SRFNSE27 January 2022

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SRF Limited

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Dear Sir,

27.01.2022

Presentation- Earnings Call (Un-Audited Financial Results for the quarter and nine months ended 31.12.2021)

In continuation of our letter dated 21st January, 2022 informing about hosting of earning call to discuss Un- Audited financial results for quarter and nine months ended 31st December, 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

Q3 & 9M FY22 Results Presentation January 27, 2022

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 Q3 & 9M FY22 Segmental Performance Results Overview

15

Q3 & 9M FY22 Segmental Performance

31

Outlook

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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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6

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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Q3 & 9M FY22 RESULTS OVERVIEW

Abridged Results Overview - Consolidated

Consolidated figures

Particulars (Rs. Crore)

Q3 FY22

Q3 FY21

% Y-o-Y

9M FY22

9M FY21

% Y-o-Y

Gross Operating Revenue

3,345.9

2,146.4

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin (%)

Depreciation

Interest

ECF (Gain) / Loss

Profit Before Tax

Profit After Tax

Profit After Tax Margin (%)

Diluted EPS (Rs.)

858.5

25.7%

132.4

29.4

(33.5)

730.3

505.5

15.1%

17.06

566.3

26.4%

116.6

28.5

(21.5)

442.8

324.3

15.1%

10.96

55.9%

51.6%

13.6%

3.2%

56.1%

64.9%

55.9%

8,884.2

2,202.2

24.8%

385.6

80.2

(61.3)

1,797.6

1,283.3

14.4%

43.31

5,792.4

1,540.6

26.6%

334.6

107.8

(2.8)

1,101.0

816.8

14.1%

27.69

53.4%

42.9%

15.3%

-25.6%

2089.6%

63.3%

57.1%

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)

Q3 FY21

Q3 FY22

3 . 8 2 4 , 1

9 . 5 0 9

0 . 6 7 2 , 1

0 . 2 0 8

8 . 7 3 5

0 . 7 6 3

0 . 7 0 1

7 . 3 7

1 . 9 4 3 , 3

6 . 8 4 1 , 2

EBIT (Rs. Crore)

Q3FY21

Q3FY22

2 . 9 1 4

9 . 9 8 1

2 . 4 5 2

4 . 2 1 2

5 . 3 1 1

9 . 7 6

3 . 8

6 . 8

5 . 5 9 7

5 . 8 7 4

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)

9M FY21

9M FY22

3 . 8 6 6 , 3

3 . 2 9 4 , 2

0 . 9 8 3 , 3

2 . 2 1 3 , 2

6 . 8 8 5 , 1

5 . 9 3 8

4 . 4 5 1

0 . 7 4 2

9 . 2 9 8 , 8

4 . 8 9 7 , 5

EBIT (Rs. Crore) 9M FY22

9M FY21

6 . 2 9 8

9 . 2 5 4

3 . 9 7 6

5 . 0 7 6

0 . 0 8 3

1 . 4 0 1

9 . 6 1

3 . 6 1

4 . 9 5 9 , 1

2 . 3 5 2 , 1

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

Q3 FY22

3.2%

Q3 FY21

3.4%

38.1%

9M FY22

2.8%

38.1%

16.1%

42.6%

17.9%

41.2%

37.3%

9M FY21

2.6%

39.9%

17.1%

42.2%

14.5%

43.0%

CB

PFB

TTB

Others

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

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Q3 & 9M FY22 SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW

Chemicals

Packaging Films

Technical Textiles

Others

Chemicals Business

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Chemicals Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Segment Revenues

Q3 FY22 Q3 FY21 % SHIFT 9M FY22

9M FY21 % SHIFT

1428.3

905.9

57.7%

3668.3

2492.3

47.2%

% Contribution to Revenues

42.6%

42.2%

41.2%

43.0%

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

419.2

189.9

120.7%

892.6

452.9

97.1%

29.4%

21.0%

24.3%

18.2%

% Contribution to EBIT

52.7%

39.7%

45.6%

36.1%

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Chemicals Business

Specialty Chemicals Business

o Segment delivered healthy performance during the period owing to:

