West Coast Paper Mills Limited · NSE:WSTCSTPAPR
West Coast Paper Mills — Investor Presentation (February 2025)
57 slides from West Coast Paper Mills's investor presentation, Feb 14, 2025
Slide 1: Investor Presentation filing cover letter
WEST COAST PAPER MILLS LTD., Registered & Works Office : Post Box No. 5, Bangur Nagar, Dandeli-581 325 Dist Uttar Kannada (Karnataka) - India CORPORATE IDENTITY NO : L02101KA1955PLC001936 website www.westcoastpaper.com tso socn • 50 14001 50 45001 Ph : (08284) 231391 - 395 (5 lines) Fax : 08284-2312
Slide 2: West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. Investor Presentation February 2025
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Slide 3: Safe Harbor
I Safe Harbor This presentation and the accompanying slides (the “Presentation”), which have been prepared by West Coast Paper Mills Limited (the “Company’), have been prepared solely for information purposes and do not constitute any offer, recommendation or invitation to purchase or subscribe for
Slide 4: About West Coast Paper Mills
I About West Coast Paper Mills West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WCPM) is one of the oldest and the largest producers of paper for printing, writing, and packaging in India WCPM enjoys a pedigree of standing over the past 70 years. The company's vision in constant upgradation of its process and techno
Slide 5: Key Highlights: Pulp to Paper Excellence
Key Highlights: Pulp to Paper Excellence 1955 26+ 3,20,000 Countries MTPA O 00 O 00 co, 000 Established in Countries Manufacturing capacity 4,000+ 70+ ISO 9001-2015 QMS 0 ISO 14001-2015 EMS ISO 45001-2018 OH & SMS Employee Our Distribution Certifications Strength Network 4
Slide 6: A Look Back at Our Company's History
A Look Back at Our Company's History 2008 : Production capacity increased to 2019: Applied for permission from 1,80,000 TPA pollution control board to increase 2009 : Raised INR 855 crores via production to 450,000 TPA in Preference shares, non- existing plant 1995 : Installed 1.05 MW wind power con
Slide 7: Many Firsts to Our Credit
Many Firsts to Our Credit 1 1 • First in Asia to install twin-wire Papriformer paper machine 2 First to introduce captive plantations in India First in India to introduce a chemical recovery boiler of 1100 TPD Solids 3 First to use synthetic wire on paper machine in India 4 Firing per day capacity F
Slide 8: Consolidation of Leadership Position
Consolidation of Leadership Position _PLAndhra Paper Limited 51" 1k West Coast Paper Mills Andhra Paper Installed Capacity – 3,20,000 Mtpa Installed Capacity – 2,55,550 Mtpa Sales Volume – 3,03,766 Mtpa Sales Volume – 2,35,749 Mtpa Revenue – ₹ 2,623 Crores Revenue – ₹ 1,801 Crores EBITDA – ₹ 752 Cro
Slide 9: About Andhra Paper Limited
About Andhra Paper Limited Andhra Paper Limited, one of the largest integrated paper and pulp manufacturers in Andhra Pradesh & India was established in 1964 with a production capacity of 255,550 TPA of Paper and 200,000 TPA of Virgin Pulp. It is the only Paper Mill using virgin pulp in AP APL has p
Slide 10: Business Diversification via Optical Fibre Cable Manufacturing
Business Diversification via Optical Fibre Cable Manufacturing About Cable Business Product Portfolio • • The company under its cable division – ‘West Coast Optilinks’, operates a State of the art 1. Optical Fibre Cables 4 41 manufacturing facility in a Hi-Tech Electronics zone at Mysuru and Hyderab
Slide 11: Experienced Board of Directors
Experienced Board of Directors SHRI S.K. BANGUR SMT. SHASHI DEVI BANGUR SHRI VIRENDRAA BANGUR Chairman & Managing Director Director Joint Managing Director He is a well-respected industrialist and philanthropist who serves as the She is a prominent member of the renowned Bangur family and serves as
