STERTOOLSNSE1 February 2023

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Sterling Tools Limited

PANKAJ GUPTADigitally signed by PANKAJ GUPTA DN: c=IN, st=Haryana, 2.5.4.20=91c20b2fcfe564fef4102e84306c7e087c1769bacee3205e2487502c4ec657a3, postalCode=122018, street=MAYFIELD GARDEN, SECTOR-47 , GURGAON , Gurgaon, pseudonym=555eab29ac1d4f98b016f433eaf886e2, serialNumber=21079ebe175ffdb60fd567a453f611c90c98a229ea5d09ad8cfc2fbb931cfc00, o=Personal, cn=PANKAJ GUPTA Date: 2023.02.01 18:24:28 +05'30' STERLING TOOLS LIMITED

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Company Overview

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Q3 & 9M FY23

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Q3 & 9M FY23 – Quarterly Highlights

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Historical Financials

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Company Overview

About Sterling Tools Limited (STL)

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Pioneer with a Legacy Second largest automotive fastener manufacturer in India with a rich legacy of over four decades

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Manufacturing Facilities Strategically located 4 manufacturing facilities- 3 in Faridabad (Haryana) and 1 in Kolar (Bangalore)

Product Portfolio Offers a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of Standard, Chassis, Special and Engine Fasteners

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Marquee Clientele STL caters to an esteemed clientele across PVs, CVs, 2Ws, Construction and Farm Equipment segments

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About Sterling Gtake E-mobility Limited (SGEM)

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Partnership with Jiangsu Gtake Electric Company Ltd. which led to Sterling Gtake E-mobility Ltd. (SGEM)

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Gtake is a technology leader in motor control units for electric and hybrid vehicles and has a dominant market share in the electric CV space in China

First mover advantage in application support, market development as well as product localization

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Installed capacity of 3,00,000 MCUs; Facility expansion being planned to further enhance capacity

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Our Mission, Vision and Goals

Vision

Mission

Goals

We provide reliable and superior quality auto components to

our customers by harnessing best-in-class manufacturing

practices, clean and green technology, entrepreneurial spirit,

and passion of our people

✓ Be the most trusted brand for our customers

✓ Maximize value for our shareholders

✓ Be respected in our community

✓ Bring pride to our people

✓ 360 Degree Vision

✓ Achieving Excellence

✓ Engineering to Perfection

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Business Verticals

FASTENERS

STL is a premier producer of cold forged hi-tensile fasteners and supplies to all major auto OEMs

State of the Art manufacturing facilities to provide reliable and high-quality products

Diversified into multiple categories across Fasteners

Long standing relationship with customers over the last four decades

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Sterling Gtake E-mobility Limited (SGEM) is a 100% subsidiary of STL through strategic partnership between STL and Jiangsu Gtake of Shenzhen (China)

EV is STL’s new growth engine wherein the Company has entered into this partnership for manufacturing of Motor Control Units (MCUs)

Strong Tech team of 30 members focusing on product development that has enabled STL to capture ~50% market share in high-speed scooter segment

The EV vertical is growing rapidly and has already become PBT positive within a short span of 2 years

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History & Milestones

2004 Third Plant- Prithla (Palwal)

1982 - 1999 Customer Acquisition Swaraj Tractors Eicher Group Punjab Tractors Escorts Hero HMSI

Ashok Leyland Isuzu motors Maruti M&M Tata Motors

2020 Diversification to Electric Vehicle Components – under 100% subsidiary of Sterling Gtake E-Mobility Ltd. (SGEM)

2019

Fourth Plant Bangalore Plant

1979 Incorporation

1999 Second Plant- Wire drawing unit at Ballabhgarh (Faridabad)

1981 First Plant- DLF (Faridabad)

2022 • Fasteners

business has outgrown industry growth

• Substantial

growth in EV business

2021 SGEM secured an order worth Rs. 600 mn for MCUs from a leading Indian e2W OEM

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Pan India Presence

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MCU Manufacturing Plant - Faridabad

SGEM Tech Centre - Faridabad & Bangalore

Fasteners Manufacturing Plants - Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, Palwal & Bangalore

18 Warehouses at 14 Locations

Ahirabad

Ahmedabad

Altible

Bhiwandi

Faridabad (3 Locations)

Gurugram (3 Locations)

Mehsana

Nagpur

Nashik

Pithampur

Pune

Puzhal

Haridwar

Udham Singh Nagar

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Board of Directors

Mr. Anil Aggarwal Chairman-cum Managing Director

38+ years of experience Expertise in Manufacturing, Project management, Administration, Product and Project development and Quality control for auto components

Mr. Atul Aggarwal Whole Time Director

34+ years of experience, Expertise in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Information Technologies and Export Resources Management.

