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Uflex Limited — Earnings Release 2024
May 29, 2024
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UFLEX/SEC/2024
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29[th] May 2024
The National Stock Exchange of India Limited Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor Plot No. C/l, G-Block Bandra - Kurla Complex Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051
Scrip Code : UFLEX
The BSE Limited Corporate Relationships Department 1st Floor, New Trading Ring, Rotunda Building, P J Towers, Dalal Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 Scrip Code : 500148
Subject : Earnings Release for the Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
Dear Sir(s),
We attach herewith “Earnings Release for the Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024” for the information of Members.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully, For UFLEX LIMITED
RITESH Digitally signed by RITESH CHAUDHRY CHAUDHRY Date: 2024.05.29 19:17:30 +05'30' (Ritesh Chaudhry) Sr. Vice President - Secretarial & Company Secretary
Encl : As above
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UFLEX LIMITED
EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
NAVIGATING GROWTH AMIDST GLOBAL HEADWINDS
4Q FY24 CONSOLIDATED SALES VOLUME OF 1,57,847 MTPA; 6.8% QoQ; 10.5% YoY
CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUE OF Rs. 34,967 MILLION; 4.5% QoQ; 3.0% YoY ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED EBITDA* OF Rs. 4,550 MILLION 6.9% QoQ; 6.3% YoY
ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED EBITDA MARGIN AT 13.0%; 30 BPS QoQ; 40 BPS YoY**
FY24 CONSOLIDATED SALES VOLUME OF 5,99,616 MTPA; 2.1% YoY
CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUE OF Rs. 1,35,098 MILLION; 8.6% YoY ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED EBITDA* OF Rs. 16,103 MILLION 19.7% YoY
ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED EBITDA MARGIN AT 11.9%; 160 BPS YoY**
4Q FY24 highlights (consolidated)
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❖ 1,57,847 MTPA consolidated sales volume during the quarter
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❖ Net revenue of Rs. 34,967 million
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❖ Adjusted EBITDA of Rs. 4,550 million
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❖ Adjusted EBITDA margin at 13.0%
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❖ PAT of Rs. (2,709) million – due to foreign exchange volatility and derivative loss of Rs. 3,897 million.
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4Q FY24 highlights (standalone) ❖
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❖ 60,241 MTPA sales volume during the quarter
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❖ Net revenue of Rs. 16,709 million
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❖ EBITDA of Rs. 2,250 million
UFlex Limited A – 107 – 108, Sector IV, NOIDA 201301, UP, India, Tel: +91 120 255 6040 CIN: L74899DL1988PLC032166 Email: [email protected]
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❖ EBITDA margin at 13.5%
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❖ PAT of Rs. 614 million
FY24 highlights (consolidated)
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❖ 5,99,616 MTPA consolidated sales volume during the year
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❖ Net revenue of Rs. 1,35,098 million
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❖ Adjusted EBITDA of Rs. 16,103 million
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❖ Adjusted EBITDA margin at 11.9%
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❖ PAT of Rs. (6,910) million
FY24 highlights (standalone) ❖
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❖ 2,42,024 MTPA sales volume during the year
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❖ Net revenue of Rs. 66,516million
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❖ EBITDA of Rs. 7,701 million
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❖ EBITDA margin at 11.6%
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❖ PAT of Rs. 1,610 million
NOIDA, India; May 29, 2024 - UFlex Limited (BSE: 500148, NSE: UFLEX), India’s largest integrated flexible packaging and solutions company, reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 audited results. Q4 consolidated net revenue was Rs. 34,967 million; adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was Rs. 4,550 million and adjusted EBITDA margin was at 13.0%. Profit before exceptional items and tax for the quarter was Rs.1,430 million.
Fiscal 2024 audited consolidated net revenue stood at Rs. 1,35,098 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal was Rs. 16,103 million and adjusted EBITDA margin was at 11.9%. Profit before exceptional items and tax was Rs. 3,224 million.
The Board of Directors in its meeting held today, has approved, and taken on record the audited consolidated NAVIGATING GROWTH AMIDST GLOBAL HEADWINDS financial results of UFlex Limited and its subsidiaries for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2024.
Q4FY24: strong growth in volume, revenue, and profitability
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, the company displayed a strong performance, marked by robust improvements in sales volume, revenue, and operating profitability. The overall sales volume grew by 10.5% YoY and 6.8% QoQ, including volume growth of 13.7% YoY and 6.3% QoQ in film business, and volume growth of 1.5% YoY and 8.7% QoQ in Packaging business. Holography and Liquid Packaging drove sequential growth in the Packaging business. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 40bps YoY and 30bps QoQ to reach 13.0%.
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The trends in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 echoed the trends observed in the previous quarter. Both domestic and global demand for flexible packaging film remained subdued, with heightened inter-firm competition arising out of excess new capacity addition and imports from foreign geographies. Oversupply continued to weigh on packaging film selling price, thereby putting pressure on margin.
