SRF Limited Investor Presentation September 2014 Diversity. Innovation. Performance Disclaimer Certain statements in this document may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like regulatory changes, local political or economic developments, and many other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. SRF Limited 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. 2 Contents Overview Business Segments Consolidated Snapshots Outlook Other Milestones 3 Overview Overview History & Heritage Our legacy since 1889 Known as one of India’s respected business houses Winner of Deming Prize Group known for philanthropic work 2004: Tyre Cord Business Run and manage some of the premiere 2012: Chemicals Business academic institutions of India 5 Overview Operations SRF is • A multi-business manufacturing entity • An Indian multinational • Engaged in the manufacture of chemical based industrial intermediates 9 plants in India 4 plants abroad 6 Overview Business Leadership SRF has been one of the early players in India to enter: Nylon tyre Belting Coated cord fabrics fabrics fabrics Specialty chemicals Refrigerants • Engineering plastics First and the only company in India so far to have developed technology to manufacture R-134a, an ozone friendly refrigerant • The only manufacturer of polyester tyre cord fabrics in India 7 Overview Global No. 2 Domestic Market Leader Market Rankings Belting fabrics Tyre cord Refrigerants Domestic No. 2 Nylon 6 tyre cord fabrics Belting fabrics Engineering plastics Fishnet twine Specialty chemicals Packaging films 8 Overview Revenues Global Workforce Consolidated, FY14 figures in $ million rounded off At a Glance EBIT No of Countries with Manufacturing Plants as on 31st March 2014 No of Business Segments No of Countries Exporting to 9 Overview Technical Textiles • Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Fluorochemicals Tyre cord fabrics • • (nylon & polyester) • Business Profile Films for Flexible Packaging Refrigerants • Chlorinated solvents Polyethylene Belting fabrics • Coated fabrics • Laminated fabrics • Industrial yarns Revenue Operating Profit Number of Plant Locations Consolidated, FY14 figures in $ mn Terephthalate (BOPET) Specialty Chemicals • Bi-axially Oriented • Organic intermediates Bi-axially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) Engineering Plastics • 363.3 27.2 7 Polymer compounds Revenue Operating Profit Number of Plant Locations 159.3 31.8 4 Revenue 147 Operating Profit -0.8 Number of Plant Locations 4 10 Overview Shareholding Pattern Shareholding Pattern (05th Sep’14) DII 13.6% FIIs 10.7% Promoters 52.4% Public 17.7% Prominent Shareholders % of total capital DSP Mutual Fund 4.21 Sundaram Mutual Fund 3.98 UTI Mutual Fund 3.39 Government Pension Fund Global 2.26 Amansa Capital 1.53 LSV Emerging Equity Fund 1.15 Corporate Bodies 5.5% 11 Overview Commences production of nylon engineering plastics 1970 Incorporated as Shri Ram Fibres Commenced operations of nylon tyre cord at Manali Shri Ram Fibres renamed as SRF Ltd Commenced production of coated fabrics 1979 1974 Path of Progress 1990 1986 1983 1989 Commissioning of Belting Fabrics facilities Entered Chemicals Business with production of refrigerants New Chemical Complex partly commissioned at Dahej, Gujarat in India Ventured into Packaging Films Business 2012 1995 Set up facilities in Thailand and South Africa in the Packaging Films Business 2013 2008 Made 2 overseas acquisitions, one for tyre cord plant in Thailand, the other one for belting fabrics in South Africa 12 Overview Business Evolution Relative Composition (in %) of Businesses FY11 Revenue* $579 mn FY14 Revenue $670 mn Successful Transformation: Multiple business Technical Textiles 53.5% 309.3mn 54.2% 363.3mn entity with focus on knowledge based industries Chemicals & Polymers 21.4% 124.5mn 23.7% 159.3mn Packaging Films 25.0% 145.2mn 21.9% 147mn *FY11 : Chemicals & Polymers revenues include $22.8 mn from CER’s 13 Overview Growth Levers Nurture innovation through R&D Focus on building leadership businesses Build and Reposition maintain market portfolio towards leadership in business segments Build a Company knowledge based products known and respected for its R&D Continue to build new competencies in the chemical technology space Focus on building knowledge based value-added products capabilities