Dr. Triloki Nath Kapoor Director 50+ years of experience, Expertise in Administration, Management, Regulatory Compliances and Governance related issues. Ex- Vice Chancellor and Dean of Punjab University.

Mr. Chhotu Ram Sharma Director

Ms. Malini Sud Director

40+ years of experience, Expertise in Banking & Finance Ex- MD & CEO of Bank of Punjab Ltd.

35+ years of experience, Expertise in Corporate Laws Founder- Capex Legal.

Mr. Shailendra Swarup Director

Mr. Rakesh Batra Director

Mr. Jaideep Wadhwa Director

Mr. Akhill Aggarwal Director

50+ years of experience, Expertise in Corporate Law including International Law CEO- Swarup & company.

30+ years of experience, Expertise in Consulting and Strong knowledge in Regulatory Compliances Ex- EY Partner and National Leader Auto Sector.

30+ years of experience, Expertise in International Business Management, Auto & Industrial Component Industry Knowledge. Ex- MD in the Ingersoll Rand.

10+ years of experience, Expertise in Automobile business and other allied services related to the sector.

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Awards & Recognition

Consistent Quality performer award from Ashok Leyland

Supply Chain award from Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle

Certificate of Appreciation from Daimler Truck for being a reliable Partner and achieving 100% delivery

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Product Range - Fasteners

Nuts

Engine Fasteners

Bolts & Screws

Standard / Chassis Fasteners

Special Fasteners

Standards

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About Motor Control Unit (MCU)

A Motor Control Unit ( is an electronic module that interfaces with the Motor as well as the Battery Pack to control the electric vehicle’s speed, acceleration and range based on the throttle input

MCUs are one of the most important components of an EV and require a combination of power electronics, motor control algorithm and firmware expertise

In the absence of a VCU, the MCU also controls some basic vehicle level functionality

EV powertrain usually describes a sub system consisting of the motor, controller and gearbox/differential Some suppliers may also include the battery pack, the AC/DC and DC/DC convertors, the wiring harnesses and possibly the instrument cluster so as to provide a comprehensive solution for the entire electrical sub system

MCUs make up to 10% of electric two-wheeler cost

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Product Range – Motor Control Unit (EV)

Product: D00

Application: Low Speed Scooter

Localization in CY23

Product: D06

Application: High Speed Scooter

Localized

Product: D03

Product: D04

Application: Performance Scooter & 3W

Application: Light Commercial Vehicles

Localized

Localization in CY23

Product: G05

Application: Passenger Vehicles

Localization in CY23

Product: G02

Application: Heavy Commercial Vehicles

In-house SMT lines for Board Population being planned

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Key Clientele - Fasteners

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Aftermarket: Strong Pan-India presence with 100+ Distributors

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MCUs (EV)

SGEM is the sole supplier of MCU’s to India’s largest EV 2 wheeler manufacturer

SGEM has purchase orders from 14 EV OEM’s

More than 30 automotive electric vehicle original equipment manufacturers are in advanced stages of discussion with SGEM regarding their MCU requirements for different vehicle categories

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Our Strategy Going Ahead

• To improve the overall product mix that is margin accretive

• To focus on value

added products which has complex engineering structures

• To enhance Technical

capabilities

• Focus on Green Technology

• To develop multiple new products and aspire to become a one stop shop for EV’s

• To explore inorganic

opportunities that fits into Sterling’s ecosystem

• To add new clients and expand into newer geographies

• To increase content

per vehicle

• To strengthen Supply

Chain

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Q3 & 9M FY23 Quarterly Highlights

Business Highlights

We are delighted to share that the company has reported a robust revenue growth of 33% in 9MFY23 to Rs. 443 crores as compared to corresponding period last year. The growth was primarily driven by increase in content per vehicle, overall robust industry demand & parts SOB increase in select OEM’s.

The EV theme is the next big thing in the industry and we are well positioned to expand out footprint in that vertical. Our EV business has increased substantially in the last 9 months which demonstrates our capabilities and strength to venture into new areas. The turnover in this vertical touches Rs. 119 crores in 9MFY23 as compared to Rs. 7 crore in 9MFY22.

We continue to focus on increasing sales in the EV vertical by catering to new OEMs, developing new products and sharpening our engineering capabilities. This strategy will enable the company to expand its footprint and grab market share.

