SRFNSE30 October 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

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SRF/SEC/BSE/NSE

Dear Sir,

30.10.2023

Presentation- Earnings Call (Un-Audited Financial Results for the quarter and half year ended 30.09.2023)

In continuation of our letter dated 25th October, 2023 informing about hosting of earning call to discuss Un- Audited financial results for quarter and half year ended 30th September, 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 Block-C Sector 45 Gurugram 122 003 Haryana India Tel: +91-124—4354400 Fax: +91-124—4354500 E-mail: info@srf.com Website: www.srf.com Regd. Office: Unit No. 236 & 237, 2nd Floor DLF Galleria, Mayur Place Noida Link Road Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Extension Delhi 110091

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SRF Limited

Q2 & H1 FY24 Results Presentation

30th October, 2023

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changes,

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Q2 & H1 FY24 RESULTS OVERVIEW

Q2 & H1 FY24 SEGMENTAL PERFORMANCE

OUTLOOK

T A B L E O F

C O N T E N T S

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01. Company Overview

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Snapshot

Exports to 90+ Countries

Operations in 4 Countries

15 Manufacturing Facilities

8,000+ Global Workforce

₹ 14,870 cr. Revenue

35% Packaging

50% Chemicals

15% Technical Textiles & Others

₹ 3,708 cr. EBITDA

₹ 2,162 cr. PAT

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Note: On Consolidated basis as on 31st March 2023

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Overview - Business Profile

Specialty Chemicals •

Intermediates for AI / API / Specialized Applications

• Contract Development and Manufacturing

Fluorochemicals • Refrigerants • Pharma Propellants • Industrial Chemicals • Fluoropolymers (Upcoming)

• Coated Fabrics • Laminated Fabrics

Chemicals

Others

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Revenue

EBIT

No of Plants

(In Rs. Crore)

(In No)

Note: On Consolidated basis as on 31st March 2023

Films for Flexible Packaging • Bi-axially Oriented

Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET)

• Bi-axially Oriented

Polypropylene (BOPP)

• Aluminium Foil (Upcoming)

• Tyre Cord Fabrics (Nylon

& Polyester) • Belting Fabrics • Polyester Industrial Yarn

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

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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 - a. Manali b. Gummidipoondi c. Viralimalai

PACKAGING FILMS 4 National Operations 1. Uttarakhand, India - Kashipur 2. Madhya Pradesh, India -

a. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) b. Bagdoon, Pithampur c. Industrial Growth Centre, Pithampur

3 International Operations 3. KwaZulu - Natal, South Africa 4. Rayong, Thailand 5. Jaszfenyszaru, Hungary

LAMINATED FABRICS 1 National Operation 1. Uttarakhand, India - Kashipur

COATED FABRICS 1 National Operation 1. Tamil Nadu, India - Gummidipoondi

1 1

1

1

2a

2

2b

2c

International Operations

1 2b

2a

2c

3

4

5

South Africa Thailand Hungary

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Market Leadership Across Businesses

Specialty Chemicals

Fluorochemicals

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

• Established relationship with

marquee customers

• Strong tech capability – pilot to creating value commercial; through operational excellence • Driving customer engagement and satisfaction through world class R&D, EHS and quality management

• Handling complex reactions - Ethylation, Nitration, Grignard, Isomerization, Organocatalysis

Halogenation, Hydrogenation, Diazotization, Cyanation, Amination, and Decarboxylation

• Unique and

fully

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

global

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

global manufacturers of Pharma grade 134a/P - propellant in metered dose inhalers • Among the top manufacturers Fluorochemical products

five global key of

few

the

• 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 offering value added products near customer locations

• Domestic market leader in Tyre Cord manufacturing and Belting Fabrics

• 40% share in India’s Nylon Tyre Cord market. 5th largest player globally

• 2nd

largest manufacturer of Conveyor Belting Fabrics in the world

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Growth Levers

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 high-end 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 • Strong decarbonisation impetus – use green/renewable energy

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

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02. Q2 & H1 FY24 Results Overview