Slide 12: Experienced Board of Directors
Experienced Board of Directors SMT. SUDHA G. BHUSHAN Director I A highly respected Finance professional and co-founder of Taxpert Professionals, a versatile consulting firm catering to multinational clients SHRI SHIV RATAN GOENKA Director As Chairman and Managing Director of Bengal Beverages Private
Slide 13: Dynamic Management Team
Dynamic Management Team r Paper & Paper Board Division SHRI RAJENDRA JAIN Executive Director A qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary. Mr Jain has hands-on experience in various aspects of business operations including strategic planning, manufacturing, financial management, and contin
Slide 14: Industry Dynamics in Our Favour
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Slide 15: Paper Industry & Consumption
Paper Industry & Consumption INDIAN PAPER MARKET RISING PRODUCTION OF CONSUMPTION PAPER INDUSTRY 24.4 Newsprint 10% 22 20 Specialty paper (Tissue paper and others) 10% 10.11 Packaging: Carton 4.87 Boards & 2.43 Container Boards 0.75 1.1 Writing & Printing (Corrugated Boards) 0.11 0.34 Paper (coated
Slide 16: Domestic Paper Demand & Trends
Domestic Paper Demand & Trends Trends in Overall Paper Industry I Key Growth Drivers I Barriers to Growth I FY21 and FY22 saw export growth from Indian paper mills due to capacity expansion, tech India’s per capita paper consumption low at ~14 Rising prices of raw materials due to inflationary upgra
Slide 17: Industry Dynamics - Consolidation is Inevitable
Industry Dynamics - Consolidation is Inevitable Consolidation in the Industry is Inevitable Rising literacy rates, increasing India is Fastest Growing number of schools and universities Paper Market in the World in the country and higher student enrolments .7 High Capital Intensity .7 Economies of S
Slide 18: Investment Proposition
Investment Proposition Integrated pulp mill Expect favorable paper Pan India Presence for Multiple product Strong Promoter steadily Strong with ample water and cycle to sustain Marketing offerings with a focus on Balance Sheet increasing stake in the Credit Rating power profitability higher margin p
Slide 19: Core Business Strategy
Core Business Strategy Bring strategic alignment Digital Transformation Setting up clear and coherent goals based on sound market Adopting new technologies and processes to improve analysis and future aspirations and aligning the organisation with operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive
Slide 20: What Sets Us Apart
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Slide 21: Wesco Brand Created – Premium Paper Brand
Wesco Brand Created – Premium Paper Brand Exclusive range crafted especially for the hi-tech business Participated in Expo • a I cr_k 'AvikurciL als ei • Finest Range of premium office paper of International standards, Tailor-made to suit all kinds of high-end office printers A • • West coa a IN Cr
Slide 22: Product Portfolio Across Different Segments Ranging from 52-600 GSM
Product Portfolio Across Different Segments Ranging from 52-600 GSM Business Stationary Printing & Writing ••• 4. sh 3 B70 Security & Hi-value Grades Paper MG Varieties (Machine-Glazed) [4. 7731 ••!1 Li ;ORAL COMPUTER 3/4 ( -111123 111 . , ria 5) Mb ir ondAhintel ti =1=1= Cup Stock & Coated Duplex B
Slide 23: One of the Largest Single Location Plant
One of the Largest Single Location Plant 1.1.11111011r- Economies of Scale Benefits Capacity 3,20,000 TPA qer amun "la ip Favourable plant location provides us an edge in sourcing raw-materials and ensuring adequate water supply Located in ‘Dandeli Town in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka on a 2
Slide 24: Self Sufficiency in all Utilities - Water, Power & Steam generation