De-risk from Technical Textiles Business Drive growth in new businesses 14 Overview Leadership Team Mr. Arun Bharat Ram Chairman Mr. Ashish Bharat Ram Managing Director Mr. Kartik Bharat Ram Dy Managing Director Mr. Rajdeep Anand President (CTG) Mr. Sushil Kapoor President & CEO (TTB) Mr. Rajendra Prasad President & CFO Mr. Prashant Mehra President & CEO (PFB) Mr. Anurag Jain President & CEO (SCB) Mr. Suresh Kannan President & CEO (BF, CF & LF) Mr. Ajay Chowdhury President & CHRO Mr. Prashant Yadav President & CEO (FCB & EP) Mr. Sanjay Chatrath President & CEO (TCF) 15 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Business Segments Packaging Films Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Nylon Tyre Cord Fabrics Despite increase in radialisation of bus & truck tyre segment, the demand for NTCF is expected to remain stable on account of growth in Tractor, 2 wheeler and OTR tyre segments Continues to be the domestic market leader and ranked world Number 2 in Nylon 6 Free cash flow generating business, no major investments anticipated Four facilities located in India and one in Thailand with a total capacity of nearly 50 KTPA Nylon 6 yarn and around 60 KTPA conversion 17 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Polyester Tyre Cord Fabrics Global surplus in PTCF leading to lower realisations; yarn developed for alternate applications The only manufacturer of polyester tyre cord fabrics in India 18 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Belting Fabrics Largest manufacturer of belting fabrics in India and second largest in the world; domestic market share ~60% Segment reporting healthy performance; anticipated improvement in infrastructure sector to provide further boost Facilities located in India and South Africa 19 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Coated Fabrics State-of-the-art coating line offers PVC coated fabric with Acrylic / PVDF finishes and polyurethane coated fabrics Integrated manufacturing facility from polyester yarn to fabricated articles Economic slowdown has impacted performance – operating at low utilisation levels 20 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Laminated Fabrics Laminated fabric is a combination of a polyester fabric with a film (PVC or another) on either or both sides Lower advertising spends on account of slowdown has led to subdued demand New modern facility in Uttarakhand, India 21 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Key Highlights Revenues 356.5 354.7 Operating Profits 363.3 30 309.3 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 $ million FY11 27.2 19.2 20.5 FY12 FY13 FY14 $ million Tyre Cord Sales Trend (in MTs) 61,170 • with stable contribution to overall 59,403 55,219 revenues and profitability 51,668 • FY11 FY12 Free cash flow generating business FY13 No further investments anticipated FY14 22 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Business Segments Packaging Films Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Fluorochemicals Business Refrigerant portfolio consists of R-22, R-134a and HFC blends: R-410A, R-404A and R-407C Over 40% share of the Indian market besides being well accepted worldwide Only manufacturer of R-134a in India Global distribution network, well positioned to service the international Global size capacity for market, witnessing R-134a with two favorable industry manufacturing facilities in dynamics India 24 Technical Textiles Strong knowledge of Fluorination and other halogen chemistry along with concerted focus on R&D led to development of complex Organofluorine compounds Packaging Films Specialty Chemicals Business More than 25 years of experience handling fluorine molecules; one of the most hazardous chemicals Team of over 200 employees covering R&D, pilot projects and engineering design Aimed at meeting demands of Pharma and Agrochemical industry Success in commercialisation of over 20 molecules; over 50 molecules at various stages of development IPR and knowledge oriented business; unmatched in India and unique advantage over low cost manufacturers in China Multi product Chemicals & Polymers Customer requirements drive process development through in-house R&D and engineering design; IPR of the process with SRF for in-house developed processes : Multi customer : Multi application Cross selling amongst existing and new