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May. 16, 2023

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May. 16, 2023

Coromandel International Limited (BSE: 506395, NSE: COROMANDEL), India's leading Agri solutions provider is in the business of Fertilisers, Crop Protection Chemicals, Bio products, Specialty Nutrients, Organic Fertilizer and Retail. The Company has reported the financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2023.


The Board of Directors of Coromandel International Limited had approved the financial results of the company for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2023. The Board has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 6 per share in February 2023 and was paid to the shareholders in March 2023. The Board has now recommended a final dividend of Rs. 6 per share for the financial year 2022-23.


Highlights – Standalone Results:


Total Income in Q4 was at Rs. 5,519 Cr compared with Rs. 4,294 Cr of same period previous year, registering a growth of 29% over previous year.

EBITDA for Q4 was Rs. 399 Cr, growth of 47% over Q4 of previous year.

PAT for Q4 was Rs. 262 Cr vs Rs. 183 Cr in Q4 of previous year, registering a y/y growth of 43%.

Total Income for the year ended 31st March 2023 was at Rs. 29,784 Cr compared with Rs. 19,231 Cr of same period previous year, registering a growth of 55% over previous year.

EBITDA for FY 22-23 was Rs. 2,918 Cr vs. Rs. 2,036 Cr in previous year.

PAT for FY 22-23 was Rs. 2,035 Cr vs Rs. 1,412 Cr of previous year, registering a y/y growth of 44%.


Review of Businesses


Nutrient and Allied Business

The Revenue for the quarter ended March 2023 was at Rs. 4,881 Cr as against Rs. 3,683 Cr for the quarter ended March 2022, registering a y/y growth of 33%. Profit before interest and tax for the quarter was Rs. 339 Cr vs. Rs. 222 Cr for the quarter ended March 2022.


The Revenue for FY 22-23 grew by 63% to Rs. 27,162 Cr vs. Rs. 16,714 Cr in previous year. Profit before interest and tax for FY 22-23 was Rs. 2,594 Cr as against Rs. 1,671 Cr in previous year.


Crop Protection Business

The Revenue for the quarter ended March 2023 was at Rs. 610 Cr compared with Rs. 547 Cr for the quarter ended March 2022, registering a y/y growth of 12%. Profit before interest and tax for the quarter was Rs. 89 Cr vs. Rs. 68 Cr for the quarter ended March 2022.


The Revenue for FY 22-23 grew by 5% to Rs. 2,617 Cr vs. Rs. 2,488 Cr in previous year. Profit before interest and tax for FY 22-23 was Rs. 358 Cr as against Rs. 357 Cr in previous year.


Consolidated Results


Coromandel’s total income for the quarter ended March 2023 was at Rs. 5,523 Cr vs. Rs. 4,304 Cr for the quarter ended March 2022. The profit after tax for the quarter was at Rs. 246 Cr as against Rs. 290 Cr for the quarter ended March 2022.


Coromandel’s total income for FY22-23 was at Rs. 29,799 Cr vs. Rs. 19,255 Cr in FY21-22. The profit after tax for FY22-23 was at Rs. 2,013 Cr as against Rs. 1,528 Cr in the previous year.


Commenting on the financial results, Mr. Arun Alagappan, Executive Vice Chairman, Coromandel International Ltd. said:


During the financial year 2022-23, Coromandel delivered a robust performance, registering strong growth in turnover and profitability with its diversified portfolio of Nutrients, Crop Protection, Bio Products and Retail business.


During the year, Coromandel strengthened its backward integration capabilities in the Nutrient’s business by acquiring 45% shareholding in Rock Phosphate mining company in Senegal. Major capital expenditure projects like sulphuric acid plant and desalination plant are progressing well as per schedule.


In Crop Protection business, company started manufacturing Technicals from its newly commissioned multi-purpose plant at Ankleshwar. It further plans to bolster its manufacturing capabilities via greenfield expansion. The company also intends to leverage its technical expertise, manufacturing infrastructure and capabilities to foray into adjacencies like CDMO domain and specialty chemicals.


The company continued its focus on new product development and has been granted 14 patents during the year. The company successfully developed NANO DAP and has received necessary regulatory approvals for the same. It launched 9 new products across its various SBUs during the year, including a pre-emergent herbicide which was launched during the quarter. The company invested in 3 ag-tech start up companies during the year and continues to promote adoption of agri-technology solutions with the farmers.


Indian Economy continues to progress well. The healthy reservoir levels and good soil moisture conditions could offset the likely El Nino impact during the upcoming Kharif season and efforts are underway to mitigate any adverse impact of below-normal monsoons. As a leading Agri solutions provider, Coromandel will continue to promote integrated farm practices and bring prosperity to the farming community″.


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