Self Sufficiency in all Utilities - Water, Power & Steam generation i i i Resources needed 1. Water 2. Power 3. Steam Requirement ~50000 KL/day ~50 MWh ~345 tph ▪ Round the year water ▪ Four coal fired FBC boilers & ▪ Four captive turbo generators availability from river Kali two chemical recovery b
Slide 25: Wood Procurement Strategy
Strong Backward Integration for Key Raw Material Supply • Distribution of Seedlings/Sapling across 3785 Strong Backward linkages with farming communities/farm forestry is the way Hectares land during FY 2023-24. forward to get key raw material/wood fibre for pulp production Paper Making Process • Im
Slide 26: Our Manufacturing Facilities
Our Manufacturing Facilities r Installed Capacity: 2,60,000 TPA r Installed Capacity: 3,20,000 TPA rI J I .01 — =M. 4, • ,. I Imon • I . .r it0,•••° FIBRELINE PAPER MACHINE DUPLEX BOARD MACHINE PAPER CAPACITY UTILISATION OVER THE YEARS (%) 95 98 93 98 95 91 72 FY 18 FY 19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 25
Slide 27: Images of Our Manufacturing Facility
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Slide 28: Strong Commitment to Quality and R&D
Strong Commitment to Quality and R&D Quality Control 24x7 Quality Control Activity p Research & Development f Strong customer focused research initiative, comprising a sophisticated Research center and qualified Machines equipped with advanced online process and quality control systems for continuou
Slide 29: One of the Largest Dealer Network in India
One of the Largest Dealer Network in India Distribution Presence across the One of the Largest dealer network in the country Key Highlights - Distribution country Network o Andhra Pradesh o Assam Network of 70+ dealers and 6 zonal offices in India o Haryana o Dadra & Nagar Haveli 75% of the dealers
Slide 30: Our Global Footprints
Our Global Footprints Export Regions ✓ Uganda ✓ Ghana ✓ Nigeria aft ✓ Kenya ✓ Tanzania ✓ Angola ✓ Cameroon ✓ Senegal ✓ Ethiopia ✓ Madagascar ✓ ✓ ✓ Rwanda Malawi Burundi 1- r- ✓ Mozambique ✓ Congo ✓ Nepal ✓ Sri Lanka ✓ Greece ✓ Turkey ✓ Egypt ✓ Iraq ✓ Qatar ✓ UAE ✓ Sudan ✓ Jordan ✓ Trinidad &Tobago 2
Slide 31: Testimony to Strive Excellence
Testimony to Strive Excellence National Environmental Awards Special Commendation Award (IPMA) at the Paperex-2015 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS ORME. . wyrdt,T.taurqu, 9dil. kmgri. he tkeernorat 51,,5c.44 idrOY. W9C.X.S 4$maIc ikwwhi [..mi crIhrOmpar.s. ceekthl rrep sr.! -L; 1st prize in Best State
Slide 32: Awards & Accolades
Awards & Accolades • Ji11111411.111I NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL or- f rNATAKA CHAPTER • 04, ViaJ sk LI 4Palfiatii .c,:zA1& • + National Safety Council KARNATAKA CHAPTER Safety Awards - 2019 A UTITIAMA SURAIISHA PURABlintA Sy "" o".• ••• r sae Ps** eile Trophy & Certificate :0.0 Wei rrr West Coast Paper
Slide 33: Environmental Social Governance
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Slide 34: Responsible Forestry by Forest Stewardship Council
Responsible Forestry by Forest Stewardship Council Our Certifications The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) is an international certification system that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of forests and plantations The FSC does this by sett
Slide 35: SARA- Certified for Being a 'Well Managed Group Plantation'
SARA- Certified for Being a ‘Well Managed Group Plantation’ The Society for Afforestation, Research and Allied (SARA) promoted and supported by WCPM has continuously obtained certifications for developing ‘Well Managed Group Plantations’ since 2011 Formed by eminent personalities, which includes for
Slide 36: Tree Improvement Programme