customers 25 Driving Innovation through R&D • Developing since 2003 internal competencies and capabilities to create breakthrough process innovations • Equipped facilities with and state-of-the-art an ingenious R&D team of scientists and technologists • 2 R&D centres in India • Focus on developing new processes and technologies • 39 patents filed till date 26 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Chemical Complex at Dahej • Presently developing 126 acres out of 293 acres in Phase I Operational Units • Facilities to produce multiple products with focus on fluorochemicals and specialty chemicals o Five Specialty Chemicals plants o New Global Scale HFC 134a plant Announced investments aggregating more than $ 275 mn till date o One Chlorinated Solvent Plant o Total capitalisation in excess of $ 212 mn o o Announced capex includes investments in 2 plants for Specialty Chemicals approved in the current FY 15 MW Captive Power plant • • • $ 23 mn $ 19 mn Major investments in infrastructure committed supporting Most future investments in this site expected to lead to better site profitability 27 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Key Highlights Revenues Operating Profit 200.8 99 172.5 73.3 124.5 159.3 43.8 CER 22.8 101.7 FY11 127.5 FY12 128.7 FY13 159.3 Ex CER FY14 49 70.2 22.2 57.8 42.3 26.8 28.8 FY11 FY12 15.6 FY13 31.8 31.8 FY14 $ million $ million • Outlook for Specialty Chemicals Business remains robust • Enhanced R-134a capacities should improve volumes • Investments in Dahej to aid improvement in revenues and profitability in FY15 • Currently, 100% capacity utilisation of Engineering Plastic Plants 28 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Business Segments Packaging Films Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Key Highlights Global demand-supply Industry estimated to grow at apprx 5% p.a. globally and apprx 12% p.a. domestically mismatch; product is a pure commodity and goes through industry cycles; No new capacity addition announced Second-largest manufacturer of thin BOPET films in India Strong focus on value-added products Expanded globally with facilities in Thailand and South Africa at a total investment of US $ 125 million 30 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Overseas Operations BOPP Plant at South Africa • BOPET Plant at Thailand Set up a greenfield BOPP film plant and a vacuum metallisation plant in KwaZulu Natal, • Set up a greenfield BOPET film plant and a vacuum South Africa in 2013 metallisation plant in Rayong, Thailand in 2013 • World class facility with 25,500 TPA capacity • • World class facility with 28,500 TPA capacity Demand-supply gap in South Africa with local • Products demand exceeding the supply • Operations stable and performance in quality conscious markets like Japan and South Korea, with is expected to improve as local consumers shift from imports to buying film from SRF accepted consistent demand from these regions • Unit is reporting steady performance 31 Technical Textiles Chemicals & Polymers Packaging Films Key Highlights Revenues Operating Profits 147 145.2 110 FY11 58 103.3 FY12 FY13 FY11 FY14 $ million 1 -0.8 FY12 FY13 FY14 $ million • Packaging Films Capacity and Utilisation Trend 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 4.2 98% 100% 72% 91% 97,000 59,500 59,500 59,500 FY11 FY12 FY13 Capacity - MTs BOPP and BOPET films being commodities, go through the 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% industry cycles • Global facilities in Thailand and South Africa to contribute positively in FY2015 FY14 Utilisation Rate 32 Consolidated Snapshots Consolidated Snapshots Financial Performance Trends Consolidated Revenue 667.3 579 669.7 630.5 73.3 43.8 22.8 CER 556.2 594 586.7 FY11 FY12 FY13 669.7 Ex CER FY14 Business Segments CPB Technical Textiles Packaging Films 200.8 356.5 354.7 363.3 172.5 124.5 22.8 309.3 101.7 FY11 FY12 Figures in $ million FY13 FY14 FY11 73.3 159.3 43.8 127.5 128.7 FY12 FY13 147 145.2 110 103.3 FY12 FY13 159.3 FY14 FY11 FY14 34 Consolidated Snapshots Consolidated EBIT 130.5 22.2 Financial Performance Trends 113.2 74.7 70.2 108.3 50.7 42.3 43 FY11 CER 50.7 32.4 FY12 Ex CER FY13 FY14 Business Segments Technical Textiles 30 27.2 19.2 CPB 49 99 57.9 58 22.2 70.2 20.5 Packaging Films 31.8 42.3 31.8 26.8 FY11 FY12 Figures in $ million FY13 FY14 FY11 28.8 