruals and proceeds from preferential warrants.
The company has already received about Rs. 42.5 crores from preferential warrants issued to promoters and investors, with an expected additional Rs. 100 crores over the next year.
Recent significant debt repayments were made: Rs. 280 million in Q1 and Rs. 300 million in Q2 FY24.
Cash flow from operations and past rights/preferential issues have supported debt reduction.
The QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement) mentioned earlier is currently delayed due to investor conditions and is unrelated to debt repayment plans.
Future debt levels are expected to remain stable due to industry changes (excise duty paid at dispatch), with no immediate plans for further debt or QIP-based fundraising.

Order book

The provided transcript does not explicitly mention any details related to the current or expected order book or pending orders for SOM Distilleries & Breweries Ltd. The discussion mainly focuses on: - Revenue and growth figures - Market share and geographic expansion - Capacity utilization and upcoming plant commissioning - Debt repayment strategy and funding for expansion - Marketing and distribution strategies - Raw material costs and EBITDA margin guidance - Plans for acquisitions and contract manufacturing No specific data or outlook regarding order backlog or pending orders is disclosed in the transcript.

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Capex plans

Yes

Capacity expansion at Karnataka (Hasan) facility: Increasing capacity from 90 lakh cases to 1.5 crore cases (additional 60 lakh cases).
Capex for this expansion: Approximately Rs. 70-75 crores.
Timeline: Expansion expected to complete by March or April 2024.
Orders placed with suppliers from Germany and India for this capacity addition.
No current plans for capacity expansion in MP, as a new canning line was installed in March 2023.
Funding: Capex will be funded through a combination of preferential warrants (Rs. 42.5 crores received, Rs. 100 crores expected), and internal accruals; no debt expected for expansion.
Strategic permission obtained to supply beer to Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, supporting regional expansion.
Plans for acquisitions or greenfield projects will continue, unaffected by the delay in QIP.

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