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Abridged Results Overview

Consolidated figures

Particulars (Rs. Crore)

Q2 FY24 Q2 FY23 % Y-o-Y H1 FY24

H1 FY23 % Y-o-Y

Gross Operating Revenue

3,177.4

3,727.8

-14.8%

6,515.7

7,622.5

-14.5%

EBITDA

674.4

837.9

-19.5%

1,406.2

1,867.6

-24.7%

EBITDA Margin (%)

21.2%

22.5%

21.6%

24.5%

Depreciation

Interest

ECF (Gain) / Loss

Profit Before Tax

Profit After Tax

161.2

139.3

15.7%

78.3%

44.5

36.1

317.8

144.9

42.8

270.0

17.7%

88.3%

77.0

61.0

618.1

-32.9%

900.6

1,459.7

-38.3%

481.0

-37.5%

660.1

1,089.0

-39.4%

79.3

19.1

414.8

300.8

Profit After Tax Margin (%)

9.5%

12.9%

Basic and Diluted EPS (Rs.)

10.15

16.23

10.1%

14.3%

22.27

36.74

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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

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY22

FY23

EBITDA Margin

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

PAT Margin

4.04% 8.78% 9.51% 10.87% 8.38% 8.33% 12.70% 14.26% 15.19% 14.54%

Net Debt to Equity

Net Debt to EBIDTA

1.00

0.98

0.71

0.67

0.82

0.83

0.76

0.39

0.32

0.32

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

Q2 FY24

Total – 3,180.8

126.9

4.0%

506.1

15.9%

44.8%

Q2 FY23

H1 FY24

H1 FY23

Total – 3,727.8

Total – 6,519.5

Total – 7,622.8

Revenue (Rs. Crore)

466.2

100.4

2.7%

12.5%

245.6

3.8%

970.8

14.9%

1,037.2

206.0

2.7%

13.6%

49.1%

47.3%

46.6%

35.3%

35.7%

34.0%

37.1%

1,121.5

1,426.3

1,331.0

1,830.2

2,216.3

3,086.8

2,827.0

3,552.6

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CB

PFB

TTB

Others

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

Results Overview - EBIT Share

Q2 FY24

Total – 533.1

33.1

74.9

6.2%

14.1%

14.5%

77.3

65.2%

347.8

Q2 FY23

Total – 689.2

H1 FY24

Total – 1,128.3

EBIT (Rs. Crore)

H1 FY23

Total – 1,627.6

62.9

7.6

1.1%

101.4

9.1%

14.7%

56.2

5.0%

135.6

12.0%

128.6

11.4%

179.1

14.4

0.9%

396.6

11.0%

24.4%

75.1%

517.3

71.6%

807.8

63.7%

1,037.5

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CB

PFB

TTB

Others

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

03. Q2 & H1 FY24 Segmental Performance

Chemicals

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

Others

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C h e m i c a

l s B u s i n e s s

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Chemicals Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Q2 FY24 Q2 FY23

% Y-o-Y

H1 FY24

H1 FY23

% Y-o-Y

Segment Revenues

1,426.3

1,830.2

-22.1%

3,086.8

3,552.6

-13.1%

% Contribution to Revenues

44.8%

49.1%

47.3%

46.6%

EBIT

347.8

517.3

-32.8%

807.8

1,037.5

-22.1%

% EBIT Margins

24.4%

28.3%

26.2%

29.2%

% Contribution to EBIT

65.2%

75.1%

71.6%

63.7%

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Chemicals Business

Specialty Chemicals Business - Key Highlights

Specialty Chemicals Business performance impacted during the quarter due to inventory destocking caused by: o Supply chain challenges easing out post COVID o Global interest rate cycles at its peak leading to working

capital pressures at customers’ end

• Maintained strong customer engagement for complex downstream

products and introduced new products o Launched 6 new products in H1 : 4 in Agro and 2 in Pharma o Robust pipeline for new and complex products in place

The Board has approved a project for setting up a new facility to produce an agrochemical intermediate at Dahej at a projected cost of Rs. 235 crore to cater to customers’ needs

