Akzo Nobel India Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
Akzo Nobel India Limited
15th May 2025
Department of Corporate Services BSE Limited 1st floor, New Trading Ring Rotunda Building, P J Towers Dalal Street, Fort Mumbai - 400 001 Scrip Code: 500710
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Investor Presentation
The Listing Department National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Exchange Plaza, 5th floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra (E) Mumbai – 400051 Symbol: AKZOINDIA
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed the investor call presentation document basis the audited financial results as approved by the Board of Directors on 14th May 2025, for the quarter and year ended 31st March, 2025.
Kindly take this on record.
Thanking you.
Yours truly, For Akzo Nobel India Limited
Rajiv L Jha Company Secretary & Compliance Officer FCS5948
Encl: as above.
Magnum Tower, 9th Floor T +91 124 485 2400 Golf Course Extension Road, Sector- 58 www.akzonobel.co.in
Gurugram – 122 011, Haryana, India
Registered office: 801A, South City Business Park, 770, Anandapur, E M Bypass, Near Fortis Hospital, Kolkata – 700 107 CIN: L24292WB1954PLC021516
Akzo Nobel India Ltd. Investor Call 15th May 2025
Safe Harbor Statement This presentation contains statements which address such key issues as AkzoNobel’s growth strategy, future financial results, market positions, product development, products in the pipeline and product approvals. Such statements should be carefully considered, and it should be understood that many factors could cause forecast and actual results to differ from these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, price fluctuations, currency fluctuations, developments in raw material and personnel costs, pensions, physical and environmental risks, legal issues, and legislative, fiscal, and other regulatory measures, as well as significant market disruptions. Stated competitive positions are based on management estimates supported by information provided by specialized external agencies. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risk factors affecting our business, please see our latest annual report. Also, the Company has been making the required disclosures/clarification from time to time to BSE and NSE pertaining to AkzoNobel NV’s (parent/promoter entity) media release on portfolio review with initial focus on Deco South Asia, and the management would not be responding to any general and/or specific query in this regard in this investors’ call, however, the investors/public at large would be kept informed of any updates in this regard as per listing regulations.
Business Performance Industry leading performance in growth & profitability – market share gain continues
Q4 Performance
FY Performance
• Revenue up 5% led by B2B
• Costs aligned with growth initiatives and revenue resulting in stable profitability
• Double-digit PAT%
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New highs in absolute Revenue, GM, EBIT and PAT
Revenue surpassed 4,000 Cr mark; sixth consecutive year of double-digit EBIT%
Retaining superiority in working capital management
Final dividend of ₹30 per share recommended (total ₹100 per share for FY25)
Decorative Paints vertical Gaining market share despite competitive intensity
• Gradual improvement in consumer sentiment
• Focus on key consumer propositions and launches across categories
• Transforming customer experience through the first set of Dulux experiential stores across seven states
• Growth sustained for Premium category and urban markets.
• Projects business continued to lead growth.
Dulux Blue Store at Faridabad
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Coatings vertical Growing market share through innovative solutions
ASC: Exclusive partnerships in sustainable mobility
MPY: Participation in landmark projects
• Auto OEM growth led by auto industry buoyancy
• Competitive refinish
market
• Strong growth across Protective business segments due to uptick in power and infrastructure sectors.
• Slow business
environment for Marine segments
Powder: Expanding low cure range for sustainable solutions
ICO: Next generation range of packaging coatings
• Good growth across segments driven by broad based demand uptick in functional and architectural
• Strong orders in Coil
and Extrusion segments.
• Packaging business
driven by FCG segment.
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OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturers
FCG: Food, Caps & Closures, General Line
Q4 2024-25 Performance Revenue growth led by B2B; Continuing to balance Growth and Profitability
Revenue
GM
EBIT
PAT
9,734
| |
10,221
5%
4,268
| |
4,414
3%
1,400
| |
1,371
-2%
1,088
| |
1,075
-1%
43.8%
43.2%
14.4%
13.4%
11.2%
10.5%
• B2B - Growth driven by
strong order wins
• B2C - demand weakness and competitive pressure
• GM% impacted by
mix dilution and forex volatility
• Profitability
maintained despite investment in growth projects
• PAT decline of 1%
due to lower investment income
LY | CY
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Values in ₹ mn
Q4 and FY 2024-25 Performance
(₹ mn)
Income Revenue from operations Other income Total income
Expenses Cost of goods sold Employee benefits expense Finance costs Depreciation and amortisation expense Other expenses Total expenses
Exceptional Items Profit before tax Tax expense Net Profit for the period
* Change in OPEX/ Revenue
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Quarter ended 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
FY ended 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
9,734 103 9,837
5,466 797 32 218 1,853 8,366
0 1,471 383 1,088
5%
10,221 28 10,249
39,616 358 39,974
40,912 276 41,188
3%
5,808 842 25 219 1,981 8,875
0 1,374 299 1,075
* 0%
-1%
22,228 3,271 125 823 7,796 34,243
0 5,731 1,464 4,267
23,180 3,364 98 893 7,956 35,491
0 5,697 1,411 4,286
* 0%
0%
Rewarding our shareholders
Stable Returns to shareholders
Increasing EPS
Sustained Dividend payout
ROE
32%
32%
EPS (₹)
93.70
94.11
Normal Dividend
Interim/ Special Dividend
Dividend (₹)
25%
73.58
Mar-23
Mar-24
Mar-25
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
25
40
50
25
70
30
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Concluding Remarks
• Sustained market share gains in a hypercompetitive environment
• Recognized for our products and services,
innovation and customer service
• Maintaining our commitment to shareholder value
creation
• Progressing towards our ESG ambitions
Celebrating 4th year of Project Indradhanush and empowering women
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Thank you!