Incremental revenues from exports and domestic markets

• • Expanding product portfolio offering significant to future potential • •

Sustained efforts to diversify the portfolio of raw material suppliers to reduce the risk of supply shortages Increased focus on cost reduction through process improvement, asset optimization and strategies to manage the environmental impact

o SRF continues to commit capex investments in the business’s future. New capex announcements, namely:

• Pharma Intermediates plant (PIP) at a cost of Rs. 190 crore; to strengthen SRF’s

pharma capabilities

• Dedicated facility of a key agrochemical product at a cost of Rs 61 crore

Upstream planning leading to significant reduction in time to market

Market Trends • Witnessed improved demand on account of healthy growth from global agrochemical manufacturers in strategic markets • ‘China plus one’ strategy for procurement continues to help India gain momentum as an alternate manufacturing base

Pressure on raw material due to increasing crude prices, logistics challenges, and global shortages of some key raw materials

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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 2 new process patents were granted in 9M FY22, taking the tally to 106 global patents to-date. Overall, the Company has applied for 351 patents

106

Global Patents granted

351

Patents applied

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Chemicals Business

Fluorochemicals Business

o Fluorochemicals Business delivered robust performance:

Increased export volumes of HFC blends

• Higher prices of certain key refrigerant products in critical international markets • • Dymel® HFA 134a/P witnessing breakthrough in new accounts across India, Bangladesh, Argentina, and Thailand • Chloromethanes segment contributing to the overall performance

o Key projects (CMS expansion, PTFE, HFCs) are largely on track, minor COVID related delays

Market Trends • Air conditioner production volumes grew by ~40% when compared with CPLY, expected to be robust when compared to

FY 21

• Pharma segment continued to do well • Domestic passenger vehicles production volumes remained subdued on account of various external factors; 18% lower

when compared with CPLY

• Auto market has been hampered due to persistent global semiconductor shortage & continued logistical challenges

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Packaging Films Business

Packaging Films

Q2 & H1 FY21 Results Presentation | 21

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Packaging Films Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Segment Revenues

Q3 FY22 Q3 FY21 % SHIFT 9M FY22

9M FY21 % SHIFT

1276.0

802.0

59.1%

3389.0

2312.2

46.6%

% Contribution to Revenues

38.1%

37.3%

38.1%

39.9%

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

254.2

212.4

19.7%

670.5

679.3

-1.3%

19.9%

26.5%

19.8%

29.4%

% Contribution to EBIT

32.0%

44.4%

34.2%

54.2%

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Packaging Films Business

o The Business performed very well, with both the domestic and international facilities delivering robust results:

• Volume growth owing to additional capacities in Hungary and Thailand coming on stream • Continuous focus on enhancing efficiency and cost-competitive procurement • Higher margins witnessed in BOPP segment

o SRF continues to further strengthen its position as a global major in the industry, reinforcing the PFB philosophy of 'Easy to Do

Business With'

• Growing market presence, with over 100 countries served, along with multi-country & multi-substrate presence • Constantly improving quality & delivery parameters to cater to the needs of a global customer base

o SRF Packaging Films Business – Indore conferred the Quality Sustainability Award at the international convention, organized by the

International Academy for Quality (IAQ)

o SRF Flexipak, South Africa won the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ from the British Safety Council

Market Trends •

BOPP demand remained buoyant boosting overall margins

• Global logistic outlook remains challenging, with raw materials freight and container availability being a concern •

Several new BOPP & BOPET lines are expected to become operational, leading to pressure on margins

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Aluminium Foil – Our Rationale

• Aluminium foil widely used in food and non-food packaging is witnessing significant

Food Packaging

growth • Market size:

o Indian market size is ~ 2 lakh MTPA and expected to grow at ~8.5% p.a.,

mainly driven by food products and Pharma packaging

o Import substitution: Annual estimated imports of approx. 1 lakh MTPA. Gap expected to remain significant, due to growth and current supply positions in the domestic market

