28th Oct 2016 09:41
Vedanta Resources plc
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28 October 2016
Vedanta Resources plc
Vedanta Limited announces Q2 FY2017 Results
Vedanta Resources plc's subsidiary Vedanta Limited today announced results for the second quarter ended 30 September 2016.
Vedanta Limited
Consolidated Results for the Second Quarter ended 30 September 2016
Highest EBITDA and PAT in the last 7 quarters
Mumbai, India: Vedanta Limited today announced its unaudited consolidated results under Ind AS for the second financial quarter (Q2) ended 30 September 2016.
Financial Highlights |
· Revenues of Rs. 15,666 crore, up 9% q-o-q
· EBITDA of Rs. 4,640 crore up by 31% q-o-q, driven by strong operating performance and higher commodity prices
· Robust EBITDA margin1 of 39% vs. 32% in the previous quarter
· Attributable PAT at Rs. 1,252 crore, 17% higher y-o-y and 104% higher q-o-q
· Delivered cumulative cost and marketing savings of $ 421 mn over the last eighteen months
· Free cash flow post growth capex of Rs. 2,613 crore driven by operating performance and working capital initiatives
· Net debt reduced by Rs. 2,259 crore
· Strong financial position with total cash and liquid investments of Rs. 54,833 crore
· Contribution of c. Rs. 13,000 crore to the Indian Exchequer during H1 FY2017, in the form of taxes, duties, royalties and profit petroleum
· Interim dividend of Rs. 1.75 per share
Operational Highlights |
· Aluminium: Smelters continue to ramp-up, production run-rate of 1.1mtpa (excluding trial run) and 1.2mtpa (including trial run)
· Power: TSPL 3rd unit of 660MW capitalized; plant availability at 77%
· Zinc India: Mined metal production up 51% q-o-q, H2 expected to be significantly higher than H1 as per the mine plans
· O&G: Strong production at Rajasthan, Mangala EOR 24% higher q-o-q; blended cost down 10% q-o-q
· Iron ore: Mining and shipments from Goa resumed post monsoon
1. Excludes custom smelting at Copper India and Zinc India operations
Tom Albanese, Chief Executive Officer, Vedanta Limited, said: "We have made significant operational progress this quarter, with an increase in production from Zinc India quarter-on- quarter, good operating performance at our Oil & Gas business, the TSPL Power business now fully operational and Aluminium continuing to ramp-up. During the quarter, as a result of our improved operating performance and working capital initiatives, we maximised free cash flow. We have substantially reduced our debt and remain focused on strengthening our balance sheet, including by refinancing debt maturities. Simplifying the group structure continues to be a priority, and the Cairn India - Vedanta Limited merger remains on track for completion in Q1 CY2017, supported by the shareholders of both companies."
Consolidated Financial Performance |
The consolidated financial performance of the company under Ind AS during the period is as under:
(In Rs. crore, except as stated)
FY 2016 | Particulars | Q2 | Q1 | H1 | ||||
Actual | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | % Change | FY 2017 | % Change | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | |
63,900 | Net Sales/Income from operations | 15,666 | 16,340 | (4)% | 14,364 | 9% | 30,030 | 33,284 |
15,183 | EBITDA | 4,640 | 4,281 | 8% | 3,543 | 31% | 8,183 | 8,419 |
30% | EBITDA Margin1 | 39% | 34% |
| 32% |
| 36% | 33% |
5,782 | Finance cost | 1,450 | 1,446 | 0% | 1,393 | 4% | 2,843 | 2,819 |
4,558 | Other Income | 1,252 | 1,336 | (6)% | 1,115 | 12% | 2,367 | 2,310 |
(23) | Forex loss/ (gain) | (4) | (33) |
| 67 |
| 63 | (5) |
13,950 | Profit before Depreciation and Taxes | 4,469 | 4,225 | 6% | 3,162 | 41% | 7,631 | 7,914 |
6,209 | Depreciation | 1,529 | 1,527 | 0% | 1,514 | 1% | 3,043 | 3,048 |
7,740 | Profit before Exceptional items | 2,940 | 2,698 | 9% | 1,648 | 78% | 4,588 | 4,866 |
13,862 | Exceptional Items2 | - | 90 |
| - |
| - | 131 |
1,894 | Taxes | 662 | 551 | 20% | 491 | 35% | 1,154 | 1,085 |
(8,016) | Profit After Taxes | 2,278 | 2,058 | 11% | 1,157 | 97% | 3,435 | 3,651 |
