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ABFRL Diversified 20 Jul 2023

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited — Q1 FY24

ABFRL reported Q1 FY24 consolidated revenue of INR 3,196 crore (+11% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 353 crore (11% margin), with PAT loss of INR 162 crore.

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Revenue ₹3,196 Cr +11%
EBITDA ₹353 Cr
EBITDA Margin 11%
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ABFRL reported Q1 FY24 consolidated revenue of INR 3,196 crore (+11% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 353 crore (11% margin), with PAT loss of INR 162 crore. The discretionary consumption slowdown persisted, impacting Pantaloons (revenue INR 1,030 crore, margin 13.4%) and ethnic wear, while Lifestyle Brands delivered resilient margins (18.3%, +80bps). Management expects demand recovery in H2 post-festive season, with Pantaloons store additions moderated to 35-40 stores. Key risks include prolonged demand weakness and elevated debt (INR 2,100 crore net, expected INR 2,800 crore year-end including TCNS acquisition).

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Prolonged discretionary consumption slowdown

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Quarter Snapshot

Pantaloons EBITDA margin 13.4%
-410bps YoY

Pantaloons margin fell sharply due to adverse operating leverage from lower sales in a large fixed-cost network.

Lifestyle Brands EBITDA margin 18.3%
+80bps YoY

Margin expansion driven by cost reduction initiatives despite subdued sales.

American Eagle revenue growth 49%
+49% YoY

Strong performance led by distribution expansion and attractive product propositions.

Reebok revenue growth 43%
+43% YoY

Encouraging start with 11% LFL and aggressive footprint expansion of 10 new stores.

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Top guidance Pantaloons store additions moderated to 35-40 stores in FY24

Management reduced Pantaloons store opening guidance from 60 to 35-40 stores due to demand slowdown.

Top risk Prolonged discretionary consumption slowdown

Demand weakness has persisted for three quarters and may not recover until H2 festive season, impacting revenue and margins.

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