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ADANIPORTS Infrastructure 31 Oct 2023

Adaniports Ltd — Q2 FY24

Adani Ports delivered its strongest ever half-yearly result, with H1 FY24 operating revenue of INR 12,894 crore (+26% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 7,429 crore (+49% YoY), driven by record cargo volumes of 203 MMT (+14% YoY) across all major categories.

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Revenue ₹6,646 Cr +26%
EBITDA ₹7,429 Cr +49%
EBITDA Margin 55%
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Adani Ports delivered its strongest ever half-yearly result, with H1 FY24 operating revenue of INR 12,894 crore (+26% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 7,429 crore (+49% YoY), driven by record cargo volumes of 203 MMT (+14% YoY) across all major categories. Port EBITDA margins expanded 220 bps YoY to 72%, while logistics EBITDA margins reached 29%. The company maintained its FY24 guidance for the higher end, supported by a record 37 MMT in October. Net debt/EBITDA improved to 2.8x, with a target of 2.5x by year-end. Key growth drivers include strong container volumes (Mundra at 3.6M TEUs), Haifa Port benefiting from diversion due to Ashdod closure, and logistics rail volumes up 25%. Risks include potential slowdown in global trade and execution challenges at new projects like Colombo and Dighi.

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Quarter Snapshot

Cargo Volume (H1 FY24) 203 MMT
+14% YoY

Record half-yearly cargo volume across all major categories: dry bulk +10%, liquids +21%, containers +18%.

October Cargo Volume 37 MMT
+20% YoY

Lifetime high monthly volume; Mundra recorded 16 MMT, highest ever for any Indian port.

Mundra Container Volume (H1) 3.6M TEUs
+15% vs closest competitor

Mundra outperformed its closest competition by 15% in container volumes during H1.

Logistics Rail Volumes (H1) 279,177 TEUs
+25% YoY

Rail volumes increased 25% YoY; GPWIS bulk volumes rose 42% to 8.92 MMT.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY24 vs Q1 FY24
3 new guidance3 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
FY24 revenue and EBITDA guidance on higher end

With record cargo of 240 MMT in first seven months, APSEZ is well positioned to achieve full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance on the higher end.

NEW
Net debt/EBITDA target of 2.5x by March 2024

Management targets leverage of around 2.5x and cash balance of INR 8,000 crore by year-end.

NEW
500 MMT cargo volume target by FY25

Management reiterated that the 500 MMT volume guidance by FY25 is on track.

UPDATED
Colombo Port phase 1 commissioning by December 2024

Phase 1 of Colombo Port expected to be commissioned and operationalized by December 2024.

DROPPED
FY24 cargo volume guidance maintained at 370-390 MMT

Management maintained the full-year cargo volume guidance of 370-390 MMT, despite Q1 achieving 101.4 MMT, citing prudence and potential for revision in Q3.

DROPPED
CapEx guidance maintained at INR 4,500-5,000 crore

CapEx for FY24 remains within the guided range of INR 4,500-5,000 crore, with no changes announced.

DROPPED
Haifa Port volume target of 12-14 MMT by FY24 end

Haifa Port is expected to handle 12-14 million tons of cargo by the end of FY24, with union negotiations for cost reduction targeted for completion by December 2023.

NEW RISK
Execution risk at Dighi Port

Dighi Port is effectively a greenfield project and will take 4-5 years to reach scale, with significant infrastructure buildout required.

NEW RISK
Haifa Port currency exposure

Haifa's revenue is in local currency (NIS), which is stable historically but unhedged long-term; near-term exposures are hedged.

NEW RISK
Myanmar project sale at steep discount

Sale price revised down from $260M to $30M, resulting in $155M impairment; management cited inability to complete project and regulatory hurdles.

RISK GONE
Haifa Port union negotiations delay

Union negotiations for manpower reduction at Haifa Port are ongoing; delays beyond December 2023 could hinder margin improvement.

RISK GONE
Cyclone impact on operations

Cyclone Biparjoy caused 6 days of disruption at Gujarat ports, resulting in 2 MMT of lost cargo volume, though some may be recovered in subsequent quarters.

RISK GONE
Mundra port concession renewal uncertainty

Talks with Gujarat Maritime Board for concession extension are ongoing, with no clarity on timeline; policy formulation is awaited.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance FY24 revenue and EBITDA guidance on higher end

With record cargo of 240 MMT in first seven months, APSEZ is well positioned to achieve full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance on the higher end.

Top risk Global trade slowdown impacting container volumes

Analyst raised concern about potential subdued container volumes due to global trade challenges; management countered with strong October volumes a...

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