5,573 | Profit After Taxes before Exceptional items | 2,278 | 2,148 | 6% | 1,157 | 97% | 3,435 | 3,783 |
2,915 | Minority Interest | 1,026 | 989 | 4% | 542 | 89% | 1,568 | 1,739 |
58% | Minority Interest excl. Exceptional Items % | 45% | 48% |
| 47% |
| 46% | 47% |
(10,931) | Attributable PAT after exceptional items | 1,252 | 1,069 | 17% | 615 | 104% | 1,867 | 1,912 |
2,329 | Attributable PAT before exceptional items | 1,252 | 1,119 | 12% | 615 | 104% | 1,867 | 2,003 |
(36.87) | Basic Earnings per Share (Rs./share) | 4.22 | 3.61 | 17% | 2.07 | 104% | 6.30 | 6.45 |
7.86 | Basic EPS before Exceptional Items | 4.22 | 3.77 | 12% | 2.07 | 104% | 6.30 | 6.76 |
65.46 | Exchange rate (Rs./$) - Average | 66.96 | 64.91 | 3.2% | 66.93 | 0% | 66.95 | 64.23 |
66.33 | Exchange rate (Rs./$) - Closing | 66.66 | 65.74 | 1.4% | 67.62 | (1.4)% | 66.66 | 65.74 |
1. Excludes custom smelting at Copper India and Zinc India operations
2. Exceptional Items pre tax
Note: All numbers are as per Ind AS. Previous period figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary to conform to current period presentation.
Revenues
Revenue in Q2 was up 9% sequentially due to higher volumes from Zinc and Power (3rd unit of TSPL became operational) businesses, accompanied by higher metal and oil prices, partially offset by lower volumes from Iron Ore on account of the monsoon season.
Revenues in Q2 were 4% lower y-o-y, on account of lower oil and copper prices, lower volumes at Zinc and Cairn India, partially offset by ramp-ups in volume from the Power business.
EBITDA and EBITDA Margins
EBITDA at Rs. 4,640 crore was 31% higher sequentially due to higher metal and oil prices, higher volumes from Zinc, lower discount to Brent, partly offset by lower volumes from Iron Ore on account of the monsoon season.
EBITDA was up by 8% on a y-o-y basis on account of higher metal prices, improved cost efficiencies at Aluminium business, lower discount to Brent, ramp up of volumes in the Power business, partially offset by lower volumes from Zinc India as per the mine plans and lower oil prices.
EBITDA margin was strong at 39% in the current quarter vs. 32% in the previous quarter. The robust margin was a result of higher metal prices, increased volumes from the Zinc business that drove lower costs, cost optimization and lower discount to Brent.
Depreciation
Depreciation at Rs. 1,529 crore, was higher by Rs. 15 crore q-o-q mainly on account of capitalization of new capacities at the Aluminium and Power businesses.
Depreciation was at similar levels y-o-y. Higher depreciation on account of capitalization of new capacities at the Aluminium and Power businesses, was partially offset by lower depreciation charge at Cairn India due to lower volumes, and closure of the Lisheen mine in Q3 FY2016.
Finance Cost and Other Income
Finance cost during the quarter was Rs. 1,450 crore, higher by Rs. 57 crore q-o-q due to capitalization of new capacities at the Aluminium and Power businesses and an increase in the proportion of INR borrowings in the borrowing mix, partly offset by reducing interest rates on INR borrowings.
Finance cost was at similar levels compared to Q2 FY2016. The increase in finance costs due to capitalization at the Aluminium and Power businesses was offset by capitalization of interest pertaining to aluminium capacities under ramp up at Jharsuguda-II smelter (was earlier being expensed when project execution was temporarily on hold).
Other income at Rs. 1,252 crore was higher by Rs. 137 crore sequentially, due to higher mark- to-market gains on investments in the current quarter.
Other income was lower by Rs. 84 crore y-o-y due to lower investment corpus on account of the special dividend paid by HZL.
Non-Operational Forex Loss/Gain
During the quarter, rupee appreciation of 1.4% led to a net forex gain of Rs. 4 crore.
Taxes
Tax expense was at Rs. 662 crore during the quarter, resulting in a tax rate of 23% (excluding DDT, tax expense was Rs. 575 crore, the tax rate was 20%) compared with tax rate of 26% (excluding DDT) for Q1 FY2017.
