SRFNSE10 May 2023

SRF Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation

SRF Limited

The Corporate Relationship Department, BSE Limited Ist Floor , New Trading Ring Rotunda Building, P.J. Towers Dalal Street, Mumbai 400 001

National Stock Exchange of India Limited “Exchange Plaza” Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra (E) Mumbai 400 051

Scrip Code- 503806

Scrip Code-SRF

SRF/SEC/BSE/NSE

Dear Sir,

10th May, 2023

Presentation- Earnings Call (Audited Financial Results for the quarter and year ended 31.03.2023)

In continuation of our letter dated 06th May, 2023 informing about hosting of earning call to discuss audited financial results for quarter and year ended 31st March, 2023, please find enclosed Investors presentation, of the same for your reference and record.

The same is also available on the Company’s website i.e. www.srf.com

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

For SRF LIMITED

RAJAT LAKHANPAL Sr. VP (CORPORATE COMPLIANCE) & COMPANY SECRETARY

Encl: As above

SRF Limited

Q4 & FY23 Results Presentation

May 10, 2023

Disclaimer

Some statements in this document may be forward-looking. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like regulatory changes, local, political or economic developments, and many other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks related to an economic downturn in any of the countries where SRF Limited has its manufacturing and / or commercial footprint.

SRF Limited may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including communication to stakeholders. The company will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Contents

Company Overview……………………………………………………04

Q4 & FY23 Results Overview…..…..………………….…………10

Q4 & FY23 Segmental Performance……..………………….…15

Outlook…………………………………………………………….……....31

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

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Snapshot

Exports to 90+ Countries

Operations in 4 Countries Countries

14 Manufacturing Facilities

Close to 8,000 Global Workforce

Rs. 14,870 cr Revenue

35% Packaging

50% Chemicals

15% Technical Textiles & Others

Rs. 3,708 cr EBITDA

Rs. 2,162 cr PAT

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Note: On Consolidated basis as on 31st March 2023

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Overview - Business Profile

Chemicals Specialty Chemicals

Intermediates for AI / API / Applications

Contract Manufacturing, Custom Research & Synthesis

Fluorochemicals

Refrigerants

Pharma Propellants

Industrial Chemicals

Fluoropolymers (Upcoming)

Others

Coated Fabrics

Laminated Fabrics

Packaging Films

Films for Flexible Packaging

Bi-axially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET)

Bi-axially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)

Technical Textiles

Tyre Cord Fabrics (Nylon & Polyester)

Belting Fabrics

Polyester Industrial Yarn

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Revenue

EBIT

No of Plants

(In Rs. Crore)

(In No)

Note: On Consolidated basis as on 31st March 2023

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Manufacturing Facilities

FLUOROCHEMICALS & SPECIALTY CHEMICALS 2 National Operations

1. Rajasthan, India - Bhiwadi 2. Gujarat, India - Dahej

TECHNICAL TEXTILES 4 National Operations

1. Madhya Pradesh, India - Malanpur, Bhind 2. Tamil Nadu, India - Manali 3. Gummidipoondi 4. Viralimalai

PACKAGING FILMS 3 National Operations

1. Uttarakhand, India- Kashipur 2. Madhya Pradesh, India - Special Economic Zone (SEZ), 3. Pithampur, Indore - Bagdoon, Pithampur, Indore

LAMINATED FABRICS 1 National Operation

1. Uttarakhand, India - Kashipur

COATED FABRICS 1 National Operation

1. Tamil Nadu, India - Gummidipoondi

1 1

1

2

3

1 2

3

2 1

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PACKAGING FILMS 3 International Operations

4. KwaZulu - Natal, South Africa 5. Rayong, Thailand 6. Jaszfenyszaru, Hungary

South Africa

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Thailand

Hungary

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Market Leadership Across Businesses

Specialty Chemicals

Established relationship with marquee customers

Capability in scaling up pilot processes and creating value operational through excellence

backed

customer High levels of by engagement strong technical service, product and quality management under one roof

R&D,

Handling complex reactions - ethylation, halogenation, nitration, hydrogenation, grignard, diazotization, amination, isomerization, and organocatalysis, decarboxylation

Fluorochemicals

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

Recognized for expertise in developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, superior film products

Flexible business model, strong and loyal customer relationships with tailored solutions; NPD Lab to ensure future readiness

Highly efficient asset base added value offering products in close proximity to customer locations

Domestic market leader in Tyre Cord manufacturing and Belting Fabrics

40% share in India’s Nylon Tyre 2nd Cord market. largest player globally

3rd largest manufacturer of Conveyor Belting Fabrics in the world

Unique and fully integrated facilities extending across a wide range of refrigerants and industrial chemicals