In FY24, the demand within the FMCG sector displayed a subdued performance, primarily due to muted rural volume growth. However, signs of recovery began to emerge in rural areas towards the fag end of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. The potential of gradual improvement in rural demand, combined with the ongoing strength of urban markets, suggests a positive outlook for potential volume growth in the FMCG sector in current fiscal year. With anticipated growth in the FMCG sector, there will be an increased demand for flexible packaging materials. This heightened demand for flexible packaging products will, in turn, drive the need for flexible film, which serves as the fundamental material for manufacturing pouches and tubes and many more.
The company remains confident in its ability to overcome short-term challenges and create enduring value for all stakeholders in the medium to long term. Nevertheless, there will remain a few pockets of challenges such as oversupply in local markets, pricing pressure, geopolitical scenarios, and tighter monetary policy of the central banks.
Value added products (VAP):
Packaging business (including Flexible Packaging, Liquid Packaging and Holography) sales volume grew by 8.7% QoQ and by 1.5% YoY notwithstanding muted demand in FMCG sector. Revenue in the liquid packaging business maintained strong growth with higher sales volumes on QoQ basis with steady realisations. The rollout of the Asepto Speed 25,000 Machine during the quarter, boasting a capacity of 25,000 aseptic liquid cartons per hour compared to the current 10,000 cartons per hour, combined with the debottlenecking efforts at the Sanand plant in FY25, is expected to fuel growth in the liquid packaging business.
USA and Mexico: Sales volume continues to grow notwithstanding cheaper imports
During the fourth quarter of FY24, UFlex film production volumes in the USA and Mexico increased by 4.1% and 8.8% YoY respectively, despite a seasonal fall in volume and increased imports. Flex Films USA was able to improve its margin with better product-mix. The North American market is seeing an increase in interest in PCR films as a result of consumer and industry-led sustainability initiatives. Flex Films USA is strategically positioned to cater to this demand with our patented and branded ASCLEPIUS™, a 90% recycled PCR PET plastic film. The USA and Mexico units are expecting a positive outlook in FY25.
Europe: Uptick in demand and softening of power costs enables positive outlook for future
In Poland, the overall production volume in Q4 FY24 witnessed growth of 16.7% YoY and 26.5% QoQ. In Hungary, we experienced significant growth of 60% YoY and 33.2% QoQ. Despite a recovery in market demand during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, it remained relatively low, given the low demand in the first three quarters of fiscal 2024. Lower imports and the Red Sea Crisis played a pivotal role in driving growth in volume and revenues in Q4 FY24.
Throughout FY24, the company's financial performance was impacted by low demand and selling prices and highpower costs. However, the revised power contract effective from 1[st] January 2024 resulted in substantially lower power/energy costs in Poland and Hungary during the fourth quarter of FY24, and these lower rates are expected to prevail till December 2024. The reduction in power costs enabled our European operation to achieve reasonable improvement in operating performance.
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Africa: Robust growth notwithstanding challenging conditions
Nigeria witnessed robust growth in revenues, led by substantial growth in net realization and EBITDA. The overall capacity utilization improved by 450 bps to 45%. The economic environment remained challenging in Nigeria during the quarter. However, Africa demonstrated a strong performance notwithstanding challenging conditions. UFlex’s Africa business is poised to catalyze and excel with the improvement in macroeconomic factors in Egypt and Nigeria.
Together with operational excellence and product innovations, UFlex is committed for maintaining high-quality standards, pricing transparency, and shorter delivery time that has secured us a position on the preferred supplier lists of all our clients. This enabled us to capture more than 60% of BOPET films market in Nigeria and we aim to further improve our market share.
In Egypt, UFlex is focused on expanding into new territories and plans to increase sales from its Value-Added Product (VAP) portfolio that should deliver higher topline growth and operational leverage. The manufacturing unit at Egypt is strategically located that enhances its proximity to the customers and suppliers in the three continents (EU-South, Asia-GCC and Africa-North), thereby bolstering competitive advantage in terms of cost-effectiveness and service offerings. However, the challenging local environment with geopolitical tensions in the neighboring countries, unfavorable demand-supply gap and currency fluctuations are impacting the volume growth.
Further, the currency loss due to the devaluation of the Nigerian Naira amounted to Rs. 2,126 million and Rs. 6,942 million for the quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, respectively. In Egypt, the corresponding figures were Rs. 1,771 million and Rs. 1,771 million for the same period.
Capacity Expansion
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❖ UFlex commenced operations of the greenfield PET chips manufacturing facility with an installed capacity of 1,68,000 MTPA at Panipat, India. The unit will manufacture Poly Condensed Polyester Chips to be used as raw material for the BOPET films and PET bottles. The company will utilize Film-grade chips mainly to meet captive demand of raw material to produce BOPET films, while Bottle-grade PET Chips are earmarked for sale to third-party buyers in India.
