ADFFOODS
ADF Foods reported strong growth in H1 FY20 with revenue up 13.9% YoY to Rs 134.6 crore, driven by exports and new product launches. Margins improved despite cost pressures, reflecting efficient operations. The company emphasized its global reach, expanding into 50+ countries and introducing innovative products catering to health-conscious consumers.
Scale of reported figures
Key financials
| Revenue from operations | ₹135 crore | YoY |
| EBITDA | ₹30 crore | YoY |
| PAT | ₹18.5 crore | YoY |
Segment commentary
Exports
Contribute more than 95% of revenues, driving growth.
New Product Launches
Entered new segments like flavored drinks and frozen snacks, focusing on health trends.
Guidance & outlook
- Focus on profitability through higher margin products.
- Continue expanding into geographies with low penetration.
Key takeaways
- Strong revenue growth driven by exports and new products.
- Improved EBITDA margins despite cost increases.
- Focus on high-margin segments to enhance profitability.
Risks flagged
- Currency fluctuations affecting export revenues.
- Competition in international markets.





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November 14, 2019
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National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited
Exchange Plaza Department of Corporate Services
Bandra Kurla Complex Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers
Bandra (East) Dalal Street
Mumbai -400 051 Mumbai -400 001
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Dear Sir /Madam,
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September 30, 2019.
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Yours faithfully,
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Company Secretary
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Email: nadiadfactory@adf-foods.com CIN: L15400GJ1990PLC014265
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Q2 & H1FY20 highlights
2
About the company
3
Strengths & drivers
4
Growth strategies
5
Historical financial overview
Consolidated Financial highlights H1FY20
Rs in Crs
Revenue (Rs Cr) EBITDA (Rs Cr) and Margin PAT (Rs Cr) and Margin
22.5% 22.3% 14.5% 13.7%
14%
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Exports contribute to more than 95% of revenues
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Consolidated profit and loss statement
(Rs Cr) Q2FY20 Q2FY19 YoY H1FY20 H1FY19 YoY
Revenue from operations 56.9 59.7 122.7 108.7
Other income 6.7 5.5 11.9 9.4
Total Income 63.7 65.2 -2.3% 134.6 118.2 13.9%
Cost of material consumed 16.1 19.9 38.6 49.7
Changes in inventories 2.0 2.9 -5.2 -11.2
Purchase of stock-in-trade 12.2 8.8 33.0 18.4
Employee expenses 3.9 3.5 9.5 8.4
Other expenses 14.7 13.7 28.7 26.3
Total Operating expenses 48.9 48.7 104.6 91.6
EBITDA 14.8 16.5 -10.2% 30.0 26.6 12.8%
EBITDA margin 23.2% 25.3% 22.3% 22.5%
Finance cost 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.3
Depreciation 1.3 1.1 2.7 2.2
PBT 13.1 15.2 -13.6% 26.8 24.1 11.2%
PBT margin 20.6% 23.3% 19.9% 20.4%
Tax Expenses (Credits) 4.0 4.8 7.9 7.0
Exceptional item -0.2 - 0.4 -
PAT 9.3 10.4 -10.4% 18.5 17.1 7.8%
PAT margin 14.6% 15.9% 13.7% 14.5%
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Consolidated Balance sheet
Rs in Crs Sept'19 Mar'19 Rs in Crs Sept'19 Mar'19
Share Capital 20.4 20.4 Fixed Assets incl. CWIP 78.9 70.5
Reserves 170.1 151.4 Income Tax Asset (Net) 3.1 3.2
Shareholders' Funds 190.5 171.8 Other Financial Assets 25.9 1.7
Other liabilities 12.8 10.1 Other Non Current Assets 10.2 13.9
Total Non-Current Liabilities 203.3 182.0 Total Non-Current Assets 118.0 89.3
Trade Payables 11.6 12.5 Inventories 40.5 34.6
Other Current Liabilities 1.6 2.1 Sundry Debtors 47.4 43.9
Current Tax Liabilities 1.5 1.8 Cash and Bank 23.2 18.4
Other Finnancial Liabilities 9.1 5.9 Other Financial Assets 6.9 9.0
Short Term Borrowings 17.7 - Other Current Assets 8.8 9.0
Total Current Liabilities 41.5 22.3 Total Current Assets 126.8 114.9
Total Liabilities 244.8 204.2 Total Assets 244.8 204.2
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Presence in 50+ countries Wide reach across
allowing wide range and markets with 180+
coverage distributors
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Evolution of the Company
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range of pickles range of hand rolled mainstream Non-Indians of overseas
primarily marketed in organic burritos to the US across the world agency
Middle East market, also well known distribution
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category in the US market
2001- 2011- 2017-
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Experienced management
Bimal Thakkar
Chairman, Managing Director
and CEO
• 30+ years of experience in domestic and export management
• Instrumental role in development of Brands and new products, tapping new markets,
international acquisitions, setting up of subsidiary companies in U.K. and U.S.A.
