Trident Ltd

Q1 FY20 Earnings Call Analysis

Textiles & Apparels

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fundraise: No informationcapex: No informationrevenue: No informationmargin: No informationorderbook: No information
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margin

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

- The company has not provided specific guidance for revenue, EBITDA, capacity utilization, or earnings for FY 20-21 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown uncertainties (Page 8). - Operations have started partially after permissions but with limited capacity; dispatches have resumed gradually (Page 7-8). - The pandemic and resulting lockdown have caused production and revenue impacts, with capacity utilization lower than targets in FY20 (Page 3). - The company plans to share updated industry outlook and financial guidance along with Q1 FY21 quarterly results once the situation stabilizes (Pages 6 and 8). - Lower home textile traction and removal of MEIS benefits have impacted revenues and profitability in FY20 (Page 2). - Overall, growth expectations remain uncertain and subject to easing of restrictions and normalization of supply chains.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- Dispatches scheduled during late March 2020 were put on hold due to lockdown-related logistics unavailability. - Gradual resumption of dispatches has begun on both domestic and export fronts following easing of restrictions. - Existing orders have been rolled over to Q1 and Q2 of the current financial year in light of the lockdown situation. - The duration and overall adverse impact due to the shutdown remains uncertain and is dependent on further government directives.
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

The document does not mention any current or future plans for fundraising through debt or equity. Key points related to financing are: - The company has significantly reduced net debt in FY20 from INR 2343.7 Crores (FY19) to INR 1614.4 Crores. - As of March 2020, Trident Limited has a cash surplus of Rs 622 Crores, including cash and cash equivalents of Rs 318 Crores and unutilized working capital limits of Rs 304 Crores. - The company availed the RBI Covid relief package with a moratorium of 3 months on servicing EMIs but continued servicing some term loans with interest subsidies. - No explicit mention of plans to raise funds via new debt or equity in the disclosed Q4 FY20 outlook and FAQs.
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capex

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

- The ongoing capex projects before the Covid-19 pandemic included Yarn Manufacturing units and a Paper Upgradation project. - These projects are currently on hold due to the country-wide lockdown. - The company is reassessing the implementation schedule and viability of these projects in light of the changed economic scenario. - No new specific future capex or strategic investments are mentioned currently. - The company plans to provide updated guidance and outlook as the situation evolves and restrictions ease.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company is currently unable to provide specific guidance on revenue, EBITDA, and capacity utilization for FY 20-21 due to the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown and the evolving economic scenario (Page 8). - Partial operations have resumed with necessary permissions and compliance to Covid guidelines, and dispatches have begun gradually after lockdown restrictions eased (Page 7). - Existing orders were rolled over to Q1/Q2 of FY 20-21, with the impact duration dependent on government directions (Page 7). - The company expects a gradual improvement in the production cycle over the next two quarters, subject to lockdown lifting and normalization of the supply chain (Page 3). - Capex projects like Yarn Manufacturing units and Paper Upgradation are currently on hold; their implementation schedule and viability are being reassessed (Page 8).