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❖ Flex Films Rus LLC, Russia, a step-down subsidiary of the Company, has commenced operation of its brownfield CPP Film manufacturing facility in Smatovo vil, Stupino, Moscow Region, Russia. The installed capacity of the CPP line is 18,000 MTPA (1,500 tn/month) and is expected to achieve optimized utilization in the second half of fiscal 2025. The production line is structured to manufacture a diverse range of specialized and commoditized CPP products.
Commenting on the results, Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, UFlex Group, said, “ FY24 has been a year of consolidation and UFlex has made significant inroads in achieving raw material selfsufficiency by commissioning a PET chips plant at Panipat, India and PCR (post-consumer recyclate) plants in Mexico and Egypt. With the commissioning of a PET chips plant in Egypt in FY25, UFlex will achieve substantial PET chips raw material security.
The year also witnessed the highest-ever production and sales volume in our aseptic packaging business. We are looking at an increased capacity of 12 billion packs (per annum) after the completion of capacity debottlenecking at our Sanand plant in FY25.
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We are confident that our vertical integration strategy, new global capacities, and the ability to develop sustainable, innovative, and customized solutions will help us deliver long-term value. Progressing toward our goal of net-zero emissions by 2035, we continue to invest in sustainable operations and a robust product portfolio — reaffirming our commitment to spearheading the industry's transition toward a sustainable future.”
Mr. Rajesh Bhatia, Group CFO, UFlex Limited, said, “In Q4, we have witnessed an increase in sales volume despite a challenging environment and a 6.3% YoY adjusted EBITDA increase to Rs. 4,550 million. Our diversified product portfolio continues to pay dividends and packaging (including aseptic packaging and holography) continues to fuel the growth engine for UFlex. In FY24, we suffered a currency devaluation loss of Rs. 8,713 million in Nigeria/Egypt which led to a loss of Rs. 6,910 million.
During the quarter UFlex Limited unveiled next-generation Asepto Speed 25000 Machine, capable of processing 25,000 aseptic liquid cartons per hour. This is a significant milestone compared to the earlier machine that could process 10,000 Aseptic liquid cartons per hour. It will enable us to get orders from the larger brands with production requirement of higher volume of multiple SKUs.” said , Mr. Rajesh Bhatia, Group CFO, UFlex Limited.”
Recycling and sustainability
In line with our unwavering commitment to the circular economy, we have commissioned a new PET PCR facility in Egypt to complement our existing recycling infrastructure in Noida, Jammu, Malanpur, Mexico and Poland. By integrating this new facility into our operations, we aim to enhance our PET PCR capacity and further contribute to a more sustainable future by transforming waste materials into valuable resources that can be used to reduce the need of virgin materials.
In fiscal year 2024, UFlex Limited made significant strides in its commitment to environmental sustainability by recycling 478 million PET bottles, equivalent to 6,638 metric tons of PET bottle waste, and 6,964 metric tons of multi-layer plastic (MLP). These achievements underscore the company's dedication to reducing waste, conserving resources, and promoting a circular economy.
| Recycling plant location | FY24 Plant | capacity |
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| Metric Ton (MT) | PCR rPET Chips | MLP rGranules |
| Jammu | na | 3000 |
| Noida | 9600 | 6000 |
| Malanpur | na | 10800 |
| Mexico | 15000 | 6000 |
| Egypt | 18000 | na |
| Poland | na | 3900 |
Gross Debt, Net debt, and Capital Expenditures
Debt portfolio to maintain diminishing growth as commercialized projects offer new avenues for revenues The commissioning of new project in Panipat, Egypt and Russia not only enhance operational capacities but also offers new avenues for generating revenue streams and profitability. Management hopeful of earnings generated
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from these operations will help in deleveraging company's balance sheet. Gross and net debt were Rs 67.2 billion and Rs 55.7 billion as on March 31, 2024.
| Rs. million | March 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2023 |
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| Gross Debt | 67,196 | 65,815 | 54,949 |
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | 11,510 | 13,540 | 10,914 |
| Net debt | 55,686 | 52,275 | 44,035 |
Capital Expenditure : UFlex incurred capital expenditure of Rs. 16,348million in FY24 in comparison to Rs. 12,778 million in FY23.
Business Highlights
The company unveiled innovative machines and products, receiving acknowledgment for its dedication to fostering innovation and creativity in the film and flexible packaging industry. The details are provided below:
- ❖ Entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amplus Phoenix Private Limited to source renewable power under a group captive power policy. The plant will provide solar power to UFlex’s Packaging Films manufacturing plant in Dharwad, Karnataka. In line with UFlex's Mission of being NET ZERO by 2035, or earlier, this will strategically reduce UFlex’s carbon emissions by approx. 19,000 tCO2e. Moreover, it will substantially reduce the power cost, a critical input in the manufacturing of flexible films.
