Hindalco Reports Q1 FY19 Results

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Hindalco Industries Limited

10 Aug, 2018, 19:48 IST

MUMBAI, August 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Highlights of Q1 FY19 

  • PAT doubles to Rs. 734 crore for Hindalco Standalone plus Utkal Alumina 
  • Highest ever quarterly EBITDA of Rs. 1,951 crore for Hindalco Standalone plus Utkal Alumina 
  • EBITDA margin at 27%, highest in the last 28 quarters, for Hindalco Aluminium Business including Utkal Alumina 
  • Hindalco Standalone plus Utkal Alumina Net Debt to EBITDA (on TTM Basis) improves to 2.57x as on June 30, 2018 from 2.67x as on March 31, 2018 
  • Excellent operational performance at both the businesses; the new copper CCR-3 plant is ramping up as per schedule 
  • Novelis reports highest ever quarterly adjusted EBITDA[#] of US$ 332 million; highest ever adjusted EBITDA[#] of US$ 417 per tonne this quarter
  • Novelis PAT at US$ 137 million, up 36% vs Q1 FY18 
  • Novelis to acquire Aleris Corp, for an Enterprise Value of US$ 2.58 billion 

Financial Summary - Q1 FY19(Rs. crore)

   
    Financial Summary- Q1 FY19                           (Rs. Crore)
                                              HIL Standalone plus Utkal Alumina
    Particulars                                  Q1FY18      Q4FY18         Q1FY19
    Revenue from Operations                      10,414      11,681         10,670
    EBITDA:
    Aluminium                                     1,132       1,265          1,531
    Copper                                          322         329            335
    Others                                          207         213             85
    TOTAL EBITDA                                   1661        1807           1951
    Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax         599         773           1007
    Exceptional Income                              104
    Profit After Tax                                364         616            734

Note:

*The above financials include the relevant numbers of Utkal Alumina International Ltd. (Utkal Alumina) from its unaudited accounts to present a comprehensive view of the business. For this purpose, standard principles of consolidation have been applied by elimination of inter-company transactions and unrealized profit or loss in the inventory. For comparison, previous year numbers have also been presented in a similar manner.

# Adjusted EBITDA excludes metal price lag.

Post the applicability of GST with effect from July 1, 2017, Revenue is required to be disclosed net of GST as per requirement of Ind AS 18, 'Revenue'. Accordingly, the Revenue figures are not comparable with those of the previous periods. 

India Business (Hindalco Standalone Plus Utkal Alumina): 

The Company's revenue (India operations) stood at Rs. 10,670 crore for Q1 FY19. It achieved the highest ever quarterly EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) of Rs. 1,951 crore, up by 17% compared to Q1 FY18, on the back of supporting macros, operating excellence and higher by-products realisation in the Copper Business. This was despite increase in the input costs, mainly of coal and furnace oil. The interest expense was lower by 23% at Rs. 464 crore, mainly on account of re-pricing of long term project loans and loan re-payments made during last year. Profit After Tax has doubled to Rs. 734 crore in Q1 FY19, up by 102% vs Rs. 364 crore in Q1 FY18, driven by higher EBITDA and lower finance costs. Net Debt to EBITDA (on TTM Basis) at end June, 2018 improves to 2.57x from 2.67x at end March, 2018

Key Initiatives & Project Updates: 

  • The New Copper Continuous Cast Rod Plant (CCR-3) ramp up is on schedule.
  • Utkal Alumina's brownfield capacity expansion of 500 Kt is on schedule and is expected to be completed by FY21.
  • Novelis announced plans of 200 Kt expansion of automotive finishing facility in Guthrie, Kentucky, U.S. and 100 kt in Changzhou, China which are on schedule and are expected to be commissioned in FY21.
  • Novelis signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aleris Corp of U.S, for an Enterprise Value of US $ 2.58 billion. This will further strengthen Novelis' leadership position in the automotive segment and will mark its entry into the high-end aerospace segment.