Tree Improvement Programme West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. Your partner in progress... Research Wing Tree Improvement Programme I:7C : 4. It' • ^-01 II" • Research wing works pro-actively towards the • Provide genetically superior, fast growing, disease promotion of Technology-based plantations with loc
Slide 37: Reduction Burden on Environment
Reduction Burden on Environment n 6 , tia r rot . -11111Murr.wr -.door ,111111.1111C, - ANN t "se, Sludge loading Mist Cooling System Secondary Clarifier - Pulp Diffused Aeration System Primary Clarifier - Pulp Greenery at Effluent Treatment Plant : I r Im o 11/ let Sludge Handling - Paper Dewatered
Slide 38: Ensuring Safety and Health in the Workplace
Ensuring Safety and Health in the Workplace taw S 4,r AN. 6.• ry `;•• 1 Lfl _ VI_ 44. • C4....011,11M1 4.1111.10161461ditaa, liamiptiity *dam ittaktiopkrtt . 1 Fire Hydrant Point Full-fledged Hospital Villagers' medical check-up Fire Hydrant Pumps near chipper The Mill has adequate fire The Mill has
Slide 39: Contribute to the Common Good
Contribute to the Common Good Child Health Checkup Camp at WCPM OHC - Dandeli Two Prayer Halls ‘’Serving the community at Cemetery for for a better tomorrow..’’ Christians, Old Dandeli Lol FA \I S O I% -% c Toilet Blocks - Govt. Hr. :Ca ocraptigri. 1 Pr. School, Jamga Village (QUM __ems ® • Distribu
Slide 40: Way Forward
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Slide 41: Expansion Plans - Optic Fibre Cable at Hyderabad
Expansion Plans - Optic Fibre Cable at Hyderabad ESTIMATED TARGET TIMELINE COST PRODUCTS r.4 a •-• die ₹ 120 crores in Optical Fibre Phase 1 by 4th j I ic e Phase I and Optic Quarter of FY 24-25 & Fibre Cables ₹ 55 crores in Phase 2 completed Phase II on 15 Feb 2024 ESTIMATED SOURCE OF REVENUE FUNDI
Slide 42: Cost Optimization is Continuous Discipline
Cost Optimization is Continuous Discipline Wood & Pulp Volume Mix (%) Sales & Raw Material Explanation (in ₹ Crore) 3000 • Sales Performance improved due to 2500 increase in Sales Realization per tonne over the years 2000 1500 • Improved Wood & Pulp Costs as high-cost Imports were replaced with the
Slide 43: Expansion & Rebuilding of Machines to Improve Productivity & Efficiency
Expansion & Rebuilding of Machines to Improve Productivity & Efficiency 1 CAPEX of 2,408 Crores (2008-24) 1 ₹3300 mn investment towards 1 2019 PM-6 Rebuild & jobs debottlenecking and modernization • 1 of NFL,Recy & PM 1 1 • Expansion to increase 1 capacity to 320,000 TPA PM-3 Rebuild & Jobs of 0 201
Slide 44: Financial Highlights
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Slide 45: Q3 & 9M FY25 Financial Highlights (Standalone)
Q3 & 9M FY25 Financial Highlights (Standalone) Revenue (₹ in Crs) EBITDA & EBITDA Margin Gross Profit & Gross Profit Margin PAT & PAT Margin 21.4% 15.9% 20.5% 15.1% 13.3% 8.5% +17% 684 125 -13% - I120CD- -14% 1 1-0-17 78 -26% 582 109 103 58 II • Q3FY24 Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Ai Q3
Slide 46: Standalone Income Statement – Q3 & 9M FY25
I Standalone Income Statement – Q3 & 9M FY25 Particulars (₹ in Crores) Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Y-o-Y Q2FY25 Q-o-Q 9MFY25 9MFY24 Y-o-Y Revenue from Operations 629 565 609 1880 1922 Other Income 54 18 53 125 82 Total Revenue from Operations 684 582 17.4% 663 3.2% 2005 2,004 0.0% Cost of Material Consumed 386 28
Slide 47: Standalone Profit & Loss Statement
I Standalone Profit & Loss Statement Particulars (₹ in Crores) FY22 FY23 FY24 Revenue from Operations 1985.2 2810.3 2623.0 Other Income 30.0 45.7 96.8 Total Revenue 2015.2 2856.0 2719.9 Cost of Materials consumed 988.5 1221.5 1250.7 Purchase of stock-in-trade 5.5 7.3 0.4 Changes in Inventories 23.9
Slide 48: Standalone Balance Sheet Statement
