SRFNSE26 October 2021

SRF Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation

SRF Limited

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Dear Sir,

26.10.2021

Presentation- Earnings Call (Un-Audited Financial Results for the quarter and half year ended 30.09.2021)

In continuation of our letter dated 21st October, 2021 informing about hosting of earning call to discuss Un- Audited financial results for quarter and half year ended 30th September, 2021, 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 VP (CORPORATE COMPLIANCE) & COMPANY SECRETARY

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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

SRF Limited

Q2 & H1 FY22 Results Presentation October 26, 2021

Disclaimer

Certain 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 and uncertainties regarding COVID-19 and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, risks related to an economic downturn in any of the countries where SRF Limited has its manufacturing and / or commercial footprint.

including exports to SRF Limited may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, shareholders. 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

04

Company Overview

13 10

Q4 & FY21 Q2 & H1 FY22 Segmental Performance Results Overview

15

Q2 & H1 FY22 Segmental Performance

31

Outlook

3

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Snapshot

8,400 INR Cr Revenue

2,188 Cr EBIDTA

1,198 Cr PAT

43%

Chemicals

39%

Packaging

15%

Technical Textiles

Exports to 90+ Countries

14 Manufacturing Plants

Operations in 4 Countries

7,000 Global Workforce

FY 21 numbers pertaining to continuing operations only

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Overview - Business Profile

Revenue

EBIT

No of Plants

3,645

728

2

3,292

898

6

1,240

177

4

232

26

2

Chemicals

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

Others

Specialty Chemicals

Films for Flexible Packaging

Bi-axially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET)

Bi-axially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)

Intermediates for AI / API / Applications

Contract Manufacturing, Custom Research & Synthesis

Fluorochemicals

Refrigerants

Pharma Propellants

Industrial Chemicals

Tyre Cord Fabrics (Nylon & Polyester)

Belting Fabrics

Polyester Industrial Yarn

Coated Fabrics

Laminated Fabrics

These numbers are based on FY21 results; pertaining to continuing operations only

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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

1 1

1

PACKAGING FILMS 3 National Operations

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

2

3

1 2

3 International Operations

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

3

2 1

4

LAMINATED FABRICS 1 National Operation

1. Uttarakhand, India - Kashipur

COATED FABRICS 1 National Operation

1. Tamil Nadu, India -

Gummidipoondi

International Operations

4

5

6

South Africa Thailand Hungary

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Market Leadership Across Businesses

Speciality Chemicals

Fluorochemicals

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

▪ Established relationship with

marquee customers

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

▪ High levels of customer

engagement backed by strong R&D, technical service, product and quality management under one roof

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

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

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

▪ One of the few global

manufacturers for Pharma grade 134a/P - propellant in metered dose inhalers

▪ Among the top five global manufacturers for key Fluorochemicals products

▪ 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 in close proximity to customer locations

▪ Domestic market leader in Tyre Cord manufacturing and Belting Fabrics

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

▪ 3rd largest manufacturer of

Conveyor Belting Fabrics in the world

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Growth Levers

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

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 chemical technology space

Drive growth in new businesses De-risk from Technical Textiles Business

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Q2 & H1 FY22 RESULTS OVERVIEW

Abridged Results Overview - Consolidated

Consolidated figures

Particulars (Rs. Crore)

Q2 FY22

Q2 FY21

% Y-o-Y

H1 FY22

H1 FY21

% Y-o-Y

Gross Operating Revenue

2,839.0

2,100.8

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin (%)

Depreciation

Interest

ECF (Gain) / Loss

Profit Before Tax

Profit After Tax

Profit After Tax Margin (%)

Diluted EPS (Rs.)