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Industry Highlights

Passenger Vehicles

• The passenger vehicles reported a 31% growth in 9MFY23 as compared to 9MFY22 • The growth is mainly attributed to robust festive demand, new launches and adequate supply of vehicles

Two-wheeler

• The two-wheeler vertical registered a 13% growth YoY between April – December 2022 • The rural demand is sluggish and there is a possibility of an uptick in the overall two-wheeler sales in Q4FY23

Commercial Vehicles

• The CV segment witnessed a robust growth of 40% in 9MFY23 against same period last year • The overall demand for CVs improved largely due to pick up in road construction projects, cement consumption and fleet utilization levels

EV Two-wheeler

• There is a significant buzz in electric vehicles with electric two-wheelers witnessed a sales growth of 196% YoY to 2.20 Lakh units during 9MFY23 • The government of India has a significant thrust on EV segment wherein it is beneficial to both; the industry and customers at large

Source: SIAM, Industry Reports

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Key Financial Highlights For Q3 & 9MFY23 - Standalone

TOTAL INCOME

EBITDA

PBT

151.8

116.1

15.1%

17.6

15.7%

23.8

9.1%

13.9

8.0%

9.3

5.7%

6.6

Rs. in Crs

PAT

6.6%

10.1

Q3FY22

Q3FY23

Q3FY22

Q3FY23

Q3FY22

Q3FY23

Q3FY22

Q3FY23

TOTAL INCOME

EBITDA

PBT*

444.8

335.2

16.3%

54.8

16.0%

71.2

8.9%

29.7

9.4%

41.8

PAT

8.1%

36.2

6.6%

22.1

9MFY22

9MFY23

9MFY22

9MFY23

9MFY22

9MFY23

9MFY22

9MFY23

Margin

*PBT for 9MFY23 includes exceptional items of Rs. 6.7 crore

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Key Financial Highlights For Q3 & 9MFY23 - Consolidated

TOTAL INCOME

EBITDA

PBT

208.5

122.5

13.8%

28.7

13.7%

16.8

8.9%

18.5

6.5%

8.0

Rs. in Crs

PAT

6.7%

13.9

4.5%

5.5

Q3FY22

Q3FY23

Q3FY22

Q3FY23

Q3FY22

Q3FY23

Q3FY22

Q3FY23

TOTAL INCOME

EBITDA

PBT*

562.2

342.5

15.1%

51.6

13.7%

77.0

8.3%

46.6

7.5%

25.7

PAT

7.1%

40.1

5.4%

18.7

9MFY22

9MFY23

9MFY22

9MFY23

9MFY22

9MFY23

9MFY22

9MFY23

Margin

*PBT for 9MFY23 includes exceptional items of Rs. 6.7 crore

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Well Diversified Revenue Mix

Fasteners Business

EV Business

Channel-wise Mix – 9MFY23

Segment-wise Mix – 9MFY23

Segment-wise Mix – 9MFY23

11%

2%

87%

OEM Exports Replacement

2%

11%

2%

24%

17%

21%

23%

PV 2W CV Farm Equipment & Off Road

Retail Exports Others

1% 1%

98%

2W

3W

LCV

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Profit and Loss Statement - Standalone

Particulars Revenue from Operations

Other income

Total Income

Cost of Goods Sold

Gross Profit

Gross Profit Margin

Employee benefit expense

Other expenses

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin

Depreciation and amortisation expenses

EBIT

EBIT Margin

Finance costs

Exceptional item

Profit before tax

Profit before tax Margin

Tax

Profit after tax

Profit after tax Margin

EPS (in Rs.)

Q3FY23 Q3FY22 YoY (%) Q2FY23 QoQ (%) 9MFY23 9MFY22 YoY (%) 33.0%

151.3

115.5

442.6

332.8

153.9

31.1%

-1.7%

0.6

0.8

116.1

30.8%

154.7

-1.9%

0.5

151.8

64.7

87.1

44.8

71.3

57.4%

61.4%

11.1

28.3

23.8

10.5

22.5

17.6

15.7%

15.1%

7.7

16.1

10.6%

2.2

-

13.9

9.1%

3.8

10.1

6.6%

2.80

6.7

10.9

9.4%

1.6

-

9.3

8.0%

2.7

6.6

5.7%

1.83

35.2%

49.4%

52.9%

60.1

94.6

61.2%

11.1

30.5

25.8

16.7%

7.8

18.0

11.6%

2.1

6.7

22.7

14.7%

5.4

17.2

11.1%

4.78

-7.9%

-38.8%

-41.4%

2.3

444.8

180.7

264.2

59.4%

33.7

84.5

71.2

2.4

335.2

128.4

206.8

61.7%

32.0

63.7

54.8

16.0%

16.3%

23.3

47.9

20.1

34.7

10.8%

10.4%

6.1

6.7

48.6

10.9%

12.4

36.2

8.1%

10.04

5.0

-

29.7

8.9%

7.6

22.1

6.6%

6.14

32.7%

30.0%

63.6%

63.5%

Rs. in Crs

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Profit and Loss Statement - Consolidated

Particulars Revenue from Operations

Other income

Total Income

Cost of Goods Sold

Gross Profit

Gross Profit Margin

Employee benefit expense

Other expenses

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin

Depreciation and amortisation expenses

EBIT

EBIT Margin

Finance costs

Exceptional item

Profit before tax

Profit before tax Margin

Tax

Profit after tax

Profit after tax Margin

EPS (in Rs.)