Anish Jhaveri Devang Gandhi R. R. Singh Deepak Nachane
CFO COO VP, Manufacturing GM, Purchase
• 30+ years of experience in • 30+ years of experience in • 30+ years of experience in • 25+ years of experience in
procurement, vendor development,
corporate finance function for business management food industry
inventory control
capital intensive companies
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in • Holds a master’s degree in
• Chartered Accountant and hold a commerce Chemistry and PDG in F&F • Holds engineering degree in
production technology & diploma in
bachelor’s degree in commerce Technology
business & materials management
Maneck Katpitia Narayan Kadam Shalaka Ovalekar
VP, International Operations GM, Works (Nasik) CS & Legal Head
• 30+ years of experience in • 15+ years of experience • 15+ years of experience in
international operations in factory management secretarial and legal functions
• Holds bachelor’s degree in • Holds a master’s degree in • She is a CS, CWA, LLB and
commerce and postgraduate in food science and holds a bachelor’s degree in
marketing and sales management technology commerce
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Board of directors
Jay Mehta Ravinder Jain
Non-Executive Director Independent Director
• 35+yearsofrichindustrial experience • 45+yearsofexperienceinbusinessmanagement
• He is the Executive Vice Chairman of Gujarat Sidhee Cement Ltd and • Has held various management position like MD of Shaw Wallace, MD
Saurashtra Cement Ltd and is on the Board of various other private ofMillennium AlcobevandheadofMcDowellandCo.
andpublic limited companies • Has been instrumental in developing several green field businesses in
• Holdsamaster’sdegreeinbusinessmanagementfromIMDLAUSANNE, alcoholand beverage industry as wellas many well-known brands like
SWITZERLANDandabachelor’s degreeinindustrial engineering McDowells Whisky,BagpiperWhisky etc.
• Chemical engineer from IIT, Delhi and post graduate diploma in
businessadministration fromIIM, Ahmedabad
Viren Merchant Anjali Seth
Independent Director Independent Director
• 30+ years of experience and expertise in business management and • 30+yearsofexperienceasaprofessionallawyer
pharmaceuticalandhealthcareindustry • Plays a vital role in advising and consulting with banks, financial
• CurrentlyCEOofEncoreHealthcare PvtLtd. institutionsandcorporatesasalegalconsultantinmatterspertainingto
• Holdabachelor’sdegreeinScience M&A, PE Investments, industrial and employees' relations, corporate
governance,realestatenegotiation, legalmatters,statutoryissues, etc.
• HoldsabachelorsdegreeinLaw
Naresh Kothari
Independent Director
• 25+yearsofexperienceinbusinessbuilding andcapitalmarkets
• Has held various management roles including President of Edelweiss Capital, Senior
member of Management Committee, Co-Head of Edelweiss Alternative Asset
Advisors, HeadofCoverage&ECM,andCo-HeadofInstitutional Equities
• Holds a master’s degree from IIM Ahmedabad and a bachelor’s degree in
computerscience
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FY17 FY18 FY19 H1FY20
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shareholders through
Rs 9.6 crore 25% Rs 30 crore dividend of
dividends and
15%
buybacks
▪ Solar power projects to meet ~40%
of the total power requirement at the
manufacturing plants at Nadiad and
100% power requirement at Nasik
▪ Invested in waste water treatment,
Zero Liquid
moving towards zero discharge at
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manufacturing facilities
▪ Centers for women’s education,
financial aid towards medical
treatment of the underprivileged,
residential care expenses for the
physically challenged youth,
contribution to environment protection
by creating awareness for avoiding
usage of plastic, animal welfare etc.