New Product Launches
In the ever-changing landscape influenced by shifting consumer tastes and the competitive dynamics of the film and flexible packaging sector, the pursuit of innovation and fresh product development is ceaseless. Each stride forward, whether through pioneering technologies or refined design principles, adds depth to the intricate tapestry of products. UFlex Limited stays ahead in innovation, consistently rolling out new product developments by harnessing state-of-the-art technologies and design concepts to elevate the intricacy and excellence of its offerings.
Engineering Business
- ❖ Asepto Speed 25000 Machine: Under the Asepto banner, one of India's rapidly expanding aseptic liquid packaging enterprises, UFlex unveiled next-generation Asepto Speed 25000 Machine. This engineering marvel is capable of processing 25,000 aseptic liquid cartons per hour. This is a significant milestone compared to the earlier machine that could process 10,000 Aseptic liquid cartons per hour.
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- ❖ Double head Coating-1650 machine: Utilized for applying various coatings to improve the barrier properties of the film, this machine can apply coatings ranging from thin (0.2 gsm) to thick (6.0 gsm), ensuring a very smooth and even distribution across the width of the film.
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- ❖ Automatic Edible Oil Packing Machine: The Vertical Form Fill & Seal machine maintains stringent high standards of hygiene and safety. It is engineered to accommodate a broad spectrum of impulse sealable laminates, enabling the production of three-side seal pouches at speeds of up to 60 packs per minute. Equipped with specialized forming tools, it ensures uniform and enhanced forming.
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Chemicals Business
- ❖ FLEXCRYL 6666: Polyester Acrylate for UV, EB coating and ink : Acting as a crosslinking agent, it facilitates essential chemical bonding, ensuring adhesion to a variety of substrates including paper, plastics, and metals. Additionally, it provides protection against abrasion, chemicals, and UV radiation, thereby augmenting the longevity and visual appeal of the coated surfaces.
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- ❖ FLEXSEAL WBHS 36: An aqueous dispersion, environment-friendly heat seal coating designed to give good adhesion and heat-sealing property on substrates such as paper to paper and aluminum foil to aluminum foil. It has good oil and water resistance properties.
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- ❖ FLEXBOND FB DL 500: A water-based acrylic designed primarily for lamination of films (clear PET or BOPP, Matt BOPP) and metallized films to paper/duplex board for offset industries. It provides excellent gloss and bond strength after lamination. This product is primarily recommended for new dual metal rollers dry lamination machines for Mono carton.
Holography Business
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❖ Venture in Holographic security labels for the Pyrotechnics industry: UFlex's holography business launched tailored holographic security labels for counterfeits in Pyrotechnics industry. These advanced labels, custom-designed for a prominent industry leader, incorporate unparalleled overt security features, serving as visible identifiers. These security labels solidify UFlex's position as a frontrunner in packaging and security solutions.
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❖ Addition of high-refractive holographic sequins film setting new benchmark for luxury in embellishments: High-refractive holographic sequins film designed to cater
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to the high-end market. The film’s light and color effects position it as the ultimate choice for premium fashion, accessories, haute couture, and upscale decor.
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Films business
- ❖ The “B-UUB-M” Outstanding Barrier Metallized BOPP Film: The film stands as a functional raw material designed to meet stringent packaging demands for Dry fruits & beverage packaging, Chips & snacks packaging, Biscuits, cookies & crackers packaging, and Confectionery & chocolate packaging.
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Awards
Chemicals Business
- ❖ SIES SOP Star Awards 2023: Awarded to Chemicals Business for the innovative contributions. UFlex was recognized for development of Epoxy Acrylate Oligomer (Flexcryl 4444), which is designed for UV and EB curable coatings and printing inks used in flexible packaging applications. Additionally, Chemicals Business was acknowledged for its creation of Flex Beam Matt Opaque White, which is utilized in shrink sleeve applications.
Film Business
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❖ SIES SOP Star Awards 2023 : R&D has won three Nation awards for innovation and creativity in Q4 for
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"F-POX"- Excellent Oxygen and Moisture Barrier Transparent BOPET Film for Frozen and Dry Food Packaging Applications in 'Packaging Materials & Components' Category
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"F-PSX"- High Barrier AlOx Polyester Film for Dried Meat Snacks, Confectionaries, and Microwavable Packaging Applications in 'Packaging Materials & Components' Category
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"F-AFR-M"- Alu-Alu Replacement Metallized Polyester Film for Food Packaging Applications in 'Packaging Materials & Components' Category.
Participation in Conventions, Conferences and Expo
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❖ Participated in Aahar 2024 , an international food and hospitality fair, held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from March 7-11, 2024. Aahar is known for its representation of the food and hospitality industry. UFlex's flexible packaging business showcased an extensive array of food-grade flexible packaging pouches and WPP bags at the trade show. These products feature a wide range of add-on features meticulously crafted to cater to the evolving demands of the food industry. These innovative solutions aim to revolutionize the food packaging landscape by enhancing product freshness, extending shelf life, and improving convenience for consumers.