Q3FY23 Q3FY22 YoY (%) Q2FY23 QoQ (%) 9MFY23 9MFY22 YoY (%) 64.7%

16.4%

70.4%

207.8

178.6

340.2

560.3

122.0

0.5

0.5

122.5

70.2%

179.1

16.4%

0.6

208.5

110.5

97.9

50.9

71.6

47.0%

58.5%

12.9

32.3

28.7

11.3

22.9

16.8

13.8%

13.7%

7.9

20.8

10.0%

2.3

0.0

18.5

8.9%

4.6

13.9

6.7%

3.86

6.8

10.0

8.2%

1.7

0.0

8.0

6.5%

2.5

5.5

4.5%

1.52

71.1%

131.1%

154.9%

80.5

98.7

55.1%

12.5

33.3

25.6

14.3%

8.0

17.6

9.8%

2.4

6.7

21.9

12.2%

5.3

16.6

9.3%

4.61

12.3%

-15.8%

-16.2%

1.9

562.2

277.7

284.5

2.4

342.5

135.3

207.3

50.6%

60.5%

38.1

94.2

77.0

34.1

65.1

51.6

13.7%

15.1%

23.8

53.2

9.5%

6.6

6.7

53.3

9.5%

13.2

40.1

7.1%

11.13

20.2

31.4

9.2%

5.1

0.0

25.7

7.5%

7.0

18.7

5.4%

5.18

64.1%

49.2%

108.0%

115.0%

Rs. in Crs

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Historical Financials

Key Ratios

Debt / Equity (x)

Current Ratio (x)

Networth (Rs Cr)

Fixed Asset Turnover (x)

0.31

0.30

0.29

2.05

2.09

2.15

1.89

309

335

363

386

1.49

1.22

1.22

0.17

0.88

FY20

FY21

FY22

H1FY23

FY20

FY21

FY22

H1FY23

FY20

FY21

FY22

H1FY23

FY20

FY21

FY22

*H1FY23

Debt / Equity (x)

Current Ratio (x)

Networth (Rs Cr)

Fixed Asset Turnover (x)

0.32

0.31

0.30

2.10

2.00

2.10

1.90

307

332

356

379

1.64

1.25

1.25

1.14

0.18

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FY21

FY22

H1FY23

FY20

FY21

FY22 H1FY23

FY20

FY21

FY22

H1FY23

FY20

FY21

FY22

*H1FY23

Dividend paying from last 2 decades

*H1FY23 data is not annualised

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Previous Annual Results

Financial Year

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FY22

FY21

FY20

FY19

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Safe Harbor Statement

This presentation and the accompanying slides (the "Presentation") have been prepared by Sterling Tools Ltd (the "Company") solely for

informational purposes and do not constitute an offer, recommendation, or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities, and shall not

serve as the basis for any contract or binding commitment.

No offering of securities of the Company will be made except by means of a statutory offering document containing detailed information about

the Company.

This Presentation has been prepared by the Company based on information and data which the Company considers reliable, but the Company

makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, whatsoever, and no reliance shall be placed on, the truth, accuracy, completeness,

fairness and reasonableness of the contents of Presentation.

This Presentation may not this be all inclusive and may not contain all of the information that you may consider material. Any liability in respect of

the contents of, or any omission from, Presentation is expressly excluded.

The Company’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements could differ materially and adversely from results expressed in or

implied by this Presentation. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward – looking information contained in this presentation.

Any forward – looking statements and projections made by third parties included in this Presentation are not adopted by the Company and the

Company is not responsible for such third party statements and projections.

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Company :

Investor Relations Advisors :

For further information, please contact

Sterling Tools Limited

CIN: L29222DL1979PLC009668

CIN: U74140MH2010PTC204285

Mr. Pankaj Gupta (Chief Financial Officer) / Mr. Abhishek Chawla (Manager – Legal & Secretarial) pankaj.gupta@stlfasteners.com / abhishekc@stlfasteners.com +91 (0) 129 – 227 0621/25

Mr. Karan Thakker / Mr. Aakash Mehta karan.thakker@sgapl.net / aakash.s.m@sgapl.net +91 81699 62562 / +91 98706 79263

www.stlfasteners.com

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