UPLNSE1 November 2022

UPL Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation

UPL Limited

1st November 2022

BSE Limited Mumbai

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd Mumbai

SCRIP CODE: 512070

SYMBOL: UPL

Sub: Investor presentation

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we are enclosing the investor presentation for the quarter and half year ended 30th September 2022.

We request you to take the above information on records.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully, For UPL Limited

Sandeep Deshmukh Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (ACS-10946)

Encl: As above

Q2 & H1 FY23 Performance Presentation

November 2022

Safe Harbor Statement

This document contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of UPL Limited (UPL) and certain of the plans and objectives of UPL with respect to these items. Examples of forward- looking statements include statements made about our strategy, estimates of sales growth, future EBITDA and future developments in our organic business. Forward-looking statements can be identified generally as those containing words such likely result”, “forecast”, “outlook”, as “anticipates”, “assumes”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “should”, “will”, “will “projects”, “may” or similar expressions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, domestic and global economic and business conditions, the successful implementation of our strategy and our ability to realize the benefits of this strategy, our ability to develop and market new products, changes in legislation, legal claims, changes in exchange and interest rates, changes in tax rates, raw materials and employee costs, our ability to identify and complete successful acquisitions and to integrate those acquisitions into our business, our ability to successfully exit certain businesses or restructure our operations, the rate of technological changes, political, economic and other developments in countries where UPL operates, industry consolidation and competition. As a result, UPL’s actual future results may differ materially from the plans, goals and expectations set forth in such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of factors that could cause future results to differ from such forward-looking statements, see also Risk management, of our Annual Report.

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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Q2 FY23 Business Highlights – Solid Growth in Revenue and Profitability

₹ 12,506 Cr Revenue

+18% Vol.-7%, Price +21% FX +4%

₹ 5,324 Cr Contribution

+27% Margin: 42.6%

₹ 2,768 Cr EBITDA

+35% Margin: 22.1%

₹ 813 Cr Net Profit

+28%

• Robust revenue growth led by significant pick-up in realizations across regions and favorable FX. Consciously focused on achieving

improved product mix, portfolio rationalization and negotiating better credit terms

• Contribution profit rose by 27% YoY (contribution margins expanded by ~290 bps) led by higher realizations and better product mix

• EBITDA margin improved by ~278 bps YoY driven mainly by robust growth in contribution profit

• Strong bottom-line expansion (+28% YoY) despite higher finance and hedging costs

Note: All changes are year-on-year basis i.e., Q2 FY23 vis-à-vis Q2 FY22

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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Q2 FY23 Regional Highlights – Double Digit Across All Regions except Europe

Latin America

+20%

6,092

5,087

North America

+24%

1,185

958

Europe

+1%

1,354

1,336

Rest of World

+21%

2,067

1,702

(₹ crore)

India

+22%

1,808

1,483

• Improved herbicides pricing

led growth in Brazil

• Fungicide sales driven by new

launch - Evolution® (vol. driven)

• Mexico growth led by NPP

BioSolutions

• Other growth regions include Argentina and the Andean, driven by pricing in herbicides

• Industry annual growth in double-digits in CYH1, supported by strong commodity prices

• Herbicides key growth driver, led by pre-emergent products

• Continuing dry weather in western US continues to impact specialty crops and rice market; additional impact due to high channel inventory

Note: DACH includes Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Q2FY23

Q2FY22

• Flat revenue vs. LY due to Euro devaluation; however, growth in Euro terms, despite unfavorable weather, products ban and ongoing conflict

• Strong growth in DACH and Central Europe driven by herbicide vol. and pricing

• Strong growth in

Differentiated products vs. LY, driven by herbicides in North Europe, and insecticides in Iberia

• Robust growth in SE Asia and AUS/NZ, despite high channel stocks, price pressure from Chinese suppliers, unfavorable market economics for key crops

• Southern Africa’s strong growth led by herbicides

• Flat growth in Japan, despite significant JPY devaluation against INR

• Growth led by glufosinate

products

• New Insecticides launches in

Q2 in Paddy and Cotton

• Significant growth in NPP

Biosolutions and products in crop establishment segment

• Improved pricing in Key crops : oilseeds +5%, cereals +15%, cotton -10%, sugarcane +10%

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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Q2 FY23 Performance Highlights – Strong Growth led by Pricing and Favorable FX

(₹ Crore )

Revenue

Contribution Profit

Contribution Margin

SG&A Expenses

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin

Q2 FY 2023

Q2 FY 2022

12,506

10,567

5,324

42.6%

2,557

2,768

22.1%

4,192

39.7%

2,147

2,045

19.4%

YoY%

18%

27%

290 bps

19%

35%

278 bps

Revenue Variance (%)

21%

4%

-7% Volume

Price

Exchange

EBITDA bridge (vs. PY) (INR Crore)

SG&A Variance (INR Crore)