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❖ UFlex is showcasing innovative and sustainable printing and packaging solutions at DRUPA 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany from March 28 to June 7, 2024: UFlex is currently providing the opportunity to visitors and industry partners to experience its capabilities first-hand and explore its pioneering solutions, features, benefits and latest advancements of its products across businesses, aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the printing and packaging sector. Products being showcased by businesses are as follows:
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The engineering business features high-end CI Flexo Printing Machine Model ELISA-1308 and Combi Lamination Machine – Model CAMCO Excel 1300, and an advanced ReLAM recycling machine that highlights dedication to delivering top-quality engineering innovations to drive efficiency and sustainability in the printing and packaging industry.
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Chemical business’s latest water-based inks and adhesives designed to elevate sustainability in printing and associated processes.
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Holography business’s industry-leading brand protection and anti-counterfeit solutions, demonstrating UFlex's ongoing commitment to innovative measures that safeguard and enhance brand equity.
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- Printing cylinders business is presenting technologically advanced printing cylinders at DRUPA 2024. These cylinders offer customized printing solutions for a wide range of materials, including various types of fabric and hard materials like PVC.
Performance trends for the quarter
Consolidated operational and financial performance of the company.
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Sales volume Sales volume growth rate
200,000 20.0% 10.5%
150,000 10.0%
5.8%
100,000 0.0% 2.0% -2.0% 6.8%
142,792 147,770 157,847
50,000 -10.0%
-13.1%
0 -20.0%
Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24
Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24
Sales (Vol’s MT) QoQ YoY
Net revenue Revenue growth rate
40,000 10.0%
4.5%
5.0%
30,000
20,000 -5.0%0.0% -2.9% -1.3% -4.3% 3.0%
33,935 33,454 34,967
-10.0%
10,000 -15.0% -14.2%
0 -20.0%
Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24
Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24
Total income (Rs. million) QoQ YoY
Gross profit Gross profit growth rate
40.7%
20.0%
14,000 41.0%
13,500 39.1% 40.0% 10.0% 3.0% 8.9% 0.4%
38.0% 39.0% 0.0% 5.6%
13,000 6.2%
13,622 13,682 38.0% -10.0%
12,500 12,884 37.0% -20.0% -21.8%
12,000 36.0% -30.0%
Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24 Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24
Gross profit (Rs. million) Gross margin (%) QoQ YoY
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Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA growth rate
5,000 12.6% 12.7% 13.0% 14.0% 20.0% 4.3% 6.3%
4,000 12.0% 0.0% 6.9%
3,000 -15.0% -0.4%
10.0% -20.0%
2,000 4,280 4,258 4,550
8.0% -40.0%
1,000
-44.0%
0 6.0% -60.0%
Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24 Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24
Adj EBITDA (Rs. million) Adj EBITDA margin (%) QoQ YoY
PAT & Adjusted PAT Debt
2,000 1188 80,000
667
1,000 9 328 60,000
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40,000
(1,000)
(672)
(2,000) 20,000
(3,000) (2,710) -
Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24 Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24
PAT (Rs. million) Adjusted PAT Gross debt (Rs. million) Net debt (Rs. million)
Capex Adjusted EBITDA / Interest expense
8,000 4.0
6,000 3.0
4,000 2.0 3.5x
6,442 6,308 3.0x
2,000 4,249 1.0 1.9x
0 0.0
Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24 Q4FY23 Q3FY24 Q4FY24
Capex (Rs. million) Adj EBITDA / Interest expense
65,815 67,196
54,949 44,035 52,275 55,686
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Annual performance trends
Consolidated operational and financial performance of the company.