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Strong industry fundamentals to drive growth
Indians staying abroad (in millions) 1
Indian diaspora
driving demand
for ethnic RTE
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There are more Indian staying outside their native country than any other nationality
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Increasing
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convenience
food
2016 2019 2023
▪ Consumers across the globe are opting for Gluten free, lactose free,
veganism, vegetarianism and nutritional food options
▪ Veganism has grown 500% since 2014 in the US3
▪ Amongst the international cuisines, Indian and Mexican cuisines are the
most preferred ones. Furthermore, vegans prefer Indian cuisine given
the multiple options in Indian dishes
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Ready-to-eat
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Meal
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Frozen food
accompaniments
powders
With a view to evolve with consumer preference, the company has been continuously expanding
its product basket with new launches every year
In FY19, the company entered a new segment of flavored drinks with the launch of “Badamazza”
under its Ashoka brand
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Strong distribution network
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Manufacturing units
Nadiad Facility
❑ 2 state of the art manufacturing plants located at Nashik spread across 10,100 sq. meters of area and Nadiad with a
built-up area of 15,000 sq. meters
❑ Both the facilities are HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and BRC (British Retail Consortium) accredited.
❑ Successfully commissioned Effluent Treatment Plant with zero-liquid discharge at Nasik facility
❑ Installing solar panels in both the facilities for captive consumption
Nashik Facility
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Awards & recognition
‘Truly Indian’ organic product
category won two silver awards in
2017
the SOFI awards of 2017, held by
Specialty Foods Association, USA.
Awarded ‘Best FMCG Company’ in
Agri-business sector (SME Sector) at
2009
the DHL- CNBC International
Awards for 2008-09 Awarded ‘Best Overall Exporter
of the Year’ (SME Sector) at the
2009
DHL- CNBC International
Awards for 2008-09
Accreditation of internationally
recognized HACCP (Hazard
2003
Analysis and Critical Control
Point) certification
APEDA (Ministry Of Commerce)
1998 Award for exceptional
performance in Exports
Awarded prestigious ISO 9002
certification by BVQI of U. K. 1996
for export promotion
Certifications and
accreditations
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Serve changing consumer needs with focus on profitability
▪ Identify latest consumer trends
and preferences and develop ▪ Continue to focus export
products to tap those markets of North America,
opportunities Continuous Europe, Australia, Middle East
▪ In-house team of food product ▪ Deepen presence in
specialists who are focused on geographies where there is
innovation
continuous product Focus on still low penetration of ADF
development growing brands
geographies
▪ Diversify and develop new
New allied
categories to deepen reach to ▪ Focus on profitability through
existing consumers categories Premium changing product mix in favor
▪ Entered new category of milk of higher margin products
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focused
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product mix
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Returns ratios
Return on Equity Return on Capital Employed Net Worth