Domestic leadership in HFC’s trade with strong distribution network; significant market share of Fluorochemicals India with global scale operations

in

the few global One of manufacturers of Pharma grade 134a/P - propellant in metered dose inhalers

Among the top five global manufacturers key Fluorochemical products

of

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Growth Levers

Build a Company known and respected for its R&D capabilities

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Focus on building leadership businesses

Build and maintain market leadership in business segments

Nurture innovation through R&D

Reposition portfolio towards knowledge-based

products

Focus on building knowledge-based value-added products Continue to build new competencies in the

chemicals technology space

Greater focus on ESG initiatives

Benefit the communities where we work

Embrace diversity, equity & inclusion

Enhance focus on the 3R’s- Recycle, Reuse & Reduce

Increase consumption of green/renewable sources of

energy

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Q4 & FY23 Results Overview

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Abridged Results Overview Consolidated figures

Particulars (Rs. Crore)

Q4 FY23

Q4 FY22

% Y-o-Y

FY23

FY22

% Y-o-Y

Gross Operating Revenue

3,778.1

3,549.4

EBITDA

981.9

943.8

6.4%

4.0%

14,870.2

12,433.7

19.6%

3,708.1

3,146.0

17.9%

EBITDA Margin (%)

26.0%

26.6%

24.9%

25.3%

Depreciation

Interest

ECF (Gain) / Loss

Profit Before Tax

Profit After Tax

154.6

131.6

65.9

28.0

733.4

562.4

35.7

(11.4)

787.9

605.7

17.5%

84.6%

-6.9%

-7.1%

575.3

204.8

104.0

517.2

115.9

(72.7)

11.2%

76.7%

2,824.0

2,585.6

9.2%

2,162.3

1,888.9

14.5%

Profit After Tax Margin (%)

14.9%

17.1%

Basic and Diluted EPS (Rs.)

18.97

20.43

14.5%

15.2%

72.95

63.75

EPS is recalculated based on post bonus issued and paid-up capital

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Results Overview - Financial Overview Consolidated figures

Key Financial Ratios

PARTICULARS

EBITDA Margin

PAT Margin

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY22

FY23

13.59% 20.43% 22.13% 21.42% 17.69% 19.00% 20.90% 26.05% 25.30% 24.94%

4.04%

8.78%

9.51% 10.87% 8.38%

8.33% 12.70% 14.26% 15.19% 14.54%

Net Debt to Equity

1.00

0.98

0.71

0.67

0.82

0.83

0.76

0.39

0.32

0.32

Net Debt to EBIDTA

3.80

2.83

1.97

2.11

3.01

2.42

2.48

1.24

0.88

0.88

Asset Turnover

0.73

0.77

0.70

0.68

0.66

0.72

0.66

0.65

0.79

0.79

Debtors Turnover

5.81

7.43

8.79

7.21

8.10

6.90

8.09

6.64

6.94

8.33

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Results Overview - Revenue Share

Revenue (Rs. Crore)

Q4 FY23 Total – 3,779.7

Q4 FY22 Total – 3,552.7

FY23 Total – 14,880.1

FY22 Total – 12,445.6

94.3

2.5%

430.7

11.4%

93.4

2.6%

496.7

14.0%

392.6

1,893.9

2.7%

12.7%

340.3

2.7%

2,085.2

16.8%

30.5%

55.6%

1,153.0

2,101.7

39.1%

1,390.1

44.3%

1,572.5

34.8%

5,182.7

49.8%

7,410.9

38.4%

4,779.3

42.1%

5,240.8

CB – Chemicals Business; PFB - Packaging Films Business; TTB – Technical Textiles Business; Others

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Results Overview - EBIT Share

EBIT (Rs. Crore)

Q4 FY23 Total – 839.9

Q4 FY22 Total – 875.7

FY23 Total – 3,193.4

FY22 Total – 2,835.0

48.4

11.3

1.3%

41..0

5.8%

4.9%

91.4

4.1

0.5%

10.4%

34.8

261.7

556.2

1.1%

8.2%

17.4%

20.4

0.7%

471.4

16.6%

31.5%

57.6%

88.0%

739.2

275.9

504.3

73.3%

2,340.7

33.4%

946.3

CB – Chemicals Business; PFB - Packaging Films Business; TTB – Technical Textiles Business; Others

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49.3%

1,396.9

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Q4 & FY23 Segmental Performance

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Chemicals

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

Others

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Chemicals Business

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Chemicals Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Q4 FY23 Q4 FY22 % Y-o-Y

