Further to our letter dated November 21, 2022 on the subject, please find attached herewith the presentation to the investors attending the meeting today. The presentation is being uploaded simultaneo...
WCL/SEC/2022
To, BSE Ltd. Department of Listing, P. J. Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001.
November 22, 2022
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Exchange Plaza, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400 051.
(Scrip Code: Equity - 532144), (NCD– 960468, 960491 & 973309)
(Symbol: WELCORP, Series EQ)
Dear Madam/ Sirs,
Subject: Intimation of Schedule of Analyst / Institutional Investor Meetings under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Further to our letter dated November 21, 2022 on the subject, please find attached herewith the presentation to the investors attending the meeting today. The presentation is being uploaded simultaneously on the Company website (www.welspuncorp.com).
Thanking You.
Yours faithfully, For Welspun Corp Limited
Pradeep Joshi Company Secretary FCS-4959
PS: Investor Relations: Mr. Gaurav Ajjan at Gaurav_Ajjan@welspun.com / +91 22 6613 5748
Welspun Corp Limited Investor Presentation | November 2022
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Our journey so far…
Core business of “Line Pipes” – Strong business visibility
WCL as “it was”: High Quality Line Pipe Business
Top 3
50+
15+ MN MT
Among Line Pipe Manufacturers globally
Approvals from O&G majors; Qualifies for global bidding
Pipes delivered since inception with multiple repeat orders
2.5 mn MT Pipes Capacity
6 manufacturing facilities in 3 countries
Used in Oil & Gas, Water industry & Structurals
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Approvals & accreditations: Line Pipes
Oil & gas
Transportation
Others
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Line Pipes: Key Drivers
India
USA
Saudi Arabia
• Expansion of National Gas Grid
pandemic levels
• Rig count almost close to pre-
Pipeline
• City Gas Distribution (CGD)
network
• Strong export outlook with focus on Australia, Central America, South East Asia and Middle East • Demand returning in the Water sector with moderating steel prices
• Permian basin expected to be the
key growth driver
• At least 3 more large gas
pipelines planned from Permian to Gulf coast; 5 new LNG terminals being added for export of gas
• Big focus on New Energy
including Carbon Capture and Ammonia pipelines
• Saudi Aramco to boost oil
production from 10 million to 13 million barrels a day by 2027
• Saudi Aramco to boost gas
production by more than 50% by 2030
• Huge capex in distribution of
Desalinated water; 7 large water infrastructure projects planned; Total demand exceeding 3 MN MT over 3 years
Source: Government websites, news articles, market intelligence
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Line Pipes: Key Drivers
This is the future for pipelines
Hydrogen:
New Energy
• WCL is a part of a key international committee drafting the specifications for these pipelines
• Undertaking critical long lead tests on existing pipeline order to certify compatibility to carry 100% Hydrogen –
Will give us a head start in the global new energy market (in case of success)
Carbon Capture:
• Recently secured a strategic and breakthrough order of 1,250 KM of HFIW pipes (>100 KMT); This will put us
again in the pole position in the new energy market
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Sales Volume Mix: Line Pipes (Long Term Trend)
635
646
632
650
764
510
393
217
165
236
138
255
265
197
180
222
237
106
96
629
413
578
500
423
626
506
254
123
190
99
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY22
India (KMT)
USA (KMT)
Saudi (KMT)
India: Stable in a range of ~ 6 lakhs MTPA
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Line Pipes: Global Order Book Position Order Book and Outlook providing visibility for next several quarters
• Confirmed Order
Book of ~1 MN MT (including Saudi Arabia)
• Clear earning
visibility for next 5 to 6 quarters
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As of 31st Oct'22Confirmed Order BookMTQ3FY23Q4FY23Q1FY24Q2FY24Q3FY24Q4FY24Line PipesIndiaLSAW1,20,000 HSAW1,30,000 ERW30,000 USAHSAW3,35,000 ERW1,25,000 Confirmed order bookIn pole position for few ordersThe way forward….