Projects close to Rs. 1,100 crore to be commissioned in H2 FY24; to contribute to healthy growth in near future

Market Trends

• Most major

agrochemical

companies cautiously optimistic about the demand outlook over the medium-to-long term

Inventory rationalization currently seems transitory

India's global significance as an alternate manufacturing base for specialty chemicals remains intact

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Chemicals Business

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

• Key focus on high end molecules and AIs

• Strong

internal

competencies

and

capabilities

• Equipped with state-of-the-art R&D ingenious team of

facilities and an scientists and engineers

• 2 R&D centres

in

India – Bhiwadi,

Rajasthan and Gurugram, Haryana

• 10 new process patents granted

in

H1FY24

142

Global Patents granted

421

Patents applied

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Chemicals Business

Fluorochemicals Business - Key Highlights

• Business performance was subdued due to:

o Chinese dumping lead to low demand and weak prices in key

refrigerants o Sluggish growth

in pharmaceuticals and agrochemical industries adversely impacted demand for some industrial chemicals

• Despite weak domestic market, SRF’s market share in HFCs was

higher

Market Trends

Price of major ref gases seems to be better, both domestically and internationally

Key raw material prices anticipated to remain stable

• HFC quotas for CY 2024 from US markets and

sales plan alignment in place

• Domestic passenger vehicle market showing

• Business to prioritize commissioning and ramp-up of ongoing

growth, positive for the business

projects in FY24 o PTFE plant commissioned by our internal team, showcasing

strong tech capabilities

o PX-1 and PX-2 facing slight delay; to be capitalized in H2 FY24

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B u s i n e s s

P a c k a g i n g F i l

m

s

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Packaging Films Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Q2 FY24 Q2 FY23

% Y-o-Y

H1 FY24

H1 FY23

% Y-o-Y

Segment Revenues

1,121.5

1,331.0

-15.7%

2,216.3

2,827.0

-21.6%

% Contribution to Revenues

35.3%

35.7%

34.0%

37.1%

EBIT

77.3

101.4

-23.8%

128.6

396.6

-67.6%

% EBIT Margins

6.9%

7.6%

5.8%

14.0%

% Contribution to EBIT

14.5%

14.7%

11.4%

24.4%

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Packaging Films Business

Key Highlights

• Business continued facing supply overhang and pressure on

margins with commissioning of several new lines

• Enhanced share of revenue from VAPs both in BOPET and BOPP

Focus on growing profitability efficiencies, cost optimisation and by increasing contractual sales

through higher operational

• The Board has approved projects for setting up manufacturing facility for Capacitor Grade BOPP Film at a projected cost of Rs. 275 crore

• Commissioning of aluminum foil plant started – commercial

production expected soon

Market Trends

• Demand-supply

imbalance and margin in medium term,

pressure to continue especially in BOPET

Capacity utilisation expected to remain muted across industry

• BOPP expected to perform relatively better

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Packaging Films Business

Capacitor Grade BOPP Film Capex

Rationale

• Government focus on indigenous electronics manufacturing, green energy, EVs and energy storage system

Applications

• Use

in

low temperature and

frequency applications:

• Opportunity China+1

to

leverage on

o Consumer Electronics

o Energy storage systems

Capex details

• Expected cost ~ Rs. 275 crore,

state of the art machine

• Expected completion within

31 months

• Higher grade technical films as adjacencies to existing business

• High demand growth

favorable dynamics

demand

likely; supply

o EV

chargers and other

applications

• Nominal capacity 4500 MTPA

• To be setup at Indore

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B u s i n e s s

T e c h n i c a

l

T e x t i l

e s

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Technical Textiles Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Q2 FY24 Q2 FY23

% Y-o-Y

H1 FY24

H1 FY23

% Y-o-Y

Segment Revenues

506.1

466.2

8.6%

970.8

1037.2

-6.4%

% Contribution to Revenues

15.9%

12.5%

14.9%

13.6%

EBIT

74.9

62.9

19.1%

135.6

179.1

-24.3%

% EBIT Margins

14.8%

13.5%

14.0%

17.3%

% Contribution to EBIT

14.1%

9.1%

12.0%

11.0%

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Technical Textiles Business

Key Highlights

• Business delivered stable performance, with underlying

industries showcasing healthy demand trends

Performance of Belting fabric and Polyester Industrial Yarn was better, contributed by enhanced focus on high-end VAPs