FY23

FY22

% Y-o-Y

Segment Revenues

2,101.7

1,572.5

33.7%

7,410.9

5,240.8

41.4%

% Contribution to Revenues

55.6%

44.3%

49.8%

42.1%

EBIT

739.2

504.3

46.6%

2,340.7

1,396.9

67.6%

% EBIT Margins

35.2%

32.1%

31.6%

26.7%

% Contribution to EBIT

88.0%

57.6%

73.3%

49.3%

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Chemicals Business Specialty Chemicals Business

Business delivered strong growth during the quarter and year under review owing to:

New products commercialized - in FY23, SRF launched 6 new products, 4 in Agro and 2 in the Pharma segment

Key products and their derivatives witnessed increased sales over CPLY

Commissioned new plants during the year which will aid future volumes

Several ongoing projects on track and likely commissioned in the near future.

to be

Witnessed increased downstream customer demand for complex and advanced products. Multiple AIs under discussion with various customers.

Continuous emphasis on improving operational efficiency parameters through optimization of and embedding sustainability initiatives resources

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Market Trends

Global agrochemical market witnessed healthy growth, leading to better sales of top agrochemical companies

‘China plus one’ procurement strategy has boosted India’s potential as an alternative specialty chemical manufacturing base. Additionally, with the emerging "Europe plus one" strategy, the Indian chemical industry is poised for further growth

Prices for certain key raw materials remained high, resulting in elevated production costs of some end- products. However, some softening witnessed during the latter part of the year.

Usage of Fungicides and Herbicides is on the rise, resulting in overall healthy growth.

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Chemicals Business

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Chemicals Technology Group

Chemicals Technology Group (CTG) is actively engaged in the development of new process technologies

Key focus on high end molecules

Strong internal competencies and capabilities

Equipped with state-of-the-art R&D facilities and an ingenious team of scientists and engineers

2 R&D centres in India – Bhiwadi, Rajasthan and Gurugram, Haryana

18 new process patents were granted in FY23, taking the tally to 132 global patents to-date. Overall, the Company has applied for 406 patents

132

Global Patents granted

406

Patents applied

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Chemicals Business Fluorochemicals Business

Business delivered a healthy performance during the period:

Strong demand for Ref Gases; NPR’s of major HFC’s remained strong

Record sales achieved for Dymel® HFA 134a/P, with an expanded geographical footprint across 20+ countries

Commissioned several new plants during the year - CMS2, CPP, and CaCl2.

Continued focus on ramping up operations commissioning of ongoing projects:

in FY24 and

PTFE facility commissioning expected in the ensuing quarter. Samples being produced for the market

PX-1/PX-2 progressing as per plan

Business to focus on building export portfolio in CMS to offset margin pressure due to domestic market slow down and oversupply situation.

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Market Trends

Global demand outlook for refrigerant gas remains strong and sustainable

Healthy opportunities in key markets of India, USA, and Middle East

Raw material prices and supply chain restrictions continue to be challenges

Some impact on HFC volumes in Q1FY24 likely due to a weak summer season, likely to be transitory

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Packaging Films Business

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Packaging Films Business - Results Update Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Q4 FY23 Q4 FY22 % Y-o-Y

FY23

FY22

% Y-o-Y

Segment Revenues

1,153.0

1,390.1

-17.1%

5,182.7

4,779.3

8.4%

% Contribution to Revenues

30.5%

39.1%

34.8%

38.4%

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

% Contribution to EBIT

41.0

3.6%

4.9%

275.8

-85.2%

556.2

946.3

-41.2%

19.8%

31.5%

10.7%

19.8%

17.4%

33.4%

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Packaging Films Business Key Highlights

Business continued to face headwinds including margin pressure due to

significant supply addition, global demand slowdown, and steep energy costs

Market Trends

in Europe

To navigate through the uncertain times, SRF expanded its customer

footprint and focused on VAP sales

Aluminium Foil project progressing as per plan, albeit with some cost increase;

higher output, quality and product portfolio being key reasons. SRF to become

a solution provider of

the three major substrates—BOPET, BOPP and

Aluminium Foil.

