TV18BRDCST
The investor presentation outlines the amalgamation of RIL's media and distribution businesses into Network18, creating a diversified media powerhouse with enhanced scale and market presence. The merger involves listed entities TV18, Den, and Hathway being merged into Network18, resulting in a net debt-free company with improved financials and strategic positioning.
Scale of reported figures
Key financials
| Revenue | ₹6,014 crore | |
| EBITDA | ₹855 crore | |
| PAT | ₹88 crore | |
| Net Debt | ₹60 crore |
Segment commentary
News Broadcasting
Network18 standalone will focus on the news broadcasting business of TV18.
Cable Distribution
Combined cable business includes Den and Hathway with a stake in GTPL, resulting in 27 million connected homes.
ISP Business
Combined ISP business from Den and Hathway with a 6.7% share of wireline subscribers.
Digital News
Includes New18.com, FirstPost, and MoneyControl under Digital Co.
Guidance & outlook
- Expected to be net debt-free post-merger.
- Enhanced scale benefits for all businesses.
- Simplification of the listed media and distribution structure.
Key takeaways
- The merger consolidates RIL's media assets into Network18, creating a stronger market presence.
- Resultant company is net debt-free with improved financials.
- Enhanced scale across content and distribution segments.
- Simplified corporate structure reduces complexity and potential discounts.
Risks flagged
- Approval requirements from SEBI, stock exchanges, shareholders, creditors, company law authorities, Income Tax Department, NCLT Mumbai, and DoT.




Educational analysis only. Not investment advice. Consult a
SEBI-registered advisor before investing. Source: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/TV18BRDCST_19022020214123_TV18StockExchangePresentationMerger.pdf
Full transcript (1,497 words)
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February 19, 2020
National Stock Exchange of India Limited, BSE Limited,
Listing Department, Exchange Plaza, Department of Corporate Services
Plot No. C/1, G-Block, Listing,
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), P J Towers, Dalal Street,
Mumbai-400051 Mumbai - 400 001
Trading Symbol: TV18BRDCST SCRIP CODE: 532800
Sub: Investor Presentation by Network18 on Composite Scheme of
Amalgamation and Arrangement
Dear Sirs,
We enclose herewith Investor Presentation being released by Network18 Media &
Investments Limited on the captioned Scheme.
You are requested to take the same on record.
Thanking You,
For TV18 Broadcast Limited
Encl.: As above
TVl8 Broadcast Limited
(CIN- L74300MH2005PLC281753)
Regd. office: First Floor,Empire Complex.414-SenapatiBapatMarg. LowerPare!,Mumbai-400013
T+91 2240019000,66667777 Wwww.nw18.~omE:investors.tv18@nw18.com
Investor Presentation
Creating a Diversified Media and Distribution
Powerhouse
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Synopsis of transaction
Merging of RIL’s media & distribution businesses into Network18
Listed entities TV18, Den and Hathway to be merged into Network18
Network18 shares to be issued to shareholders of all of the above in swap-ratio
as determined by valuers
Ring-fencing of businesses by placing in wholly owned subsidiaries (WOS)
Cable Distribution, Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Digital businesses and
investments to be placed under separate WOS’s of Network18 – Cable Co, ISP
Co & Digital Co
Resultant: Diversified business, with better visibility and control
Network18 standalone = News Broadcasting business of TV18
Cable Co = Combined Cable business of Den and Hathway + stake in GTPL
ISP Co = Combined ISP business of Den and Hathway
Digital Co = Digital News business (New18.com, FirstPost, MoneyControl)
Unique combination of content & distribution across linear and digital
Net debt free company. Mid-cap stock with ~2000 Cr market-cap
Flagship Media & Distribution entity of Reliance group
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Simplification of the listed media & distribution businesses of the group
Current Structure
Reliance
Industries Ltd
Sole (“RIL”) Sole
Beneficiary Beneficiary
Digital Media
Independent
Distribution
Media Trust
Trust
Erstwhile Erstwhile
RIL RIL RIL
Public Public Den Public Hathway
Companies Companies Companies
Promoters Promoters
78.7% 13.4% 7.9% 72.0% 5.9% 22.1%
75.0% 25.0%
NW18
(Listed) DEN Hathway
39.6% (Listed) (Listed)
51.2% TV18
IMT + RIL (Listed)
Cos: 9.2% Entities to be merged
Swap ratio for merger
Structure Post Merger
RIL ‒ 191 shares of NW18 for every 100
shares of DEN
Sole Beneficiary
‒ 78 shares of NW18 for every 100
Trusts
shares of Hathway
100%
‒ 92 shares of NW18 for every 100
Public RIL
Companies1 shares of TV18
64.3%
35.7% Merged NW18
(Listed)
100% 100% 100%
WOS2 WOS1 WOS3
(Cable Co) (Digital Co) (ISP Co)
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Strategic Rationale
Creates one of India’s Largest Listed Media & Distribution Companies
~ Rs 8,000 Cr annual revenue
~ Rs 12,000 Cr market-cap (current price x no. of shares post merger)
Combined group will be a major player across TV and Digital value chain
~13% of TV market, both by viewership and pay-TV subscribers
India’s largest News network and #3 Entertainment broadcaster
#1 cable distributor with 27 mn connected homes across the country
6.7% share of wireline subscribers in India
Enhanced scale to benefit all businesses
Retain a higher share of the consumer spend on TV content within group
Simplifies structure of Network18, and reduces number of listed entities
Unique combination of content & distribution across linear and digital
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Financial Rationale
Balanced mix of annuity (~53% subscription) and seasonal (advertising
and others) revenue