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Current Ratio Debt-Equity Ratio
2.0 1.0
1.0
0.9
1.4 1.6 1.5 0.7 0.7
0.0 0.0
FY22 FY23 FY24 FY22 FY23 FY24
Debt Service Coverage Ratio Return on Equity
3.0 20.0%
2.5 15.0%
2.0 10.0% 18.0%
1.5 5.0% 6.8%
2.6 0.0%
1.0
-5.0% -9.4%
1.4
0.5 -10.0%
0.0 -15.0%
FY23 FY24 FY22 FY23 FY24
Return on Capital Employed Net debt / Adjusted EBITDA
20.0% 4.0
3.0
15.0%
2.0
3.5x
10.0%
18.2% 1.0 2.1x
5.0% 11.7% 0.0
7.3%
FY23 FY24
0.0%
FY22 FY23 FY24 Net debt / EBITDA
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The table below shows the condensed consolidated statement of operations for UFlex Limited for the fourth quarter ended March, 2024 compared to the quarter ended December, 2023 and quarter ended March, 2022:
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| Rs. million Quarter ended Mar. 2024 Quarter ended Dec. 2023 Quarter ended Mar. 2023 |
% change Q-o-Q % change Y-o-Y |
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| Sales/Income from operation 34,023 32,689 33,202 |
4.1 2.5 |
| Other operating income 241 405 599 |
(40.5) (59.8) |
| Revenue from operations 34,265 33,095 33,801 |
3.5 1.4 |
| Other income 717 416 194 |
72.3 270.0 |
| Share of (Loss) / Profit of Associate & Jointly Controlled Entities (14) (57) (-60) |
(75.4) (76.6) |
| Total income 34,967 33,454 33,935 |
4.5 3.0 |
| Expenditure 30,603 29,779 30,105 |
2.8 1.7 |
| EBITDA 4,364 3,675 3,830 |
18.7 14.0 |
| Depreciation & Amortization 1,650 1,663 1,660 |
(0.8) (0.6) |
| Financial costs 1,283 1,403 1,296 |
(8.5) (1.0) |
| Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax 1,430 609 874 |
134.8 63.7 |
| Exceptional items 3,897 1,001 658 |
289.5 492.0 |
| Profit / (Loss) before tax and after exceptional items (2,467) (391) 215 |
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| Tax expense: | |
| Current tax 41 208 118.9 |
(80.3) (65.6) |
| Deferred tax 202 73 88.1 |
176.0 129.3 |
| Profit / (Loss) after tax (2,709) (673) 83 |
- - |
| Non-controlling interest (0.5) (1) -5 |
- - |
| Net Profit/ (Loss) for the period (2,709) (672) 88 |
- - |
Note: 1) Numbers in the table may not add up due to rounding-off. 2) Previous year figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.
Revenue
UFlex’s operating revenue include packaging films and value-added products. The table below shows each as a percentage of operating revenues:
| Rs. million Quarter ended Mar. 2024 % of revenue Quarter ended Dec. 2023 Quarter ended Mar. 2023 % of revenue |
% change Q-o-Q % change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|
| Packaging films 20,984 60.0 20,057 20,070 59.1% |
4.6 4.6 |
| Value added product 13,281 38.0 12,638 13,731 40.5% |
5.1 (3.3) |
| ➢ Packaging 9,589 27.4 8,919 10,055 29.6% |
7.5 (4.6) |
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| ➢ Engineering 843 2.4 881 782 2.3% |
(4.3) 7.8 |
|---|---|
| ➢ Others VAP 2,849 8.1 2,838 2,894 8.5% |
0.4 (1.6) |
| Total revenue from operations 34,265 100 33,095 33,801 100 |
3.5 1.4 |
Packaging = Flexible packaging, Liquid packaging, and Holography Engineering = Machinery and Printing cylinders Others value added product (VAP) = Inks & Adhesives and other operating income
Expenditure
UFlex’s primary expenses include cost of goods sold, personnel cost and other operating expenses. The table below shows each as a percentage of operating revenue:
| Rs. million Quarter ended Mar. 2024 % of revenue Quarter ended Dec. 2023 Quarter ended Mar. 2023 |
% of revenue |
% change Q-o-Q % change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|
| COGS 21,286 60.9 19,832 21,051 |
62.0 | 7.3 1.1 |
| Personnel cost 3,057 8.7 3,006 2,916 |
8.6 | 1.7 4.9 |
| Other operating expenses 4,707 13.5 5,279 4,549 |
13.4 | (10.8) 1.3 |
| Total operating expenses 30,603 87.5 29,779 30,105 |
88.7 | 2.8 1.7 |
Note: 1) Numbers in the table may not add up due to rounding-off.
2) Previous year figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.
3) Other Operating expense includes expenses allocated to self-constructed assets.
4) COGS is cost of goods sold.
Annual condensed consolidated statement of operations ffffff
The table below shows the condensed consolidated statement of operations for UFlex Limited for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to the year ended March 31, 2023:
| Rs. million | Year ended Mar. 2024 |
Year ended Mar. 2023 |
% change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales/Income from operation | 1,31,886 | 144,579 | (8.8) |
| Other operating income | 1,750 | 2,046 | (14.5) |
| Revenue from operations | 1,33,636 | 1,46,625 | (8.9) |
| Other income | 1,590 | 1,294 | 22.8 |
| Share of (Loss) / Profit of Associate & Jointly Controlled Entities |
(128) | (75) | 72.1 |
| Total income | 1,35,099 | 1,47,845 | (8.6) |
| Expenditure | 1,19,963 | 1,29,060 | (7.0) |
| EBITDA | 15,135 | 18,785 | (19.4) |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 6,555 | 5,990 | 9.4 |
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| Financial costs | 5,356 | 4,734 | 13.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax |
3,224 | 8,061 | (60.0) |
| Exceptional items | 8,713 | 1,500 | 480.9 |
| Profit / (Loss) before tax and after exceptional items |
(5,489) | 6,561 | - |
| Tax expense: | |||
| Current tax | 1,136 | 1,835 | (38.1) |
| Deferred tax | 286 | (82) | - |
| Profit / (Loss) after tax | (6,912) | 4,808 | - |
| Non-controlling interest | (2) | 1 | - |
| Net Profit/ (Loss) for the period | (691) | 4,807 | - |
Note: 1) Numbers in the table may not add up due to rounding-off. 2) Previous year figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.