807

2,674

410

734

2,045

155

36

64

155

2,768

2,147

2,557

Q2FY22

Vol/ mix

Price & currency

Production & Freight cost

SG&A

Q2FY23

Q2FY22

Employee

A&P

T&C

Others

Q2FY23

Others: Includes legal & professional fees, labour, insurance & registration charges, provisions for doubtful debts and advances, and others

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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H1 FY23 Performance Highlights – Strong Growth led by Proactive Pricing Actions

(₹ Crore )

Revenue

Contribution Profit

Contribution Margin

SG&A Expenses

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin

H1 FY 2023

H1 FY 2022

23,328

10,058

43.1%

4,949

5,110

21.9%

19,082

7,911

41.5%

4,003

3,908

20.5%

YoY%

22%

27%

166 bps

24%

31%

143 bps

EBITDA bridge (vs. PY) (INR Crore)

2,098

4,459

945

Revenue Variance (%)

20%

3%

-1%

Volume

Price

Exchange

SG&A Variance (INR Crore)

369

132

128

317

3,908

213

5,110

4,003

4,949

H1FY22

Vol/ mix

Price & currency

Production & Freight cost

SG&A

H1FY23

H1FY22

Employee

A&P

T&C

Others

H1FY23

Others: Includes legal & professional fees, labour, insurance & registration charges, provisions for doubtful debts and advances, and others

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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Q2 FY23 Reimagining Sustainability Highlights

• Published UPL’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report, illustrating climate change related risks;

mitigation strategies developed to increase our resilience

• In partnership with FIFA foundation, launched the Gigaton Carbon Goal in Rwanda, Kenya and other western and

southern African countries post the successful launch in Europe in Q1.”

• UPL’s Initiative for Sustainable Sugarcane shortlisted in Best Environmental Initiative category at Bonsucro Inspire

Awards

• Signed MOU with Shreenath Mhaskoba Sugar Factory (India) to implement sustainable sugarcane production

programme with Zeba

• Partnered with World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) on Wastewater Zero Commitment to

eliminate wastewater pollution by 2030

• Joined World Banks Water Resources Group to support cross-sector policy making advocating stewardship and

conservation of water

• Strengthening Mexico and India relations through inauguration of new Organic Friendship Garden, providing NPP’s sustainable solutions to support soil health, water efficiency and help thriving of garden plants and biodiversity

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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Q2 FY23 Detailed Profit and Loss Statement

Particulars

Revenue from operation

Cost of Production

Contribution Profit

SG&A Expenses

EBITDA

Other Income / (Loss)

Amortization / Depreciation

Finance Cost

PBT

Tax

PAT

Income/(Loss) from Associate Co. and JV

Minority Interest

Profit After Tax, Associate Income & Minority Interest

Exceptional Cost

Net Profit

Q2 FY23

% of Sales

Q2 FY22

% of Sales

Change %

All Figures are in ₹ Crore

12,506

100%

10,567

100%

7,182

5,324

2,557

2,768

(246)

608

644

1,270

231

1,038

(27)

156

856

43

813

57%

43%

20%

22%

10%

8%

7%

6%

6,375

4,192

2,147

2,045

(67)

566

359

1,053

249

804

10

140

673

41

633

60%

40%

20%

19%

10%

8%

6%

6%

18%

27%

35%

21%

29%

27%

28%

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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H1 FY23 Detailed Profit and Loss Statement

Particulars

Revenue from operation

Cost of Production

Contribution Profit

SG&A Expenses

EBITDA

Other Income / (Loss)

Amortization / Depreciation

Finance Cost

PBT

Tax

PAT

Income/(Loss) from Associate Co. and JV

Minority Interest

Profit After Tax, Associate Income & Minority Interest

Exceptional Cost

Net Profit

H1 FY23

% of Sales

H1 FY22

% of Sales

Change %

All Figures are in ₹ Crore

23,328

13,269

10,058

4,949

5,110

(370)

1,196

1,163

2,381

290

2,091

3

283

1,811

121

1,690

100%

57%

43%

21%

22%

10%

9%

8%

7%

19,082

11,171

7,911

4,003

3,908

(108)

1,117

966

1,717

97

1,620

6

212

1,414

103

1,311

100%

59%

41%

21%

20%

9%

8%

7%

7%

22%

27%

31%

39%

29%

28%

29%

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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Q2 & H1 FY23 Finance Cost and Other Income Breakdown

Finance Cost Breakdown

(₹ crore)

Other Income Breakdown

(₹ crore)

Particulars

Q2FY23 Q2FY22

Change

H1FY23

H1FY22

Change

Particulars

Q2FY23 Q2FY22

Change

H1FY23

H1FY22

Change

Interest on Borrowings

Interest on Leases & Others

Other Financial Charges

Exchange impact in Finance Cost

NPV – Interest & Finance

Total Finance Cost

274

170

104

489

335

154

261

114

147

524

232

292

49

28

21

74

78

(4)

Interest Income

Net Exchange Impact

(71)

(39)

(32)

(128)

(59)

(69)