Reduced volatility of profitability and future levers of growth
Capital structure to improve - Combined company to be Net Debt free
Cost synergies from removal of overheads
Net debt free company with strong financials
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Proforma Financial Summary - Profitable and Net-Debt free
(1)
Merged NW18
)
0 2 Advertisement Broadb NW18
Y and program and Hathway 2%
F syndication Subscription Advertisement 10% 22%
M 100% 36% & Others, 64%
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B Cable
Cable 69%
90%
Parameter 9MFY20(1) Parameter 9MFY20 Parameter 9MFY20 Parameter` 9MFY20 Parameter 9MFY20
Revenue 143 Revenue 3,750 Revenue 964 Revenue 1,343 Revenue 6,014
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% growth 15.3% % growth (0.3%) % growth 3.4% % growth 10.6% % growth (0.3%)
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M s EBITDA (73) EBITDA 464 EBITDA 148 EBITDA 315 EBITDA 855
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a n s e PAT (279) PAT 275 PAT 36 PAT 56 PAT 88
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N I( Gross Debt 1,460(2) Gross Debt 2,103 Gross Debt 208 Gross Debt 2,048 Gross Debt 5,817
Cash 93 Cash 210 Cash 2,237 Cash 3,309 Cash 5,756
Net Debt 1,367 Net Debt 1,891 Net Debt (2,029) Net Debt (1,261) Net Debt 60
Note: Cash includes Investments and Bank balances along with cash & cash equivalents (1) NW18 calculated as NW18 consolidated excluding TV18 consolidated (2) Excludes Interco debt from TV18
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Reorganization to Benefit Shareholders of All Merging Entities
CONTENT ENTITIES
Much-improved profitability for Network18 and TV18 shareholders
Access to steady cash generation businesses; likely to re-rate multiple
Streamlining of two layer ListCo structure, thereby eliminating HoldCo discount
Net-debt free profile on a consolidated basis to boost ROE and allow for future growth
DISTRIBUTION ENTITIES
Integration with media, and growth from channel pricing by broadcaster
Scale benefits and cost synergies to aid growth
Exposure to digital content consumption growth
COMMON BENEFITS
Leading market positions across multiple industry segments
Enhanced liquidity of merged Network18 (~64.3% promoter holding)
Increase in equity market following due to ~Rs 12,000 Cr market cap
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Current shareholding pattern
Network18 TV18 DEN Hathway
Particulars
Nos in Cr % Nos in Cr % Nos in Cr % Nos in cr %
RIL shareholding 78.52 75.0% 15.83 9.2% 37.45 78.5% 127.37 72.0%
Network18 shareholding - - 87.72 51.2% 0.07 0.1% - -
Den erstwhile promoters - - - - 3.78 7.9% - -
Hathway erstwhile promoters - - - - - - 39.19 22.1%
Total Promoter & Promoter Group 78.52 75.0% 103.55 60.4% 41.29 86.5% 166.56 94.1%
Public shareholders 26.17 25.0% 67.88 39.6% 6.43 13.5% 10.45 5.9%
Total 104.69 100.0% 171.44 100.0% 47.72 100.0% 177.01 100.0%
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Post scheme shareholding pattern of Network18
(1)
Network18
Particulars
Nos in cr %
RIL shareholding 263.96 64.3%
Promoter & promoter group 263.96 64.3%
DENerstwhile promoters 7.22 1.8%
Hathway erstwhile promoters 30.57 7.4%
Other public shareholders 108.96 26.5%
Publicshareholders 146.75 35.7%
TOTAL 410.71 100.0%
Note 1: Based on the share swap ratio
Note 2: The erstwhile promoters of DEN and Hathway would be categorized as public shareholders with no special rights.
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Approvals required; Advisors to the transaction, and Timelines
SEBI and Stock Exchanges
Shareholders and Creditors' of all merging entities
Approvals
Company law regulatory authorities and Income Tax Dept
Required
NCLT Mumbai
Approval of the DoT(1)
Lawyer: Trilegal
Valuer: BDO Valuation advisory LLP (Registered Valuer) and MSKA & Associates (Chartered
Transaction
Accountants)
Partners
Fairness Opinion: Citigroup Global Markets India Pvt Ltd (for Network18) and ICICI Securities
(for TV18, Den and Hathway)
Appointed Date Appointed date for Merger: February 1st, 2020
Scheme, subject to receipt of all approvals, is expected to be consummated by Q2FY21
Note: (1) Required for transfer of ISP license (DEN) and Unified License –ISP (Hathway).
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Disclaimer
This presentation is issued by Network18 Media & Investments Limited (the “Company”) for
general information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or offer or invitation to
sell or issue any securities of the Company, nor shall it be relied on in connection with any
contract. This presentation may include statements which may constitute forward-looking
statements such as statements about the strategy for growth, business development, market
position, expenditures, and financial results. However, it should not be relied upon as a
recommendation or forecast by the Company. Please note that the past performance of the
Company should not be considered as indicative of future results. The actual results or
performance of the Company could differ materially from those projected in any such forward-
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made by or on behalf of the Company. None of the Company, its Directors, Promoter or affiliates
or any of their respective employees, advisers or representatives accepts any responsibility or
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implied, for the contents hereof including its accuracy, fairness or completeness . Any opinions or
information expressed in this presentation are subject to change without notice.
Thank You
For further information - Investor Relations:
Website: www.nw18.com Abhishek Agarwal
Email: investors.n18@nw18.com Network18 Media & Investments Ltd.
abhishek.agarwal@nw18.com