Attributable Profit After Tax and Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Attributable Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter was at Rs. 1,252 crore and EPS for the quarter was at Rs. 4.22 per share. Minority interest was at 45%.
Ind AS implementation |
The Company has adopted Ind AS for preparation of accounts from 1st April 2016. Comparative periods have been restated under Ind AS as per the guidelines (these are not audited). The opening balance sheet as at 1st April 2015 and the sub-periods would get finalized along with annual financial statements for FY2017.
Balance Sheet |
The Company is focused on strengthening its balance sheet by maximizing free cash flow, refinancing and terming out maturing debt, and simplifying the group structure. Our financial position remains robust with cash and liquid investments of Rs. 54,833 crore. The Company follows a Board approved investment policy and invests in high quality debt instruments with the mutual funds, bonds and fixed deposits with banks. The portfolio is rated by CRISIL which has assigned a rating of "Very Good" (meaning Highest Safety) to our portfolio. Further, the Company has undrawn committed facilities of $ 0.45 bn as on September 30, 2016.
As on 30 September 2016, gross debt1 marginally increased by Rs. 275 crore during the quarter to Rs. 66,794 crore. Net debt1 reduced by Rs. 2,259 crore to Rs. 11,961 crore on account of positive free cash flow.
Out of the total debt of Rs. 66,794 crore, the INR/USD split is approximately 78%/ 22%. Further, the gross debt comprises of long term loans of Rs. 61,537 crore and short term loans of Rs. 5,257 crore.
1. From the current quarter onwards, Buyer's Credit is being classified as Trade payables under Ind AS (in line with IFRS)
Corporate |
Merger Update of Vedanta Limited and Cairn India Limited
On July 22, 2016, Vedanta Limited and its subsidiary Cairn India Limited revised the terms of the proposed merger. As per the revised terms, public shareholders of Cairn India will receive, for each equity share held, one equity share in Vedanta Limited and four 7.5% Redeemable Preference Shares in Vedanta Limited with a face value of Rs. 10 each.
The shareholders of Vedanta Resources Plc, Vedanta Limited and Cairn India Limited and the secured and unsecured creditors of Vedanta Limited have approved the Scheme with requisite majority. The Scheme is now subject to the approval of the jurisdictional High Courts and other regulatory approvals, and is expected to be completed by Q1 CY2017.
Dividend
The Board declared an interim dividend of Rs. 1.75 per share. The Board is expected to announce a dividend policy at Vedanta Limited this fiscal year following completion of the merger with Cairn India.
Results Conference Call
Please note that the results presentation is available in the Investor Relations section of the company website www.vedantalimited.com
Following the announcement, there will be a conference call at 6:00 PM (IST) on Friday, 28th October 2016, where senior management will discuss the company's results and performance. The dial-in numbers for the call are as below:
Event |
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Telephone Number |
Earnings conference call on October 28, 2016
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India - 6:00 PM (IST) |
Mumbai main access +91 22 3938 1017 Mumbai standby access +91 22 6746 8333 |
Singapore - 8:30 PM (Singapore Time) |
Toll free number 800 101 2045 | |
Hong Kong - 8:30 PM (Hong Kong Time) |
Toll free number 800 964 448 | |
UK - 01:30 PM (UK Time) |
Toll free number 0 808 101 1573 | |
US - 8:30 AM (Eastern Time) |
Toll free number 1 866 746 2133 | |
For online registration |
http://services.choruscall.in/diamondpass/registration?confirmationNumber=5267915 | |
Replay of Conference Call (28 Oct 2016 to 4 Nov 2016)
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Mumbai +91 22 3065 2322 +91 22 6181 3322 Passcode: 63835# |
For further information, please contact:
Communications | Finsbury |
Roma Balwani President - Group Communications, Sustainability and CSR Tel: +91 22 6646 1000
| Daniela Fleischmann Tel: +44 20 7251 3801 |
Investors |
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Ashwin Bajaj Director - Investor Relations
Radhika Arora Associate General Manager - Investor Relations
Ravindra Bhandari Manager - Investor Relations | Tel: +44 20 7659 4732 Tel: +91 22 6646 1531 |
About Vedanta Resources
Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed diversified global natural resources company. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia and Australia. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of trust, sustainability, growth, entrepreneurship, integrity, respect and care. For more information, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.
Disclaimer
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