• Core business of “Line Pipes” – Strong Business Visibility
• Start up of new Greenfield Businesses of DI, TMT and Stainless Steel
• Acquisitions – ABG specified assets & Sintex BAPL
Transformation Strategy
Existing
Large Diameter Pipe and Coating
New Energy
Amongst the Top manufacturers globally
s s e n i s u B
l
e a c S
s u c o F
New
Pig Iron and DI Pipes
Specialty Steel
ABG Shipyards
Billets & TMT1)
One of the largest standalone single location facility
Integrated producer from steel-making to finished products
One of the largest shipyard infrastructure in India
Oil & Gas & New Energy
Jal Jeevan Mission
Defense, Nuclear & Power
Defense
One of the largest players in the Key Growth Market of Western India
Infra & Housing
Transportation of Energy & Water
Defense Sector
Transition to B2C
Note: 1) Through Forward Integration 2) Acquired Sintex BAPL Ltd.’s Non-Convertible Debentures with outstanding of Rs. 1,223 Crore for a purchase price of Rs. 418 Crore
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Greenfield
Acquisitions
Planned
Plastic Products
Acquisition2) of one of the largest national level brand
B2C
Ductile Iron Pipes
Ductile Iron Pipes: Market Overview
Our Focus Market will be West, Central and North India
Received State Approval
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Ductile Iron Pipes: Market Overview
Our Focus States cover ~ 40% of JJM’s Total Budget Unutilized budget in the Focus States is 84% (INR 1,24,421 crores) of the JJM Budget, indicating huge potential
Annual demand expected to be ~3 MN MT
• • WDIPL has an order book of ~70 KMT giving visibility for next 2 quarters • •
Strong demand for next 3 to 5 years Plant under stabilization phase and should be fully on stream in next 2 quarters
Source: Jal Jeevan Mission website
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S.No.StateJJM BudgetFY 2019-20FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22FY 2022-23 YTDTotal Exp. Till DateBalance AmountH(D+E+F+G)1Uttar Pradesh62,963 639 1,761 2,930 2,986 8,317 54,646 2Madhya Pradesh23,577 327 1,015 2,263 1,098 4,702 18,875 3Rajasthan20,059 620 762 1,920 1,313 4,615 15,444 4Maharashtra20,042 308 474 378 432 1,591 18,451 5Chhattisgarh9,694 39 224 499 446 1,208 8,486 6Punjab3,803 73 147 248 139 606 3,197 7Haryana3,772 69 131 435 152 787 2,985 8J&K2,823 200 89 112 84 485 2,338 9Gujarat3,441 385 839 2,125 1,415 4,763 -1,322 1,46,733 2,276 4,602 8,785 6,649 22,312 1,24,421 3,59,875 6,000 12,542 25,506 14,728 58,776 301,099 TOTALTotal JJM Budget (at India Level)Central ExpenditureABCDEFGC-HSpecialty Steel
Specialty Steel: Overview
Robust demand expected going forward
Key Drivers
• Make in India initiative by the government providing push to local manufacturing
•
•
High value business and a differentiated import- substitution play with obvious synergies with existing business and capabilities, characterized by superior margins and resilient demand
High Entry Barriers due to technology capabilities as well as approvals and accreditations required from customers, process licensors, and EPC players
Sectors
• Critical applications in key sectors like Power,
Nuclear, Defense, Petrochemicals etc.