15.6 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY11 4.2 1 -0.8 FY12 FY13 FY14 35 Consolidated Snapshots Financial Performance Trends Consolidated PBIDT 159 Consolidated PAT 81 144 22.2 CER 110 70.2 PBIDT Margin% (Ex CER) 136.8 27 73.8 22 24 11 FY11 FY12 67.7 PBIDT Margin% 88 Ex CER 42 FY13 47 66.2 13 FY14 $ million 11 FY11 $ million EPS ($) • 1.3 9 16 FY12 13.6 2 PAT Margin% (Ex CER) 27 28.4 14 17 11 CER 63 Ex CER 88 42.3 14.8 PAT Margin% 7 27 4 2 FY13 FY14 Expect to see improved performance going ahead on account of 1.1 0.7 • Successful business transformation • Enhanced volumes/ productivity 0.5 across key segments FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 36 Consolidated Snapshots Financial Performance Trends Net Worth 257 FY11 292 FY12 323 FY13 Gross Block 340 1,019 FY14 $ million 632 691 FY11 FY12 793 FY13 FY14 $ million • Dahej facility to produce multiple products with focus on specialty chemicals and fluorochemicals • Return ratios are anticipated to improve as capex incurred leads to growth and profitability 37 Consolidated Snapshots Financial Performance Trends Dividend Payout* (%) Net Debt: Equity (x) 41.2 20.4 FY11 25.0 26.4 FY12 FY13 1.02 0.8 FY14 0.58 0.59 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 * Including Corporate Dividend Tax RONW (%) ROCE 94.2 32 CWIP in $ Mn ROCE (%) 69.6 22 13 8 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 29.4 18.8 FY11 24.2 FY12 13.9 FY13 18.7 7.9 FY14 38 Outlook Outlook • Technical Textiles Business NTCF is expected to remain a key business in the segment and a generator of steady cash flow • Demand for NTCF to mirror Indian GDP growth as it is closely linked to the transportation sector • Improving macroeconomic environment to have a positive impact on laminated, coated and belting fabric segments going forward 40 Outlook • Chemicals & Polymers Business Expanded R-134a capacities should assist significant sales improvement in the domestic and export markets • Loss of R-22 markets due to phase down for emissive use will be compensated by increasing feedstock use by the Specialty Chemicals segment • Future potential and prospects of the Specialty Chemicals Business remain robust • Focus on expanding range of specialty products and moving towards higher value-added products in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors • Ongoing investments in R&D leading to a healthy pipeline of new products: two new dedicated plants commissioned at Dahej to drive revenues and profitability in FY15 41 Outlook • Packaging Films Business Robust domestic FMCG demand and fast urbanisation leading to healthy growth in demand: industry being cyclical, the situation is expected to turnaround in the near future • Focus on full utilisation of assets and incorporating more value-added products in the portfolio • First full year contribution from international operations in FY 2015; expected to positively impact overall performance 42 Other Milestones Other Milestones Awards & Recognitions Winner of Deming Prizes for 2 businesses Chemicals Business 2012 Tyre Cord Business 2004 SRF in CII-ITC Sustainability Awards Forbes’ ‘Best Under a Billion List’ 2011 2008 Strong Commitment 2009, 2010 & 2011 Significant Achievement 2013 Sustainability Prize 44 Other Milestones Awards & Recognitions CSR Awards 2012 Businessworld FICCI CSR Award Best CFO Award 2013 Aaj Tak Care Awards 2013 Greentech CSR Award 2012: ‘Best CFO’ presented by a leading Indian business magazine BusinessWorld 45 Other Milestones Concern for Community Education Vocational Skills Undertakes up-gradation of government schools under ‘Quality Education for All’ programme, covering 90 primary and middle schools across 60 villages; impacting more than 25,000 children spread across 6 states in India Undertakes several initiatives to improve the employability of people especially the younger generation from the disadvantaged communities by way of providing vocational skills Natural Resource Management Continues to reach out to poor families in Alwar district in India to improve their livelihood; impacting 6,500 families spread over 38 villages Health Continues to organise various health camps ranging from medical awareness, diabetes, eye check-ups, blood donation, etc, besides ongoing HIV/ AIDS Awareness events and HIV Testing programmes in all plant locations 46 Thank you