Business Highlights - Q1 FY19  

Aluminium (Hindalco Plus Utkal Alumina): 

The Aluminium revenue for Q1 FY19 stood at Rs. 5,667 crore. EBITDA was Rs. 1,531 crore in Q1 FY19, up 35% compared to Rs. 1,132 crore in Q1 FY18. This increase was on account of better realisations and stable plant operations. The Company achieved consistent Aluminium metal production of 323 Kt in Q1 FY19, as its plants continued to operate at peak designed capacities. Alumina (including Utkal Alumina) production was marginally lower at 695 Kt vs 724 Kt in the corresponding period last year. Aluminium Value Added Products (VAP, including Wire Rod) production was at 113 Kt vs 116 kt in Q1 FY18. This level was sustained, despite challenges thrown by an increasing flow of imports.

Copper: 

The revenue from Copper segment was at Rs. 5,006 crore in Q1 FY19 vs Rs. 5,403 crore in Q1 FY18. This was impacted due to lower volumes on account of a planned maintenance shutdown in Q1 FY19, at one of the smelters.  The realizations in the by-products viz. DAP and Sulphuric Acid were higher, leading a higher EBITDA of Rs. 335 crore in Q1 FY19 vs Rs. 322 crore in Q1 FY18. The Tc/Rc was marginally lower in Q1 FY19 vs the corresponding period of the earlier year.

The overall production in Copper Business was 81 Kt in Q1 FY19 vs 109 kt in Q1 FY18. CC Rod production was at 60 Kt in Q1 FY19 compared to 39 Kt in Q1 FY18, up 55% due to ramp-up of the new CCR-3 facility. DAP production was getting back to normal at 70 kt in Q1 FY19 vs 30 kt in Q4 FY18 and 67 kt in Q1 FY18.

Novelis Inc: 

Novelis' revenues grew 16% to US$ 3.1 billion, on the wings of higher average aluminium prices, higher shipments and better product mix. The total shipments of flat rolled products (FRP) is up by 2% to 797 Kt. It achieved the highest ever quarterly adjusted EBITDA (excluding metal price lag) of US$ 332 million in Q1 FY19, up 15%, compared to US$ 289 million in Q1 FY18. The key growth stimulants were higher automotive sheet shipments, operating efficiencies, with higher recycled contents and better cost management. Novelis achieved its highest ever quarterly adjusted EBITDA of US$ 417 per tonne in Q1 FY19 vs US$ 368 in Q1 FY18, up by 13% YoY.

Novelis' Net Income was at US$ 137 million in Q1 FY19, up by 36% compared to US$ 101 million in Q1 FY18.

Management Comments: 

In line with its commitment of continuous and profitable growth, the Company delivered a strong and robust quarter, with outstanding financial performance on the back of supporting macros, better realisations and stable operations, despite challenges arising from higher input costs and increased imports in aluminium and copper segments. 

Statements in this "Media Release" describing the company's objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or predictions may be "forward looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make a difference to the company's operations include global and Indian demand supply conditions, finished goods prices, feed stock availability and prices, cyclical demand and pricing in the company's principal markets, changes in Government regulations, tax regimes, economic developments within India and the countries within which the company conducts business and other factors such as litigation and labour negotiations. The company assume no responsibility to publicly amend, modify or revise any forward looking statement, on the basis of any subsequent development, information or events, or otherwise. 

About Hindalco Industries Limited: 

Hindalco Industries Limited (HIL), the metals flagship Company of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading player in aluminium and copper manufacturing. It is the world's largest aluminium rolling company and one of Asia's biggest producers of primary aluminium. In India, the Company's aluminium Units across the country encompass the gamut of operations from bauxite mining, alumina refining, coal mining, captive power generation and aluminium smelting to downstream value addition of aluminium rolling, extruding and foils. Birla Copper, the Company's copper facility comprises a world-class copper smelter, downstream facilities, a fertiliser plant and a captive jetty. The copper smelter is among the world's largest custom smelters at a single location. Birla Copper produces copper cathodes and continuous cast copper rods along with other by-products. Novelis Inc., HIL's wholly-owned subsidiary, is the global leader in aluminium rolled products and the world's largest recycler of aluminium. Novelis has 24 operating plants in 10 countries and across 4 continents. 

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Hindalco Industries Limited (HIL)