Phased capacity enhancement of TCF value chain project completed during Q2 FY24

Expansion project in the Belting Fabrics and Polyester Industrial Yarn segment progressing as per schedule

Market Trends

• Higher imports from China witnessed

• Growth across all vehicle segments to support demand for Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric

in Belting Improved demand expected Fabrics and Polyester Industrial Yarn segments on the back of Government’s focus on infrastructure development

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O t h e r s

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Others - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Q2 FY24

Q2 FY23

% Y-o-Y

H1 FY24

H1 FY23

% Y-o-Y

Segment Revenues

126.9

100.4

26.4%

245.6

206.0

19.2%

% Contribution to Revenues

4.0%

2.7%

3.8%

2.7%

EBIT

33.1

7.6

335.9%

56.2

14.4

292.0%

% EBIT Margins

26.1%

7.6%

22.9%

7.0%

% Contribution to EBIT

6.2%

1.1%

5.0%

0.9%

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Others - Key Highlights

Coated Fabrics • Achieved record quarterly sales and EBITDA; maintained

domestic market leadership

• Demand growing in storage liners, tarps etc. SRF captured large part of this demand with its product quality and efficient TATs.

• Demand expected to remain strong in the near-future

Laminated Fabrics •

SRF achieved highest ever sales in H1:

o Plant continues to operate at full capacity o Maintained market price leadership

• Oversupply situation continues – new capacity additions

expected in H2

• Demand expected to remain stable

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SRF’s Community Engagement

SRF Foundation honored with the Shiksha Bhushan Award at the 27th Bhamashah Samman Program by the Government of Rajasthan

SRF Foundation won the CSR Times Award 2023 (Gold) for its Rural Education Program

Eighteen trainees of the Basic Electrician Training Program conducted by SRF Foundation in the vicinity of our Packaging Films Business facility at Dhar (Madhya Pradesh, India) were successfully placed at Eicher, earning a monthly honorarium of INR 12,000

• We have successfully concluded the setting up of new labs at twenty-four institutes (Polytechnics and ITIs) and have been conducting online training programs on AI, ChatGPT, career counselling, among others. Over 4,500 students have already enrolled for these training programs

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04. Outlook

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Outlook - Chemicals Business

Specialty Chemicals

• Current inventory rationalization seems transitory; may last for a couple of quarters

• Customer traction still strong

• Global customers’ geo-political de-risking theme continues

• Focus on growth of pharma vertical

• Commission new plants and their ramp up

• Fundamentally, business in good shape. Cycles are a part and parcel of business

Fluorochemicals

• Domestic demand should witness positive traction in Q3 and US demand from

Q4 FY24

• Some signs of pricing positive in both ref gas and Industrial Chemicals being

witnessed

• Focus on PTFE sales and product approvals at the earliest

• Expect better performance in H2 FY’24, long term story remains intact

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Outlook - Packaging Films Business

• Demand

supply mismatch and pressure on margins expected to continue

• Downcycle at its peak; industry over-

capacity to taper over time.

• Continue

focus on value-added

products both in BOPP and BOPET

• Aluminium foil project on the verge of commissioning, product approvals should take 3-6 months

• Continue to focus on sustainability

initiatives and cost optimization

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Outlook - Technical Textiles Business

• Higher operating leverage and cost capacity

optimization rationalization across various plants

by

• Demand for NTCF expected to be

stable

• BF and PIY to be future growth

drivers

• Stable business going

forward, reasonable order book for ensuing quarters

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About Us

Established in 1970, SRF Limited 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 8,000+ employees from different nationalities working across twelve 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 421 patents for R&D and technology so far, of which 142 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

Email: anoop@cdr-india.com

Tel: +91 98330 90434

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