Revenue
UFlex’s operating revenue include packaging films and value-added products. The table below shows each as a percentage of operating revenues:
| Rs. million Year ended Mar. 2024 % of revenue Year ended Mar. 2023 % of revenue |
% change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|
| Packaging films 81,357 60.2 92,677 62.7 |
(12.2) |
| Value added product 52,279 38.7 53,948 36.5 |
(3.1) |
| ➢ Packaging 38,553 28.5 38,272 25.9 |
0.7 |
| ➢ Engineering 3,021 2.2 2,873 1.9 |
5.2 |
| ➢ Others VAP 10,705 7.90 12,803 8.7 |
(16.4) |
| Total revenue from operations 1,33,636 100 1,46,625 100 |
(8.9) |
Packaging = Flexible packaging, Liquid packaging, and Holography Engineering = Machinery and Printing cylinders Others value added product (VAP) = Inks & Adhesives and other operating income
Expenditure
UFlex’s primary expenses include cost of goods sold, personnel cost and other operating expenses. The table below shows each as a percentage of operating revenue:
| Rs. million Year ended Mar. 2024 % of revenue Year ended Mar. 2023 |
% of revenue |
% change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|
| COGS 83,028 61.5 92,074 |
62.3 | (9.8) |
| Personnel cost 11,943 8.8 10,735 |
7.3 | 11.2 |
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| Other operating expenses 18,475 13.7 20,089 13.6 |
(8.0) |
|---|---|
| Total operating expenses 1,19,963 88.8 1,29,060 87.3 |
(7.0) |
Note: 1) Numbers in the table may not add up due to rounding-off.
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2) Previous year figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.
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3) Other Operating expense includes expenses allocated to self-constructed assets.
4) COGS is cost of goods sold.
Condensed consolidated balance sheet
| Rs. million | As on 31st March, 2024 | As on 31st March, 2023 | % change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Non-Current Assets | |||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Property, plant & equipment |
76,598 | 72,113 | 6.2 |
| Capital work-in-progress | 5,383 | 4,568 | 17.8 |
| Investment properties | 110 | 122 | (9.6) |
| Right-to-use assets | 5,346 | 5,486 | (2.6) |
| Intangible assets | 180 | 145 | 24.3 |
| Intangible assets under development |
0 | 90 | - |
| Financial assets | |||
| Investments | 1,700 | 1,909 | (11.0) |
| Long term loans | 299 | 10 | 2978.4 |
| Other non-current financial assets |
1,150 | 577 | 99.5 |
| Other non-current assets | 5,988 | 3,666 | 63.3 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 96,753 | 88,685 | 9.1 |
| Current Assets | |||
| Inventories | 19,178 | 23,109 | (17.0) |
| Financial Assets | |||
| Trade receivables | 34,373 | 32,321 | 6.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 10,467 | 10,084 | 3.8 |
| Other balances with banks | 265 | 830 | (68.0) |
| Loans | 90 | - | - |
| Other financial assets | 1,014 | 1,304 | (22.2) |
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| Other current assets | 11,337 | 8,044 | 40.9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Current assets | 76,724 | 75,692 | 1.4 |
| Total Assets | 1,73,477 | 164,377 | 5.5 |
| Rs. million | As on 31st March, 2024 | As on 31st March, 2023 | % change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity and Liabilities | |||
| Equity | |||
| Equity Share Capital | 722 | 722 | - |
| Other equity | 71,528 | 74,333 | (3.8) |
| Total equity | 72,250 | 75,055 | (3.7) |
| Non-Current Liabilities | |||
| Financial Liabilities | |||
| Long term borrowings | 41649 | 34,634 | 20.3 |
| Lease Liabilities | 2,075 | 1,960 | 5.9 |
| Other financial liabilities | 978 | 873 | 12.0 |
| Long term provisions | 426 | 354 | 20.2 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 3,426 | 3,027 | 13.2 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 48,554 | 40,848 | 18.9 |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Financial Liabilities | |||
| Short term borrowings | 25,547 | 20,315 | 25.8 |
| Lease Liabilities | 195 | 127 | 53.4 |
| Trade payables | |||
| a) Total outstanding dues | |||
| of micro and small | 483 | 272 | 77.7 |
| enterprises | |||
| b) Total outstanding dues | |||
| of creditors other than micro and small |
20,020 |
21,302 | (6.0) |
| enterprises | |||
| Other financial liabilities | 4,723 | 3,782 | 24.9 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,307 | 1,451 | (10.0) |
| Short term provisions | 237 | 194 | 22.4 |
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| Current tax liabilities | 162 | 1,032 | (84.3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Current liabilities | 52,674 | 48,474 | 8.7) |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 1,73,477 | 1,64,377 | 5.5 |
India business highlights for the quarter
The table below shows the condensed standalone statement of operations for UFlex Limited for the fourth quarter ended March, 2024 compared to the quarter ended December, 2023 and quarter ended March, 2023:
| Rs. million Quarter ended Mar. 2024 Quarter ended Dec. 2023 Quarter ended Mar. 2023 |
% change Q-o-Q % change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|
