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Revenue
₹2,668 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
24.1%
reported change
EBITDA
₹1,151.1 Cr
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Varun Beverages reported a strong Q3 CY2024 with consolidated revenue growth of 24.1% YoY to INR 4,804.6 crore, driven by expanded distribution and product penetration. EBITDA grew 30.5% to INR 1,151.1 crore, with margins expanding 117 bps to 24.0% due to operational efficiencies and backward integration. PAT rose 22.3% to INR 628.8 crore. India volume growth was muted at 5.7% due to excessive rainfall, but management expects a recovery as rains subside. International markets grew 7.9%, with DRC's new facility already sold out and South Africa showing improving trends (20% growth in September). The board approved a INR 7,500 crore QIP for debt reduction, expansion, and potential acquisitions. Risks include sustained competitive pressure from Campa Cola and raw material cost volatility.
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Guidance to track
- Current DRC capacity of ~35M cases will be more than doubled with expansion at existing plant and a new facility, expected to commission in early 2025 and mid-2025.
- Snack plants in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Morocco are expected to start commercial production in 2025, with potential revenue of ~$100M at full capacity.
- First rPET plant under construction will produce enough preforms to meet government mandate of 30% rPET usage.
- Funds will be used to reduce net debt (~INR 6,000 crore), support expansion, and create a war chest for strategic acquisitions.
Risks flagged
- Campa Cola's entry with aggressive trade margins could impact market share, though management believes there is room for all players.
- Excessive and uneven rainfall in Q3 led to a sharp deceleration in India volume growth to 5.7%, with rural areas most affected.
- Gross margins in India dipped ~120 bps due to higher PET prices and water cost reclassification; future input cost spikes remain a risk.
- Rapid capacity expansion in DRC and South Africa, along with new snack plants, may face operational or demand challenges.
Key quotes
- The India growth story is so large that I think there is enough room for everyone to grow.
- We are adding close to 300,000-400,000 outlets every year. We are expanding our go-to market, which is the main game in the soft drink industry.
- We want to have a war chest available with us so that when the opportunity is available, we don't have to go back.
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