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Ashok Leyland — Investor Presentation (February 2010)

39 slides from Ashok Leyland's investor presentation, Feb 2, 2010

  1. Slide 1: Investor Meet

    Investor Meet 2nd February, 2010

  2. Slide 2: Presentation outline

    Presentation outline Overview of Hinduja Group CV Market Outlook AL’s Performance Strategies Funding Plan KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb 10

  3. Slide 3: Hinduja Group Overview

    Hinduja Group Overview ` Hinduja group was established in 1914 in Mumbai Employs more than 35,000 personnel worldwide Global presence across 30 countries Automotive Energy & Chemicals Ashok Leyland is India's second largest Gulf Oil is arguably one of the most commercial vehicles and diesel engine e

  4. Slide 4: Economic outlook conducive

    Economic outlook conducive Economy has been registering consistent growth since the drop in Oct – Dec ’08 Qtr. Quarter Q GDP Growth % Jul – Sep ‘08 7.7 Oct – Dec ‘08 5.8 Jan – Mar ‘09 58 5.8 Apr – Jun ‘09 6.1 Jul – Sep ‘09 7.9 FY 2009-10 (est) 8.4 Economy estimated to grow at 7.5% in FY ‘10 (Source

  5. Slide 5: Growth in freight generating sectors

    Growth in freight generating sectors Coal 9% Cement 7% Rail Freight Coal for steel plants 8% Contributed earnings rise by 10.1% Y-O-Y in Fertilizer 5% Nov’09 Steel 3% Petroleum P l and d other h 1% liquids Cargo traffic at Ports grew by Contributed 4 1% YOY in 4.1% Iron ore 49% Nov ‘09 Estimates for

  6. Slide 6: CV Market Performance - Buses

    CV Market Performance - Buses Segment Q2 Q3 Q3 Q3-o- YTD YTD Y-o-Y FY’10 FY ’10 FY’09 Q3 % Dec 09 Dec 08 % Private 4112 3361 1521 121 10419 8957 16 STU (Incl. JnNURM) 2438 6555 3591 83 11207 11458 (2) ICV 2857 1848 600 208 6967 5193 34 Total 9407 11764 5712 106 28593 25608 12  Growth visible in Pri

  7. Slide 7: CV Market Performance - Trucks

    CV Market Performance - Trucks Segment Q2 Q3 Q3 Q-o-Q YTD YTD Y-o-Y FY’10 FY ’10 FY’09 % Dec ‘09 Dec ‘08 % Haulage 6913 7596 3870 96 19462 16421 19 Tippers 5874 7918 5036 57 18885 27673 (32) Tractors 4657 4038 603 570 10157 8048 26 MAV 17839 19960 7528 165 51314 44180 16 ICV 9321 11495 4262 170 2798

  8. Slide 8: CV Market Performance – Trucks contd…

    CV Market Performance – Trucks contd… Q 3 registered growth over Q 2 in all segments except p tractors During Q 3 Tippers registered 35% growth over Q2 Q 3 registered growth across all regions Strong growth for MAV and Tractor segment in N th and North dW Western t regions i Positive sentiments, inc

  9. Slide 9: Infrastructure plan – NHAI projects

    Infrastructure plan – NHAI projects NHAI Projects Kms Total length 34 797 Completed (Till Dec ’09) 12 806 Under Imp. / Balance 21 991 Total T t l Completed C l t d Kms Kms % Golden G ld Quad Q d 5846 5749 98% NS-EW Ph I & II 7300 4587 63% NHDP Ph III A 12109 1190 10% NHDP Ph V 6500 148 2%% NHDP Ph V

  10. Slide 10: Infrastructure plan – NHAI projects

    Infrastructure plan – NHAI projects Details of PPP projects awarded during 2008-09 and 2009-10 by NHAI is given under: Period Project Length Share of South cost in Kms South portion Rs. Cr (Rs. Crs) 2008-09 8591 643 3857 45% Apr – Jul ’09 2926 323 2131 73% Jul – Sep p ’09 6581 614 2678 41% Oct – Dec

  11. Slide 11: Economic outlook conducive

    Economic outlook conducive RBI’s stance to be more of “wait and watch” - switching over from “managing crisis” to “managing recovery”. Economic ggrowth estimates are as under: 2009-10 2010-11 Agriculture -1.4 5.9 Industry 8.3 9.4 Services 8.6 10.0 Construction 8.0 10.0 Exports -11.0 15.0 Imports -8.