Demand Estimates
•
~65 KMT in Domestic Market and ~25 KMT in Exports per Annum
Fully integrated facility from SS Steel to Pipes
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Specialty Steel: Sales Volumes
T M
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
8 5 3
2 4 1
5 1 5
0
1 8 8
1 4 1
8 4 2 1
0 6 1 1
7 5 5 1
2 9 6
1 8 0 1
9 0 0 1
Q1 FY22
Q2 FY22
Q3 FY22
Q4 FY22
Q1 FY23
Q2 FY23
Stainless Steel Bars (MT)
Pipes (MT)
Improved performance to sustain, on the back of several new customer approvals, accreditations and development of new products
Dip in performance of Q1FY23 due to the conflict in Europe and imposition of export duty
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Value Added Grades – New Product Development (Specialty Steel)
Material
Size
Application
Phase
Status
SS310
SS321
SS317L
SS347H
Inconel 825
Monel 400
Inconel 625
1.5” – 6”
Urea plants (Zero Ferrite)
6”
1.5”
4”
4”
2”
4”
Process Plant Industry
Chemical industry (S and acid)
Food Processing and FCC
Nuclear, Chemical & Pollution Control
Petrochemical
Refinery, Chemical processing, etc
Square Tubes
50 X 50 X 3
Nuclear
Super304H
SS904L
SS31254/6Moly
1.5”
1.5”
1.5”
Ultra Super Critical boilers
Refinery, Petrochemical
Sea water
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed - Order
Completed - Order
2” Completed. 4” TBD
Completed - Order
Literature study completed
H2- FY22-23
H2- FY22-23
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Specialty Steel: Outlook
• Healthy order book for Pipes & Tubes of 1,853 MT
• Order book for Stainless Steel Bars of 1,387 MT
• Moving towards higher value added grades
• Favourable domestic conditions
-
Implementation of BIS
- DGTR Investigation & AD possibility on cheap imports
-
“Make in India” initiative
- Buoyant Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Refineries and Defense sectors
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TMT
TMT: Our Differentiated Strategy
Forward Integration from Billets to TMT
Growth Drivers
Welspun Strategy
•
Infrastructure: Massive spending expected in the sector including –
•
Sharp focus on ₋
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PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: an expected outlay of INR 100 lakh Cr
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban's 'Housing for All' mission
(PMAY-U)
Private Sector Capital Expenditure
Individual House Builders
₋
₋
Branding and creating a robust distribution network - B2C segment Presence in High growth Western India (especially Gujarat) region where Welspun enjoys strong brand presence Differentiated Strategy to add value like Epoxy Coating on rebars and Pre- Fab rebars
a
~3 MN MT per Annum demand expected in Gujarat for TMT rebars
Synergy with our steel business
Source: News articles, Market intelligence, Internal estimates
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TMT: Our Differentiated Strategy
Creation of a widespread Distributor – Dealer network for selling TMT Rebars in Gujarat
1. Creating a unique and industry first , a digital platform for distributors , dealers , retailers & influencers
- having socioeconomic impact.
2.
This would also help to analyse early trends / buying pattern of consumers in every region.
3.
This can significantly help plan our production and make Supply chain operations more effective and completely stay consumer centric.
4. Penetration into all 33 districts and 252 talukas across Gujarat. Robust B2C strategy.
5. Creating a brand – “Welspun Shield”
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TMT: Our Focus Market
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ABG Shipyard – Specified Assets
ABG Shipyard: Value Accretive Transaction
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•
•
Transaction at Attractive Terms
Total cost of acquisition: INR 659 Cr (plus applicable taxes)
Partially built ships, equipment and metal scrap in excess of 150,000 MT
• Metal/ metal scrap not required for business purposes will be disposed over 12-15 months
Post payment was made to ABG’s Liquidator and receipt of sale certificates by us, the Liquidator received a Provisional
Attachment Order from ED, Ahmd. The Company, the Liquidator and the Lenders (SBI & IDBI) have all filed separate writ
petitions before Hon'ble Gujarat High Court against ED's Provisional Attachment Order. We are making best efforts for
an early and favorable disposition.