324

114

210

521

203

318

(125)

(34)

(91)

(213)

169

(382)

Others

(7)

(8)

1

(23)

(36)

13

185

644

81

104

289

154

359

285

1,163

966

135

197

Total Other Income / (Loss)

246

67

179

370

108

262

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Increase in NWC due to Robust Growth and Short-term Build up in Inventory

Q2FY23

Q2FY22

(No. of days)

141

117

130

134

147

137

124

114

Inventory Days

Recievable Days

Payable Days

Net Working Capital Days

Q2FY23: 19,457 Cr Q2FY22: 13,077 Cr

Q2FY23: 18,044 Cr Q2FY22: 14,913 Cr

Q2FY23: 20,374 Cr Q2FY22: 15,294 Cr

Q2FY23: 17,127 Cr Q2FY22: 12,695 Cr

Note: As a risk management measure, the company sells its receivables on non-recourse basis to banks. Receivables sold as of 30 Sep’22 were INR 6,671 crore (31 March’22: INR 12,099 crore, 30 June’22: INR 9,010 crore, 30 Sep’21: INR 5,149 crore)

• Working capital investment is higher in H1 FY23 primarily due to the - 1) robust growth of 22% in sales, and 2) short-term inventory build-up on the back

of strong demand in H2 FY23 and in-lieu of uncertainties in supply chain

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Increase in Net Debt and Net Working Capital as on 30th Sep 2022

Increase in Net Debt

Increase in Net Working Capital

All figures are in US$ Mn

All figures are in US$ Mn

2,497

3,500

1,140

2,102

1

269

734

962

Reported Net Debt as on 30 Sep'22

Reported Net Debt as on 31 March'22

Cash Returned to Shareholders (Buyback & Dividend)

Increase in Net Debt

Reported Net Working Capital as on 30 Sep'22

Reported Net Working Capital as on 31 March'22

Increase in Net Working Capital

• Cash generation from operations is US$ 228 Mn in H1FY23 (increase in net working capital of US$ 962 Mn less the increase in net debt of US$ 734 Mn)

• In-line with last year, ~75% to 80% of the increase in working capital in H1 is converted to cash in H2FY23. Estimated working capital release combined with the

higher EBITDA in H2, will enable the company to meet its guidance of net debt reduction of US$ 400 Mn

• In addition, the net cash inflow of US$ 259 Mn from the recently announced corporate realignment will be used to further bring down debt

Note: 1Taken Average USD/INR rate for H1 FY23 i.e., 78.44. USD/INR - 31 March 2022: INR 75.72, 30 September 2022: INR 81.47

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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ANNEXURE

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Q2 & H1 FY23 Advanta Performance Highlights – Robust Traction in Revenue and EBITDA

(₹ Crore )

Q2 FY2023 Q2 FY2022

YoY%

H1 FY2023 H1 FY2022

YoY%

Revenue

Contribution Profit

Contribution Margin

SG&A Expenses

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin

982

539

757

30%

1,823

1,414

29%

423

28%

1,026

801

28%

54.9%

55.8%

(99 bps)

56.3%

56.7%

(40 bps)

286

253

228

195

26%

30%

557

469

438

364

27%

29%

25.8%

25.7%

7 bps

25.7%

25.7%

4 bps

+30% Revenue Growth vs LY • Strong Growth in Field Corn in ASEAN, South Asia and

LATAM (ex-Brazil)

• Renewal of Sunflower portfolio in Argentina

• Traction in Grain Sorghum in Australia

+28% Contribution Profit Growth vs LY

• Contribution margin declined by 99 bps versus LY, as

weather challenges in Argentina, Thailand and Indonesia resulted in lower seed yields (higher per unit cost)

• Adverse impact of lower seed yields partially offset by

increase in sales of high margin portfolios – Sunflower in Argentina, Field Corn in LATAM (ex-Brazil) and Grain Sorghum in Australia

+30% EBITDA Growth vs LY

• Robust growth in contribution profit coupled with lower SGA as % sales (29% in Q2FY23 vs. 30% in Q2FY22) drove faster EBITDA growth and 7 bps YoY expansion in margins

Note: Proforma financials includes Longreach, a joint venture company

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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Debt Position as on 30th Sep 2022

All figures are in ₹ Crore and US$ Mn

Particulars

Sep’22

Sep’21

Change

Mar’22

Gross Debt

Cash and cash equivalent

Reported Net Debt

Net Debt Adjusted for Currency Impact

32,550

$3,995

4,0382

$496

28,512

$3,500

27,146

$3,657

2,867

$386

24,279

$3,271

+5,404

+$338

1,171

+110

+4,233

($229)

25,866

$3,416

6,960

$919

18,906

$2,497

26,4991

24,279

+2,220

18,906

Note: 1INR depreciated from 75.72 as on 31 March 2022 to 81.47 as on 30 Sep 2022 . 2Includes liquid investment of INR 405 crore.

Presentation for Second Quarter ended 30th September 2022

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