15 September 2011

Simplex Infrastructures::Takeaways Motilal Oswal Annual Global Investor Conferences

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Key Takeaways
Management guides 10% revenue growth for FY12
 The management guided revenue growth of 10% in FY12, after robust order intake
of INR79b (up 36%) in FY11. Though the management believes it can achieve 20-
25% growth, given that there is a trade-off between 'growth and payment risk
(working capital)', it has guided just 10% growth in FY12. Its focus is more on
safety of receivables than execution.
 The company expects future growth to come from segments like Buildings, Urban
Infrastructure, Power T&D (mainly transmission line towers); its inherent strengths
in piling work enable it to qualify for jobs at the state level.
 EBITDA margin expanded 20bp to 9.9% in FY11. Management expects margins to
be maintained in FY12.
Initial traction in order intake, YTDFY12 order intake at INR21b
 Simplex's order book at the end of June 2011 was INR143b (up 17% from the end
of June 2010 and down 2.4% from the end of March 2011).
 Order intake in 1QFY12 was INR9b (down 55% YoY, down 60% QoQ), driven by
muted intake in the domestic and overseas market. In FY11, thermal power
contributed 22% of the intake and buildings (largely residential) contributed 22%.
This is also positive for margins and the working capital cycle, given that a large
part of private sector projects are on a negotiated basis (and not on L1).
 The bid pipeline stands at INR320b, mainly divided into (1) thermal: 35%, (2) industry
and construction: 20%, (3) buildings: 14%, (4) marine: 6%, and (5) 5% each for
bridges and piling, and (6) urban infrastructure: 15%, expected to be converted
into inflows over 12-18 months.
Other takeaways
 Working capital position deteriorated further in 1QFY12 and currently stands at 131
days (v/s 126 days in March 2011). This represents a meaningful deterioration from
FY09 levels of 81 days.
 The following have contributed to the sharp working capital increase: (1) share of
overseas business, which has shorter payment cycle, has declined to 14% of order
book from 28% earlier, (2) increased proportion of government projects has stretched
working capital cycle, but payment is secured, and (3) few private sector players in
industrial (15% of order book) and real estate (22%) segments have delayed
payments. Current debt stands at INR17.2b, up from INR16.6b as at March 2011.
Valuation and view
 Buy with a target price of INR302 (EV of 5x FY13E EBITDA).

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