  12. Slide 12: Freight rates movement

    Freight rates movement Truck rates from Kolkata to major cities Truck rates from Chennai to major cities 3.50 4.00 3.00 3.50 2.50 3.00 2.50 (Rs. '000) (Rs. '000) 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.00 Dec-06 Dec-07 Dec-08 Mar-09 Jun-09 Sep-09 Nov-09 Dec-09 Dec-06 Dec-07 Dec-08 Mar-09 Jun-

  13. Slide 13: Concern Areas

    Concern Areas Drop in freight rates, with out reduction in fuel prices or other operating p p g costs RBI’s recent CRR hike will mop up around Rs. 360 bn from the system. This is likely to harden the interest rate outlook in coming months. Budget announcement this month would be key - withdrawal of

  14. Slide 14: Outlook on CV volumes for FY'10

    Outlook on CV volumes for FY‘10 Bus order book is robust consequent to JnNURM and regular orders from STUs Growth momentum in truck segmentg is likely y to continue due to growth in freight generating sectors viz., coal, steel and cement. Development of infrastructure and real estate sector would bo

  15. Slide 15: AL's performance YTD Dec '09

    AL’s performance YTD Dec ‘09 Segment Q 1 FY Q 2 FY Q 3 FY YTD Dec ’09 ’10 ’10 ‘10 Consistent MS growth observed Bus – TIV 7482 9347 11764 28593 TIV Growth over PY (16.2) (14.8) 106.0 11.7  MS improved quarter - ALL 2211 3647 5062 10920 over quarter ALL Growth over PY (44.5) (32.5) 110.7 (7.4)  In

  16. Slide 16: AL's export performance

    AL’s export performance Drop in Q 3 export performance over last year by 23% (YTD Dec ‘09 drop is 22%) Country / zone wise export in CY and PY is given under: YTD Dec ’09 09 YTD Dec ’08 08 Sri Lanka 1198 757 B ‘desh 1615 875 Middle East 529 2286 Others 681 1229 Total 4023 5147 Middle East - yet to r

  17. Slide 17: AL's performance in Non-cyclical business

    AL’s performance in Non-cyclical business YTD Dec'09 Sale revenue Bus 24% Cyclical Defence 49% Kits & Spares 12% Exports 10% Engines 5% Noncyclical business revenue continue around 50% KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  18. Slide 18: Q3 / Cumulative Dec '09 Financial Performance

    Q 3 /Cumulative Dec ‘09 Financial Performance Rs Lakhs Q3 Cum Q3 Cum Inc / Inc / FY ’10 Dec ’09 FY ’09 Dec ’08 (dec) % (dec) % Q3 Cum Net Sales / income 181553 430567 100449 476295 81 (10) from operations (SR) Gross operating margin 20623 38445 8742 35362 136 9 as % of SR 11.4 8.9 8.7 7.4 Other inco

  19. Slide 19: Highlights of Financial performance

    Highlights of Financial performance Focus on improving operating margin in Q 3 through: g 1. Pricing 2. Cost control 1. Pricing: 2.1% pricing action taken during July ’09 1.5% pricing action taken during Oct ‘09 KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  20. Slide 20: Highlights of Financial performance

    Highlights of Financial performance 2. Cost Control Material cost Recovery of material cost increases sanctioned during HY 1 of FY ’09 (by 370 bps over YTD Q 3 FY ‘09) Effectively managed cost increases (steel and rubber price increases) during Q 3. Operating Cost Variable cost and administration ov

  21. Slide 21: Highlights of Financial performance

    Highlights of Financial performance Workingg Capital: p • Stringent measures in Q 2 continued in Q 3 • Cash and carry system yielded results – working capital lower by Rs. 350 Cr. Over previous year • Finished vehicle stock lower in current year by 3200 nos. over previous year • Interest cost down b

  22. Slide 22: Strategies

    Strategies KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  23. Slide 23: Product Launches in Q4 FY'10

    Product Launches in Q 4 FY ‘10 Launches planned in Q 4 2521 Tipper – Launch during Feb ‘10 10 – addressing Mining, quarrying and irrigation requirements 2518 LWB Tipper – Launch during Jan ‘10 – Coal and bulk commodities (port) 2518 H 14 C Cum – All MAV titipper llocations ti CT 1616 – Stone Quarry,

  24. Slide 24: Future Models Planned

    Future Models Planned Bus Stag BS 3 (40 seat with front door) ULE/RESLF/FESLF – A/c and Non A/c options with Diesel and CNG options Luxura – 225 HP CRS BS 3 12 Mtr 225 and 180 HP Viking BS 3 & BS 4 Haulage 1616 FF (4x2), 1616SF (4x2), 2518 (6x2) & 3123 (8x2) KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  25. Slide 25: Future Models Planned

    Future Models Planned Tipper 1616 FF, 2523, 3123, 1619, 2519 to cater to quarry, mining and construction activities Tractors 4923 6x4 (cement), 4932 6x4 ODC, 4023 4x2 (market load) and 3518 4x2 (container). KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  26. Slide 26: Unveiling U Truck range

