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    Rain Industries

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    Chemicals·25 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    Rain Industries reported a mixed performance for Q4 FY25, with consolidated revenue declining but adjusted EBITDA showing a significant increase driven by the Carbon and Advanced Materials segments. The Cement segment faced substantial headwinds. Management highlighted the rebalancing of GPC-CPC prices and the strategic re-integration of its global blend strategy in India as key positive developments for the Carbon segment, while also focusing on cost optimization and new opportunities in Battery Anode Materials.

    Highlights

    8

    • Consolidated Net Revenue for Q4 2024 was ₹36.49 billion, a 10.54% decline YoY from ₹40.79 billion in Q4 2023.

    • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 increased by ₹1.12 billion YoY, reaching ₹3.90 billion.

    • Full-year 2024 EBITDA stood at ₹14.98 billion.

    • Carbon segment revenue decreased by 10.91% YoY to ₹26.13 billion, while its Adjusted EBITDA increased by ₹0.88 billion.

    • Advanced Materials segment revenue grew by 7.22% YoY to ₹7.72 billion, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing by ₹0.90 billion.

    • Cement segment revenue declined by 38.1% YoY, and its Adjusted EBITDA saw a downturn of ₹0.66 billion.

    • Net debt to LTM EBITDA ratio was 3.9x at quarter-end, with a target to gradually approach 3.0x.

    • The company spent approximately $78 million USD on maintenance capital expenditures and plant turnarounds in 2024.

    Concerns

    2

    • Raw material supply and pricing challenges for Carbon segment

    • Demand slowdown and declining realizations in Indian Cement industry

    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    5
    • Consolidated Net Revenue
      $36.49B
      YoY-10.5%
    • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
      $3.9B
      YoY+40.3%
    • Full Year EBITDA
      $14.98B
    • Gross Debt
      918 Mn
    • Net Debt
      699 Mn

    LTM

    1
    • EBITDA
      179 Mn

    Segment breakdown

    RevenueAdjusted EBITDA Increase
    Carbon Segment26.13 billion Rupees0.88 billion Rupees
    Advanced Materials Segment7.72 billion Rupees0.9 billion Rupees
    Cement Segment——
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Normalized Operating Margins
    re-establish
    		Medium
    Debt
    Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
    3.0x
    		Medium
    Volume
    CPC Sales Volumes
    increase
    		Medium
    Volume
    Carbon Distillation Business Volumes
    modestly higher
    		Medium
    Revenue Mix
    Aluminium Sector Revenue Contribution
    44%
    		Medium
    Realization
    Coal Tar Raw Material and Pitch Prices
    roll over
    		Medium
    Sales Growth
    Indian Cement Industry Sales Growth
    8%
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Raw material supply and pricing challenges for Carbon segment

    Obtaining right quality raw materials at favorable prices has posed significant challenges, especially with robust GPC demand from the BAM sector. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Market competition and margin pressures in Carbon segment

    Volume and margins in the Carbon segment continue to face pressures due to market competition and unique raw material supply circumstances. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Raw material disruption and weak global steel industry impacting distillation business

    Continued raw material disruption from the war in Europe, coupled with drastic curtailments in a weak global steel industry, reduced coal tar availability and increased costs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Demand slowdown and declining realizations in Indian Cement industry

    The Indian cement industry faced challenges in 2024 including moderate capacity utilization, lower sales realization, and margin contraction due to heatwave, labor shortages, and monsoon. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Proposed US tariffs on imports from Canada and Europe

    Management is committed to a thorough analysis once tariffs are officially initiated and guidelines published. — Management acknowledged

    medium
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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Consolidated Financial Performance Overview

    Rain Industries reported a consolidated net revenue of ₹36.49 billion for Q4 2024, marking a 10.54% reduction from ₹40.79 billion in Q4 2023. Despite the revenue decline, consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased by ₹1.12 billion YoY, reaching ₹3.90 billion. The full-year 2024 EBITDA stood at ₹14.98 billion, indicating an improvement over the previous year's quarterly results, though not yet reaching normalized targets.

    02

    Carbon Segment Dynamics and Strategic Re-alignment

    The Carbon segment's revenue decreased by 10.91% YoY to ₹26.13 billion in Q4 2024, primarily due to lower blended realizations. However, its Adjusted EBITDA increased by ₹0.88 billion, driven by increased volumes and cost optimization. Management highlighted a significant structural shift with the Battery Anode Materials (BAM) sector driving robust Green Petroleum Coke (GPC) demand, leading to a rebalancing of GPC-CPC prices and ascending CPC prices in early 2025. The company plans to maximize sales in India and re-start its global blend strategy following the relaxation of import restrictions.

    03

    Advanced Materials Segment Resilience and Outlook

    The Advanced Materials segment demonstrated resilience, with revenue increasing by 7.22% YoY to ₹7.72 billion in Q4 2024. Its Adjusted EBITDA also saw a positive increase of ₹0.90 billion. While Engineered Products volumes declined due to seasonality, Chemical Intermediates volumes rose by 27% due to higher throughput. The segment finished 2024 with a strong performance and is expected to continue performing well into 2025, supported by improving economies in Europe and the US.

    04

    Cement Segment Challenges and 2025 Growth Prospects

    The Cement segment faced significant headwinds in Q4 2024, experiencing a 38.1% decline in revenue and a ₹0.66 billion downturn in Adjusted EBITDA. This was attributed to a 12.4% fall in realizations and a 29.4% reduction in volumes, stemming from a demand slowdown, capacity additions, and industry consolidation in India. Despite these challenges, the Indian cement industry anticipates an 8% growth in sales by 2025, driven by increased rural consumption, urban housing demand, and government infrastructure spending, offering a promising outlook for Rain Industries' operations in South India.

    05

    Debt Management and Liquidity Position

    Rain Industries concluded Q4 2024 with a gross debt of $918 million USD and a net debt of $699 million USD. The net debt to LTM EBITDA ratio stood at 3.9x, with management anticipating a gradual approach to 3.0x over the next few quarters. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $428 million USD, comprising $219 million USD in cash and $209 million USD in undrawn credit facilities, positioning it well to manage upcoming debt obligations, including $44 million USD in Secured Notes due April 2025.

    06

    Strategic Initiatives in Battery Anode Materials

    The company is actively pursuing opportunities in the emerging Battery Anode Materials (BAM) sector, recognizing it as a permanent shift in GPC demand. Rain Industries has announced a new R&D laboratory and demonstration plant for Energy Storage Materials and BAM in Canada, supported by government grants in Canada and Germany. These initiatives, coupled with existing expertise as a supplier to the Chinese battery market, are aimed at solidifying RAIN's position as a significant player in the EV and battery markets.

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