665.5

23.4%

130.3

23.4

(20.6)

532.4

382.5

13.5%

12.91

591.8

28.2%

114.0

36.1

9.6

432.1

315.7

15.0%

10.72

35.1%

12.4%

14.3%

-35.4%

NA

23.2%

21.2%

5,538.4

1,343.6

24.3%

253.2

50.8

(27.8)

1,067.3

777.7

14.0%

26.25

3,646.0

974.3

26.7%

218.0

79.3

18.7

658.2

492.6

13.5%

16.73

51.9%

37.9%

16.1%

-35.9%

NA

62.1%

57.9%

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

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

EBITDA Margin

17.59%

13.59%

20.43%

22.13%

21.42%

17.69%

19.00%

20.90%

26.05%

PAT Margin

6.69%

4.04%

8.78%

9.51%

10.87%

8.38%

8.33%

12.70%

14.26%

Net Debt to Equity

Net Debt to EBIDTA

Asset Turnover

Debtors Turnover

0.70

2.08

0.82

7.44

1.00

3.80

0.73

5.81

0.98

2.83

0.77

7.43

0.71

1.97

0.7

8.79

0.67

2.11

0.68

7.21

0.82

3.01

0.66

8.1

0.83

2.42

0.72

6.90

0.76

2.48

0.66

8.09

0.39

1.24

0.65

6.64

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Results Overview - Revenue & EBIT

Consolidated figures

REVENUES (Rs. Crore)

Q2 FY21

Q2 FY22

4 . 6 2 1 , 1

2 . 1 8 8

7 . 1 7 0 , 1

9 . 2 3 8

9 . 7 5 5

1 . 2 3 3

9 . 6 5

3 . 6 8

3 . 2 4 8 , 2

0 . 3 0 1 , 2

EBIT (Rs. Crore)

Q2FY21

Q2FY22

2 . 9 6 5

6 . 9 7 4

1 . 1 5 2

4 . 4 7 1

2 . 6 4 2

5 . 9 7 1

8 . 2 3 1

2 . 0 5

8 . 8

8 . 5

C B

PFB

T T B

OT HE RS

TOTA L

C B

PFB

T T B

OT HE RS

TOTA L

REVENUES (Rs. Crore)

H1 FY21

H1 FY22

0 . 0 4 2 , 2

4 . 6 8 5 , 1

0 . 3 1 1 , 2

2 . 0 1 5 , 1

8 . 0 5 0 , 1

6 . 2 7 4

9 . 9 3 1

6 . 0 8

8 . 3 4 5 , 5

7 . 9 4 6 , 3

EBIT (Rs. Crore) H1 FY22

H1 FY21

4 . 3 7 4

0 . 3 6 2

9 . 6 6 4

3 . 6 1 4

5 . 6 6 2

2 . 6 3

6 . 8

7 . 7

8 . 3 6 1 , 1

6 . 4 7 7

C B

PFB

T T B

OT HE RS

TOTA L

C B

PFB

T T B

OT HE RS

TOTA L

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

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Results Overview - Revenue Share

Q2 FY22

3.0%

Q2 FY21

2.7%

37.8%

H1 FY22

2.5%

38.1%

19.6%

39.6%

19.0%

40.4%

39.6%

H1 FY21

2.2%

41.4%

15.8%

41.9%

12.9%

43.5%

CB

PFB

TTB

Others

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

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Q2 & H1 FY22 SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW

Chemicals

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

Others

Chemicals Business

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Chemicals Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Segment Revenues

Q2 FY22 Q2 FY21 % SHIFT H1 FY22 H1 FY21 % SHIFT

1126.4

881.2

27.8%

2240.0

1586.4

41.2%

% Contribution to Revenues

39.6%

41.9%

40.4%

43.5%

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

% Contribution to EBIT

251.1

174.4

43.9%

473.4

263.0

80.0%

22.3%

19.8%

21.1%

16.6%

44.1%

36.4%

40.7%

34.0%

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Chemicals Business

Specialty Chemicals Business

o Business delivered a steady performance mainly on account of:

• Healthy demand for existing and new products • Recent capitalized projects witnessing traction

o External environment and certain operating issues:

• Rising crude prices, logistics concerns, supply chain disruptions and high price of certain key raw materials • Optimal production in certain plants impacted during the quarter

o The Board approved a capex of enhancing production capacity of a key product catering to the agrochemical industry at a

cost of Rs 27.5 crore

Market Trends

• Worldwide agrochemical market experiencing healthy growth •

‘China plus one’ strategy for procurement continues to augur well for the business

Several impediments like raw material inflation with historically high prices, logistics issues due to unavailability and higher shipping costs, congestion at ports, rise in crude oil prices and global plant shutdowns

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Chemicals Business

Chemicals Technology Group o Chemicals Technology Group (CTG) is actively engaged in

the development of new process technologies

o Key focus on high end molecules o Strong internal competencies and capabilities o Equipped with state-of-the-art R&D facilities and an

ingenious team of scientists and engineers

o 3 R&D centres in India o 11 new process patents were granted in H1 FY22, taking the tally to 104 global patents to-date. Overall, the Company has applied for 332 patents

104

Global Patents granted

332

Patents applied

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Chemicals Business

Fluorochemicals Business

o Business delivered a positive performance on account of:

• Higher sales volumes and enhanced realizations across products despite impact of second wave in India • Significant sales recorded from the international markets • Healthy contribution from the chloromethanes segment •

Significant increase in the sales of Dymel® HFA 134a/P, which is SRF’s brand of Pharma Propellent

o Key projects (CMS expansion, PTFE, R32, HFCs) are on track:

• Capex witnessing increased costs due to significant inflation in steel, cement and other key items

Market Trends

• Domestic passenger vehicles and air conditioners production volumes remained subdued on account of various external

factors but remained higher than CPLY

• Auto market impacted owing to global chip shortage and logistical issues • Adverse impact from disruption in global supply chain leading to increase in freight costs and shortage / price inflation in

key raw materials

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Packaging Films Business

Packaging Films

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Packaging Films Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Segment Revenues

Q2 FY22 Q2 FY21 % SHIFT H1 FY22 H1 FY21 % SHIFT

1071.7

832.9

28.7%

2113.0

1510.2

39.9%

% Contribution to Revenues

37.7%

39.6%

38.1%

41.4%

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

% Contribution to EBIT

179.5

246.2

-27.1%

416.3

466.9

-10.8%

16.7%

29.6%

19.7%

30.9%

31.5%

51.3%

35.8%

60.3%

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Packaging Films Business

Key Highlights o SRF has established itself as a global major in the Packaging Films Industry:

• Continues to be one of the largest exporters of BOPET Films from India •

Improved traction from new capacities in Hungary and Thailand

Enhanced sales of Value-Added Products (VAPs) aiding results

Expanded its portfolio with new products commercialized in H1 FY22

o Start-up of SRF’s new BOPP film line at Rayong, Thailand, making us a one-stop shop for a diverse range of specialty packaging films

offerings

o Further strengthened the mantra of ‘Easy to Do Business With’:

Expanded market footprint with presence now in now more than 90 countries, multi-country and multi-substrate presence

o Significant supply chain challenges, availability / price of key raw materials was a cause of concern

Market Trends •

Start up of new BOPET & BOPP lines expected to put notable pressure on industry margins going forward

• Margin of BOPET films was negatively impacted because of demand supply imbalance in H1 FY22; BOPP films demand remained positive • High logistic costs and supply chain related constraints impacted exports

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Technical Textiles Business

Technical Textiles

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Technical Textiles Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Segment Revenues

Q2 FY22 Q2 FY21 % SHIFT H1 FY22 H1 FY21 % SHIFT

557.9

332.1

68.0%

1050.8

472.6

122.4%

% Contribution to Revenues

19.6%

15.8%

19.0%

12.9%

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

% Contribution to EBIT

132.8

50.2

164.6%

266.5

36.2

636.6%

23.8%

15.1%

23.3%

10.5%

25.4%

22.9%

7.7%

4.7%

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Technical Textiles Business

Key Highlights o TTB reported performance in line with expectations:

• Higher sales volumes from the Nylon Tyre Cord Fabrics, Belting Fabrics and Polyester Industrial Yarn segments augured well

Emphasis on improving operational efficiencies

o Revenue from replacement demand was healthy

o Recognition:

TTB Gummidipoondi recognized with the ‘Corona Warrior Award 2021’ for philanthropic work during the COVID-19 induced

lockdown;

TTB Gwalior has been recognized for relief work in the flood-hit areas of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh

Market Trends • Within the domestic tyre industry, strong momentum witnessed across all areas, resulting in increased demand in the TCF sector • Belting fabric industry witnessed strong demand with the reopening of the mining sector

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Others

Others

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Others - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Segment Revenues

% Contribution to Revenues

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

% Contribution to EBIT

Q2 FY22 Q2 FY21 % SHIFT H1 FY22 H1 FY21 % SHIFT

86.3

3.0%

5.8

56.9

51.8%

139.9

80.6

73.7%

2.7%

2.5%

2.2%

8.8

-34.5%

7.7

8.6

-10.1%

6.7%

15.5%

5.5%

10.6%

1.0%

1.8%

0.7%

1.1%

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Others - Key Highlights

Coated Fabrics

Laminated Fabrics

• SRF retains domestic market leadership, amidst weak demand, due to its focus on operational efficiency measures

• Better contributions in the domestic market by focusing

on Value Added Products

• Actively pursuing new markets like fish tank pond liners

& emergency shelter/protection

• SRF continues to retain volume and price leadership

o Sales from hot / semi hot lamination contributing

to overall performance

• Oversupply situation, leading to pressure on margins • Anti-dumping duty on Chinese PVC flex film extended

till January 31, 2022

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SRF’s Community Engagement

• SRF has won the ROTARY CSR AWARD 2021 for exemplary

work in Basic Education and Literacy

• Launched the Digital Guru Portal, a collaborative platform

to promote the development of digital skills in teachers

• MOU signed between Global Edge Pvt. Ltd and SRF

Foundation to support STEM Education, Tinkering and

Coding in several schools of Bangalore

• More than 3,000 students enrolled for the training on

coding skills at Gurugram, Noida and Hyderabad

locations. Overall, the program has benefitted more than

9,000 students so far

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OUTLOOK

Outlook - Chemicals Business

Specialty Chemicals • Moving

up

the

value

accelerating qualifications of new molecules in both Agro and Pharmaceuticals sectors, capacity utilization of newly commissioned plants to remain in focus

chain

by

• Working on key campaigns to be run in the next few

quarters

• ROI accretive projects involving complex chemicals and

specialty products for SRF’s global customers

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

• Managing key in-progress capexes, within timelines • Strong focus on sustainability initiatives that minimize

the environmental cost of production

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Outlook - Packaging Films Business

• Expected pressure on margins leading to price

corrections, looks to be abating

• Emphasis on expanding sales from the new BOPET

lines in Thailand & Hungary with higher VAP sales;

BOPP line, which has been recently commissioned

will also contribute to the overall sales in the near

future

• New BOPP film line in India on track

• Focus on increasing pace of R&D efforts,

sustainability initiatives, efficient cost structures,

enhanced capabilities and value-added products

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Outlook - Technical Textiles Business

• Higher

operating

leverage

and

cost

optimization by capacity

rationalization

across various plants

• 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 ₹8,400 crore (US$ 1.1 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 7,000 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 332 patents for R&D and technology so far, of which 104 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 / Karl Kolah

CDR India

Tel: +91 98330 90434 / +91 98330 10478

Email: anoop@cdr-india.com / karl@cdr-india.com

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