FY24 expected to see continued pressure on margins

Energy costs moderating in Europe

suppliers with multi

Global locational facilities and customer relationships likely to witness positive traction

10 new products commercialised during the year (4 in BOPET and 6 in BOPP)

Volume gains from debottlenecked South African unit capacity likely to aid

Sustainability initiatives expected to gain momentum during the year

operational efficiencies

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Technical Textiles Business

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Technical Textiles Business - Results Update Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Q4 FY23 Q4 FY22 % Y-o-Y

FY23

FY22

% Y-o-Y

Segment Revenues

430.7

496.7

-13.3%

1,893.9

2,085.2

-9.2%

% Contribution to Revenues

11.4%

14.0%

12.7%

16.8%

EBIT

48.4

91.4

-47.1%

261.7

471.4

-44.5%

% EBIT Margins

11.2%

18.4%

13.8%

22.6%

% Contribution to EBIT

5.8%

10.4%

8.2%

16.6%

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Technical Textiles Business Key Highlights

Demand for Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric remained subdued during the quarter

Market Trends

Belting Fabric delivered higher YoY sales

Improvement in demand for Polyester Industrial Yarn with key drivers being

geo-textiles and seat belts

Focus on high-end VAP sales giving positive results

Enhanced focus on renewable energy, with a significant percentage of the

energy requirements being met by green sources

Trends

showing slight

improvement

in

demand for Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric

Demand for Belting Fabrics is expected to

remain healthy with enhanced focus on

infrastructural development

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Others

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Others - Results Update Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Q4 FY23 Q4 FY22 % Y-o-Y

FY23

FY22

% Y-o-Y

Segment Revenues

% Contribution to Revenues

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

% Contribution to EBIT

94.3

2.5%

11.3

12.0%

1.3%

93.4

2.6%

4.1

4.4%

0.5%

1.0%

392.6

340.3

15.4%

177.1%

2.7%

34.8

8.9%

1.1%

2.7%

20.4

6.0%

0.7%

71.1%

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Others - Key Highlights

Coated Fabrics

SRF continues to maintain its leadership position in the domestic market

Recorded its highest ever domestic sales and EBITDA due to steady demand and a robust order book

Witnessed improved demand in all categories, with healthy contribution from VAPs

Laminated Fabrics

SRF maintained its price leadership in Q4 by selling full capacity

Margins in mass signage application were subdued and expected to remain under pressure due to oversupply in the market

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SRF’s Community Engagement

The inauguration of the Whitefield metro line in Bengaluru by the Hon'ble PM, Shri Narendra Modi on March 25, 2023, provided a unique opportunity to students from SRF Foundation's intervention schools to meet and interact with the Prime Minister

Skills for Livelihood Program launched by SRF Foundation in partnership with Microsoft and Shell. Program is expected to positively affect the lives of 5,000 students

To bridge the learning gaps and ensure appropriate class-level competencies, an activity-based remedial teaching program, Khel Khel Mein Shiksha was conducted for 5,700+ students in four locations, namely Mewat, Bhiwadi, Kamrup (M), and Bharuch

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Outlook - Chemicals Business

Specialty Chemicals

Recently capitalised PIP plant ramp up likely to be strong

Complex products and AIs witnessing significant traction with customers

Fungicides and Herbicides continue to show growth

Continued focus on launch of new products

Continue expanding portfolio of raw material suppliers to de risk availability

Fluorochemicals

Positive trend is likely to continue - demand in the refrigerants segment is expected to remain healthy in the near to medium term

Focus on expanding in new markets / geographies and product offerings, ramping up sales from refrigerants, blends and industrial solvents

Commissioning of PTFE and getting product approvals in place to remain in focus

Strong focus on effective resource utilization

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Outlook - Packaging Films Business

Aluminium foil project progressing as per plan

Focus on value-added products both in BOPP and BOPET

Hungary expected to perform better in the ensuing quarters

Demand supply mismatch and pressure on margins expected to continue at least in the medium term

Some industry players witnessing cash losses, delay / cancellations of ordered lines likely to play out

Continued focus on increasing pace of R&D efforts, sustainability initiatives and cost optimisation

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Outlook - Technical Textiles Business

Higher operating leverage and cost optimization by capacity rationalization across various plants

Demand in NTCF witnessing revival, augurs well for the near future

PIY and NIY sales witnessing positive trends

Other sub-segments of Technical Textiles Business expected to make a significant contribution to the overall performance

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About Us

Established in 1970, SRF Limited with an annual turnover of ₹14,592 crore (US$ 1.8 billion) is a chemical based multi-business entity engaged in the manufacturing of industrial and specialty intermediates. The company’s diversified business portfolio covers Fluorochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Packaging Films, Technical Textiles and Coated and Laminated Fabrics. Anchored by a strong workforce of close to 8,000 employees from different nationalities working across eleven manufacturing plants in India and one each in Thailand, South Africa and Hungary, the company exports to more than 90+ countries. Equipped with State-of-the- Art R&D facilities, SRF has filed 406 patents for R&D and technology so far, of which 132 have been granted. A winner of the prestigious Deming Prize for two of its businesses, namely Tyre Cord and Chemicals, SRF continues to redefine its work and corporate culture with TQM as its management way.

For further information please contact

Anoop Poojari

CDR India

Tel: +91 98330 90434

Email: anoop@cdr-india.com

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