| Sales/Income from operation 16,180 16,241 16,347 |
(0.4) (1.0) |
| Other operating income 392 245 381 |
(60.0) 3.1 |
| Revenue from operations 16,572 16,487 16,728 |
0.5 (0.9) |
| Other income 136 103 139 |
32.8 (1.7) |
| Total income 16,709 16,589 16,866 |
0.7 (0.9) |
| Expenditure 14,459 14,875 14,544 |
(2.8) (0.6) |
| EBITDA 2,250 1,714 2,322 |
31.2 (3.1) |
| Depreciation & Amortization 747 747 674 |
0.0 10.9 |
| Financial costs 666 664 567 |
0.3 17.4 |
| Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax 836 303 1,081 |
176.2 (22.6) |
| Exceptional items - - - |
- - |
| Profit / (Loss) before tax and after exceptional items 836 303 1,081 |
176.2 (22.6) |
| Tax expense: | |
| Current tax 132 47 150 |
181.9 (12.0) |
| Deferred tax 91 19 104 |
387.1 (12.6) |
| Profit/ (Loss) after tax 614 237 827 |
158.5 (25.8) |
Note: 1) Numbers in the table may not add up due to rounding-off. 2) Previous year figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.
India business highlights for the year
The table below shows the condensed standalone statement of operations for UFlex Limited for the year ended March, 2024 compared to the year ended March, 2023:
| Rs. million | Year ended Mar. 2024 |
Year ended Mar. 2023 |
% change Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales/Income from operation | 64,824 | 66,417 | (2.4) |
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| Other operating income | 1,278 | 1,372 | (6.8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 66,102 | 67,789 | (2.5) |
| Other income | 413 | 381 | 8.4 |
| Total income | 66,515 | 68,170 | (2.4) |
| Expenditure | 58,814 | 60,553 | (75.3) |
| EBITDA | 7,701 | 7,618 | (69.8) |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 2,982 | 2,621 | 13.8 |
| Financial costs | 2,558 | 1,826 | 40.1 |
| Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax |
2,161 | 3,171 | (31.9) |
| Exceptional items | - | - | - |
| Profit / (Loss) before tax and after exceptional items |
2,161 | 3,171 | (31.9) |
| Tax expense: | |||
| Current tax | 447 | 730 | (38.7) |
| Deferred tax | 1,04 | 4 | (2691.7) |
| Net Profit/ (Loss) for the period | 1,610 | 2,437 | (33.9) |
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Footnotes:
This Earnings Release contains consolidated unaudited results that are prepared as per Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS).
_*_ Q4 FY24, the Adjusted EBITDA stood at Rs. 4,540 million and corresponding adjusted EBITDA margin of 13%. The Adjusted EBITDA derived with adjustments of Rs 186 million due to the impact of foreign currency gain/loss and profit/loss in derivative instruments. In FY24, this adjustment amounted to Rs. 968 million.**
** The calculated Adjusted EBITDA margin is determined by dividing the adjusted EBITDA by the net revenues.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements:
This document includes certain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause UFlex’s actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding UFlex’s present & future business strategies and the environment in which UFlex Limited will operate in the future. Among the important factors that could cause UFlex’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the condition of and changes in India’s political and economic status, government policies, applicable laws, the Indian packaging sectors, and international and domestic events having a bearing on UFlex’s business, particularly in regard to the progress of changes in sectors’ regulatory regimes, and such other factors beyond UFlex’s control. UFlex Limited is under no obligation to
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and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
About UFlex Limited:
UFlex is India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company. Since its inception in 1985, UFlex has grown from strength to strength and has built a strong presence across all verticals of the packaging value chain — packaging films, chemicals, aseptic liquid packaging, holography, flexible packaging, printing cylinders, and engineering.
With a 10,000+ strong multicultural workforce across global regions that work toward developing innovative, value-added, and sustainable packaging solutions, the company has earned an irreproachable reputation for defining the contours of the ‘Packaging Industry’ in India and overseas. It provides end-to-end solutions to numerous Fortune 500 clients across various sectors such as FMCG, consumer product goods, pharmaceuticals, building materials, automobiles, and more, in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Noida, the National Capital Region, India, UFlex enjoys a global reach with advanced manufacturing facilities in India, UAE, Mexico, Egypt, USA, Poland, Russia, Nigeria, and Hungary.
A winner of various marquee global awards for product excellence, innovation, and sustainability, UFlex is the first company in the world to earn recognition at the Davos Recycle Forum in 1995 for conceptualizing the recycling of mixed plastic waste. For more details, please visit: www.UFlexltd.com
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