Aether Industries Limited IPO Company Profile :
Aether Industries is the largest manufacturer in the world for four products (4MEP, T2E, NODG, HEEP) in CY 2020 and sole manufacturer in India for 7 products (4MEP, T2E, OTBN, NODG, DVL, BFA, MMBC) which were historically imported from China into India. All of these 7 products contributed 68.5% to the total revenue of the company at end of December, 2021 with 4MEP is the largest revenue contributor. 4MEP is one of the key intermediates used in production of Metoprolol which used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Most of its Products find applications in Pharmaceutical industry followed by Agrochemicals. Other industries which its serves includes Oil and gas, material science, food additives, coatings and high performance photography. A majority of its products are exported internationally to 18 countries, including Italy, Spain, Germany, the United States and other parts of the world.
| IPO-Note | Aether Industries Limited |
| Rs-610- Rs 642 per Equity share | Recommendation: Neutral |
| Issue Details | |
| Objects of the issue | · Prepayment or repayment of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company.
· Funding capital expenditure requirements for the manufacturing facility (Proposed Greenfield Project). · Funding working capital requirements of the Company. · General corporate purposes. |
| Issue Size | Total issue Size -Rs. 808.04 Cr.
Offer for Sale – 181.04 Crore Fresh Issue – Rs. 627 Crore |
| Face value | Rs.10.00 Per Equity Share |
| Issue Price | Rs. 610– Rs. 642 |
| Bid Lot | 23 shares |
| Listing at | BSE, NSE |
| Issue Opens: | 24th May, 2022 – 26th May, 2022 |
| QIB | 50% of Net Issue Offer |
| Retail | 35% of Net Issue Offer |
| NII | 15% of Net Issue Offer |
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Strengths:
- Fastest growing specialty chemical companies in India, growing at a CAGR of nearly 49.5% between Fiscal 2019 and Fiscal 2021.
- Automated manufacturing facilities utilizing advanced technologies.
- Differentiated portfolio of market-leading products
- Focus on R&D to leverage core competencies of chemistry and technology
Key Highlights:
- Revenue from operations grew at a CAGR of nearly 49.5% between Fiscal 2019 and Fiscal 2021.
- Revenue from exports have grown at CAGR of 58.56% from Rs.100 Crore in to Rs. 251.7 Crore during FY19-21
- EBITDA margin stands at Rs. 28.47% in 9MFY22 Vs 22.91% in 9MFY21
- Debt to Equity Ratio stood at 0.65 at the end of December, 2021
- ROCE and ROE stood at 20.74% and 38.2% respectively in FY21.
- In November 2021, the company issued bonus shares in the ratio of 10:1 which increased numbers of equity shares from 1 Crore to 11 Crores.
Risk Factors:
- Significant part of revenue comes from major customers and company do not have long-term contracts with all of them
- Prices of some of raw materials that it uses are closely linked to crude oil prices and Crude prices globally have been volatile.
- Top 20 customers contributed to 72.93% of total revenue from operations in 9MFY22.
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Financial Performance:
Shareholding Pattern:
| Shareholding Pattern | Pre- Issue | Post Issue |
| Promoters & Promoter Group | 96.96% | 87.09% |
| Public | 3.04% | 12.91% |
Source: RHP, EWL Research
Outlook:
Aether Industries has three business verticals including Large scale manufacturing of intermediates and speciality chemicals, CRAMS (contract research and manufacturing services) and Contract manufacturing. It Products 4MEP, T2E, MMBC, NODG, BFA, OTBN and DVL were 100% imported into India from China four years ago and now it is selling these products to Chinese customers. According to Frost & Sullivan, the global chemicals market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from CY 2020 to CY 2025. Aether Industries have strong market positioning in complex intermediates where global competition is intense. At the higher price band of Rs 642, the offer is made at P/E multiple of 72.5x of FY22 Post issue annualized EPS. As per RHP, it showed Clean Science, Navin Fluorine, Vinati Organics etc. as its listed peers however they are not full comparable as company is the sole manufacturer for most of its products in India. Company has Good financial track record and leadership in its products but valuation is pricey hence we have a neutral view on IPO.