    Unveiling U Truck range The U TRUCK platform U 4932 93 Tractor ac o & U 2523 5 3 Tipper ppe u unveiled e ed in recent Auto Expo. U Truck platform will straddle entire range of t t tractors, tippers ti andd haulage h l covering i 16 – 49 tonnage segments Powered by BS III and BS IV engines (protected

  27. Slide 27: U Truck 4932 Tractor

    U Truck 4932 Tractor Faster F t turnaround, more up time, higher pay load Increased fuel efficiency greater comfort f t and safety Configuration: g 6x4 Tractor 16 Speed Synchro Mesh overdrive GVW – 49 T with triple axle trailer Gear Box (16 forward + 2 reverse) Neptune 6 Cyl 8 ltr inline engine Brak

  28. Slide 28: U Truck 2523 Tipper

    U Truck 2523 Tipper Faster turnaround, more uptime Increased and higher fuel payload efficiency greater comfort & fully built solutions Configuration: g 6x4 Tipper pp Brakes: Dual Line air brakes GVW – 25 Tonne Cab: Suspended tiltable day cab with H Series 6 Cylinder 5.7 ltr inline CRS optional a/c

  29. Slide 29: Volume projection Vs Capacity available

    Volume projection Vs Capacity available FY ‘10 FY ’10 FY ‘10 FY ‘10 FY ‘10 YTD Q 3 YTD Q 3 Q 4 (Est) Q 4 (Est) FY Bus Truck Bus Truck (Est) TIV (Nos.) 28593 127801 15000 70000 241394 TIV Growth (%) 11.7 9.3 61.4 120.0 31.5% ALL (Nos.) 10920 22635 6500 17500 57555 ALL - MS (%) 38.2% 17.7% 43.3% 25.0%

  30. Slide 30: Capacity creation at Uttarakhand

    Capacity creation at Uttarakhand Uttarakhand plant would be highly integrated plant of AL. T t l investment Total i t t in i the th plant l t Already invested Rs.925 crores Balance to be invested Rs.175 crores Supply sources identified within tax exempted areas in Uttarakhand / Himachal Pradesh All

  31. Slide 31: Margin Outlook

    Margin Outlook Targeting operating margins at around Q 3 levels for Q 4 to be supported pp by: y Pricing action Rs. 14500/- per vehicle (1.4%) taken during Jan ‘10 Commodity based price increase pressure (mainly steel, rubber and aluminium) to be contained Stringent controls on operating cost incurr

  32. Slide 32: Light truck JV with Nissan

    Light truck JV with Nissan LCV JV progressing well Understanding with NML for utilising existing facilities of both partners to minimize initial investment and maximise utilisation of capacity on ground Targeting to invest from AL around Rs. 400 Cr. In next few years Product range being discussed wi

  33. Slide 33: Construction equipment JV with John Deere

    Construction equipment JV with John Deere New company formed with 50:50 partnership with John Deere Land already acquired; Product plans in place; Roll out before Dec 2010 KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  34. Slide 34: Joint venture with ALTEAMS

    Joint venture with ALTEAMS Fully established to meet both Telecom and automobile sector requirements Supplies commenced to telecom industry customers. Formal dedication of factory on 20th Jan ‘10 KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  35. Slide 35: Funding Plan

    Funding Plan Dec ‘09 Sep ‘09 Jun ‘09 Mar ‘09 Loan funds (Rs. Cr) 2035 1838 1854 1958 Debt / Equity (times) 0.87 0.83 0.81 0.87 Rs. 300 Cr borrowed in Q 3. Plans to borrow Rs. 100 Cr in Q 4. Debt equity q y will not cross 1:1 Sufficient head room available for debt infusion. In FY 2010 Capex incurren

  36. Slide 36: Wider presence in Automobile Sector

    Automotive Sector LCVs M&HCV Defence Construction equipment Foundry Engines & Components Business Auto Electronics Exhaust System Engineering and Testing Services Technology Wider presence in Automobile Sector

  37. Slide 37: The shareholding pattern

    The shareholding pattern as of 31st December 2009 Hinduja Automotive Ltd 52% Body corporate 2% FIIs 14% Banks & MFs 6% Resident Individuals / Trust / Clearing members 11% Fis, Insurance Co, State Govt, Govt C Companiesi 14% KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  38. Slide 38: Thank You

    Thank You KIE Investor Forum 2nd Feb ‘10

  39. Slide 39: JnNURM Order Status

    JnNURM Order Status Total order 12 408 Executed by Balance So far executed 4072 AL 2009 To be executed 8336 Balance 8336 Others 2063 AL’s p portion 3080 • Regular orders available from STUs for AL - 2565 nos. • Order book for bus segment available for AL of 5645 vehicles • Time available for deliver

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