• SRF is investing in the aluminium foil segment to create business adjacencies keeping in mind growth as a core strategy, at a new site in Jaitapur, Indore, India at an approximate cost of Rs 425 crore:

Household Foil

Pharma Packaging

o Foray into Aluminum foil segment provides promising opportunities to leverage existing customer base as one-stop shop for customers with products ranging from BOPP, BOPET and Aluminum Foil

o State of the art machine with capability to produce a wide range of gauges o Management synergies due to proximity to existing sites

Strategic investment in a high potential future product offering

• Potential to emerge as an enabler to cater to demand from Electric Vehicle (EV)

space in the future

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Technical Textiles Business

Technical Textiles

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Technical Textiles Business - Results Update

Consolidated figures

PARTICULARS

Segment Revenues

Q3 FY22 Q3 FY21 % SHIFT 9M FY22

9M FY21 % SHIFT

537.8

367.0

46.5%

1588.6

839.5

89.2%

% Contribution to Revenues

16.1%

17.1%

17.9%

14.5%

EBIT

% EBIT Margins

113.5

67.9

67.1%

380.0

104.1

265.0%

21.1%

18.5%

23.9%

12.4%

% Contribution to EBIT

14.3%

14.2%

19.4%

8.3%

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Technical Textiles Business

o Business showcased healthy performance despite weak demand for Nylon Tyre Cord Fabrics

o Sales volumes from the Belting Fabrics and Polyester Industrial Yarn segments were healthy, amidst a challenging market situation

o Continuous focus on enhancing operational excellence standards

o TTB facility in Manali has earned a 100% vendor rating from its marquee clients

Market Trends

• OEM demand witnessing weakness due to degrowth in automobile industry • • With the reopening of the mining sector and the recovery of the Indian economy, the belting fabric business has seen strong

Switch in customer inclination towards domestic producers has led to a major slowdown in imports

demand

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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

Q3 FY22 Q3 FY21 % SHIFT 9M FY22

9M FY21 % SHIFT

107.0

3.2%

8.6

8.0%

1.1%

73.7

3.4%

8.3

11.2%

1.7%

45.1%

247.0

154.4

60.0%

3.7%

2.8%

16.3

6.6%

0.8%

2.7%

16.9

10.9%

1.3%

-3.3%

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Others - Key Highlights

Coated Fabrics SRF maintained domestic market leadership due to improved sourcing initiatives and plant performance despite subdued demand scenario

o Contribution in the domestic market improved owing to

renewed focus on value added products

• Direct orders from institutional clients have been deferred anticipating peak in cases during the third wave of Covid-19

Laminated Fabrics In Q3, SRF recorded the highest-ever sales achieved as the plant operated at full capacity and continues to maintain volume & price leadership in the segment

• Upgrade from cold to swing semi-hot lamination machine will enable us to be competitive in the market, as it is believed to be the standard offering in the future

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SRF’s Community Engagement

• MoU signed between Rajya Shiksha Kendra, Madhya Pradesh and SRF Foundation to transform fifty Government schools in the state

• Expanded the Basic Electrician Training Program to thirteen locations with ten new training centers established across our manufacturing facilities

• Launched Beautician, Wellness and Fashion Designing courses under a new project, to provide learning and income generation to opportunities marginalized communities in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

to women belonging

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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

• Key campaigns underway • ROI accretive projects involving complex chemicals and specialty products for SRF’s global customers, with emphasis on Pharma products

Fluorochemicals • Focus on expanding in new markets / geographies and product offerings and balancing quantities between domestic and international markets

• Managing key in-progress capexes, within timelines

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Outlook - Packaging Films Business

• 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

• Some pressure on margins likely owing to the start up

of new lines

• SRF’s capexes in new BOPP film and other value-

added products in India are 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

• Belting Fabrics & Polyester Industrial Yarn

sub-segments of

the 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 351 patents for R&D and technology so far, of which 106 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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