% % Rs in Cr
14% 210
21% 208
11%
15%
198
12%
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7% 7%
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Historical profit and loss statement
Standalone Consolidated
(Rs Cr)
FY17 FY18 FY19 FY17 FY18 FY19
Revenue from operations 165.7 163.8 187.5 201.2 201.0 231.4
Other income 5.6 18.6 14.1 6.4 18.6 14.1
Total Income 171.3 182.4 201.5 207.5 219.6 245.5
Cost of material consumed 79.1 78.2 79.1 78.2 89.3
89.3
Changes in inventories -0.9 2.8 -4.2 -0.9 1.5 -11.1
Purchase of stock-in-trade 11.4 11.4 6.5 31.2 34.2 42.0
Employee expenses 13.8 13.9 13.4 17.4 16.4 16.1
Other expenses 40.6 39.7 47.3 52.5 49.3 56.3
Total Operating expenses 144.0 146.0 152.3 179.3 179.6 192.6
EBITDA 27.3 36.4 49.2 28.2 40.0 52.9
EBITDA margin 16.0% 20.0% 24.4% 13.6% 18.2% 21.5%
Finance cost 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.9
Depreciation 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.6 6.8 14.2
PBT 22.1 30.9 44.0 22.7 32.1 37.7
PBT margin 12.9% 17.0% 21.8% 11.0% 14.6% 15.4%
Tax Expenses (Credits) 7.7 8.6 13.5 8.2 14.0 12.4
PAT 14.3 22.3 30.5 14.6 18.1 25.3
PAT margin 8.4% 12.3% 15.1% 7.0% 8.2% 10.3%
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Historical balance sheet - Standalone
Rs in Crs FY17 FY18 FY19 Rs in Crs FY17 FY18 FY19
Share Capital 21.6 21.6 20.4 Fixed Assets incl. CWIP 70.5 70.7 70.1
Reserves 176.1 186.8 190.0 Income Tax Asset (Net) 2.7 3.0 3.2
Shareholders' Funds 197.7 208.4 210.4 Other Financial Assets 64.5 60.3 59.6
Secured Loans 0.1 0.03 -
Other Non Current Assets 0.4 0.6 3.4
Other liabilities 13.0 9.6 9.9
Total Non-Current Liabilities 210.8 218.0 220.3 Total Non-Current Assets 138.1 134.6 136.3
Trade Payables 9.0 11.0 11.0 Inventories 24.8 22.1 26.2
Other Current Liabilities 0.9 3.3 3.6 Sundry Debtors 31.4 39.8 42.2
Current Tax Liabilities - 2.5 1.8 Cash and Bank 9.4 27.6 16.4
Other Finnancial Liabilities 3.0 5.2 1.1 Other Financial Assets 8.2 3.3 8.0
Short Term Borrowings 4.4 1.3 - Other Current Assets 16.2 13.8 8.7
Total Current Liabilities 17.4 23.3 17.5 Total Current Assets 90.1 106.7 101.5
Total Liabilities 228.2 241.3 237.8 Total Assets 228.2 241.3 237.8
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Historical balance sheet - Consolidated
Rs in Crs FY17 FY18 FY19 Rs in Crs FY17 FY18 FY19
Share Capital 21.6 21.6 20.4 Fixed Assets incl. CWIP 82.3 80.2 70.5
Reserves 145.4 152.8 151.4 Income Tax Asset (Net) 2.7 3.0 3.2
Shareholders' Funds 167.0 174.4 171.8 Other Financial Assets 19.0 12.8 12.3
Secured Loans 0.1 0.03 -
Other Non Current Assets 0.4 0.6 3.4
Other liabilities 13.5 10.0 10.1
Total Non-Current Liabilities 180.6 184.4 182.0 Total Non-Current Assets 104.4 96.7 89.3
Trade Payables 10.5 13.8 13.8 Inventories 25.0 23.6 34.6
Other Current Liabilities 0.9 3.3 2.1 Sundry Debtors 34.0 43.0 43.9
Current Tax Liabilities 0.04 2.5 1.8 Cash and Bank 13.7 31.6 18.4
Other Finnancial Liabilities 6.3 7.8 4.6 Other Financial Assets 8.2 4.3 9.0
Short Term Borrowings 4.4 1.3 - Other Current Assets 17.5 13.9 9.0
Total Current Liabilities 22.2 28.7 22.3 Total Current Assets 98.3 116.5 114.9
Total Liabilities 202.8 213.1 204.2 Total Assets 202.8 213.1 204.2
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Anish Jhaveri (CFO)/ Shalaka Ovalekar (CS)
ADF Foods Limited
anish@adf-foods.com/
co_secretary@adf-foods.com
Marathon Innova B2 –G01, G. K. Road
Thank You
Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013
Pooja Dokania/ Arpit Gandhi
Pareto Capital (Investor Relations)
pooja.dokania@paretocapital.in/
arpit.gandhi@paretocapital.in
210, B Wing, Kanakia Wall Street
Andheri East, Mumbai -400069