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Sintex BAPL
Sintex BAPL
• Extremely Strong Brand in the Consumer space with extensive Distribution (847 Nos) and Retail (13K)
Network
• National Brand having >10% market share (2018) in India
• Diversification of Product Portfolio - Works well with overall theme of providing water related solutions
(through DI for water transportation and Tanks for storage)
•
In Sync with Welspun Group Mission: “Har Ghar Welspun”
• This would potentially meet our aspiration to become a large scale B2C player
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Sustainability
Sustainability Strategy
Energy Efficiency
Water Intensity
Health & Safety
Human Capital
Renewable Energy
Waste Intensity
Gender Diversity
Impacting Lives in CSV
Sustainable Supply Chain
Hydrogen Pipelines
Carbon Capture Projects
Ranked in Top One-Third in Steel Industry by S&P Global’s Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Corporate Sustainability Assessment
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Sustainability Targets
Aspects
FY 2020-21
Goal 2025
Goal 2030
Goal 2040
Carbon Neutrality - % Renewable Energy (RE)
Water Neutrality - Water Intensity
10% RE
20% RE
Carbon neutral
0.63 KL/MT
0.55 KL/MT
0.40 KL/MT
Water neutral
Waste to Landfill
1.53 MT
1.00 MT
0 MT
Zero waste to landfill
Impacting Lives in CSV
1,60,735
5,00,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
Sustainable Supply Chain - % suppliers assessed as per ESG compliant Code of Conduct
100% critical suppliers assessed
100% (all suppliers)
100% (all suppliers)
Note: 1) Sustainability targets for Line Pipes India business 2) Impacting Lives in CSV through Welspun Foundation
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Financials & Outlook
Financial Performance - Consolidated
Consistent Performance over the last 10 years
EBITDA in Q2FY23 impacted by a loss of ~ INR 200 cr on account of high Inventory Cost and commissioning of new DI facility in Steel
Vertical. Starting from Q4FY23, strong Business Outlook providing earnings visibility for next several quarters
Note: • Consolidated Financials • Prior period figures are restated wherever necessary; All numbers of this sheet are based on IND-AS disclosures •
From FY19 figures are pertaining to continuing operations only
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ParticularsFY13FY14FY15FY16FY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22H1FY23Revenue (INR cr)9,083 7,705 8,451 7,380 6,035 7,587 8,954 9,957 7,153 6,505 3,286 EBITDA (INR cr)919 844 951 891 737 815 708 1,276 1,152 1,023 147 Basic EPS6.1 2.8 2.6 5.8 1.0 6.0 2.6 25.6 29.8 16.8 (2.0) Net Worth (INR cr)2,750 2,957 2,799 2,799 2,809 2,854 2,798 3,215 4,209 4,528 4,479 Net Debt / (Cash) (INR cr)2,314 2,568 1,910 1,355 1,106 422 286 32 (447) (173) 1,609 Net debt/Equity0.84x0.87x0.68x0.48x0.39x0.15x0.10x0.01x-0.11x-0.04x0.36xWCL Medium Term Mission (3-5 Years)
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•
•
Top line of INR 15,000 Cr +
Sustainable EBIDTA of INR 1,600 Cr to INR 1,800 Cr
ROCE of 18% +
• Net Cash Positive driven by strong Free Cashflows
•
Increase in DJSI ESG rating from 41 to 60
• Dominant player in B2B and B2C segment in line with group vision of “Har Ghar Welspun”
• No major anticipated project Capex
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Key Risks
• High inflation resulting in increasing input costs
• Volatility in Commodity Prices
•
Looming threat of recession
• Uncertainty due to Geo-political reasons
•
Localized Competition
• Regulatory Risks - Imposition of Duties
• Ramp-Up of New Greenfields Projects of DI & TMT
• Delay in Acquisition of SBAPL and Specified Assets of ABG Shipyards
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Thank You
Welspun Corp Limited CIN: L27100GJ1995PLC025609
www.welspuncorp.com
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Annexure: Our Manufacturing Facilities
Capacity
India
US
Saudi Arabia
Products / City
Anjar
Dahej
Mandya
Bhopal
Jhagadia
Little Rock
Dammam
350
250
200
350
400
LSAW
HSAW
ERW/ HFIW
Line Pipes (KMT)
TMT Bars (KMT)
DI Pipes (KMT)
SS Bars (KMT)
SS Pipes (KMT)
150
305
350
1,605
350
175
525
375
375
150
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Total
700
1,430
375
2,505
350
400
150
18
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