I Standalone Balance Sheet Statement Equity & Liabilities (₹ in Crores) FY22 FY23 FY24 Sep-24 Assets (₹ in Crores) FY22 FY23 FY24 rr Sep-24 Equity Share Capital 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 Property, plant and equipment 723.1 642.6 647.6 633.0 1494.3 2037.3 Capital Work-in-Progress 14.1 23.9 91.2 121.8 Other
Slide 49: Standalone Cash Flow Statement
Standalone Cash Flow Statement Particulars (₹ in Crores) FY22 FY23 FY24 Sep-24 Cash Flow from Operating Activities Profit before Tax 244.4 799.4 624.3 238.2 Adjustment for Non-Operating Items 164.5 108.2 34.0 -5.8 Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes 408.9 907.5 658.3 232.4 Changes in Wor
Slide 50: Segmental Performance Trends (Standalone)
Segmental Performance Trends (Standalone) Paper & Paper Board Business Cable Business Revenue (₹ in Crs) Revenue (₹ in Crs) 2,616 195 2,434 189 186 1,874 1,287 1,869 1,694 109 81 116 F FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 9MFY25 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 ■ FY24 9MFY25 EBIT (₹ in Crs) EBIT (₹ in Crs) 803 24 20 570 15
Slide 51: Q3 & 9M FY25 Financial Highlights (Consolidated)
Q3 & 9M FY25 Financial Highlights (Consolidated) Revenue (₹ in Crs) EBITDA & EBITDA Margin Gross Profit & Gross Profit Margin PAT & PAT Margin 23.8% 14% 23.3% 13.1% 14.6% 6.2% 0% -41% -44% -58% 1,087 1,085 '-'] 259 152 '-'] 253 142 '-'] 159 67 Q3FY24 Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Q3FY25
Slide 52: Consolidated Income Statement – Q3 & 9M FY25
I Consolidated Income Statement – Q3 & 9M FY25 Particulars (₹ in Crores) Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Y-o-Y Q2FY25 Q-o-Q 9MFY25 9MFY24 Y-o-Y Revenue from Operations 1016 1045 1045 3021 3378 Other Income 69 41 54 166 112 Total Revenue from Operations 1,085 1,087 -0.1% 1,099 -1.3% 3187 3489 -8.7% Cost of Material Co
Slide 53: Consolidated Profit & Loss Statement
I Consolidated Profit & Loss Statement Particulars (₹ in Crores) FY22 FY23 FY24 Revenue from Operations 3,377.7 4,920.8 4447.7 Other Income 58.2 77.6 170.3 Total Revenue 3,435.9 4,998.4 4618.0 Cost of Materials consumed 1,641.6 2,063.2 2144.1 Purchase of stock-in-trade 7.8 7.5 0.4 Changes in Invento
Slide 54: Consolidated Balance Sheet Statement
Consolidated Balance Sheet Statement Equity & Liabilities (₹ in Crores) Equity Share Capital FY22 13.2 FY23 13.2 FY24 13.2 ■ Sep-24 13.2 Assets (₹ in Crores) Property, plant and equipment FY22 1,422.3 FY23 1,338.0 FY24 1573.4 Sep-24 1579.6 Capital Work-in-Progress 21.8 53.3 205.1 310.5 Other Equity
Slide 55: Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
I Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Particulars (₹ in Crores) FY22 FY23 FY24 Sep-24 Cash Flow from Operating Activities Profit before Tax 420.4 1477.8 1053.3 298.6 Adjustment for Non-Operating Items 222.6 176.7 45.9 22.5 Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes 643.0 1654.5 1099.2 321.1 Change
Slide 56: Segmental Performance Trends (Consolidated)
Segmental Performance Trends (Consolidated) Paper & Paper Board Business Cable Business Revenue (₹ in Crs) Revenue (₹ in Crs) 4,712 208 213 4,235 193 2,384 2,163 3,249 2,828 109 81 129 F FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 9MFY25 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 9MFY25 EBIT (₹ in Crs) EBIT (₹ in Crs) 1,516 27 21 1,000
Slide 57: Thank You
Company : West Coast Paper Mills Limited Mr. Akhil Saraff Mobile No: +91 9903916600 Email: akhil.saraff@westcoastpaper.com Website: www.westcoastpaper.com Investor Relations Advisors : 0 MUFG MUFG Intime India Private Limited A wilco Product A part of MUFG Corporate Markets, a division of MUFG Pensi
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