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<ul><li>Ambuja Cements’ Acquisition of Stake in Orient Cement Limited: On October 22, 2024, Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, announced its acquisition of a 46.8% stake in Orient Cement Limited (OCL) for Rs 8,100 Cr at Rs 395 per share.</li><li>As part of this transaction, Ambuja will make an open offer to OCL’s public shareholders for an additional 26% stake.</li><li>On November 6, 2024, Ambuja Cements extended an open offer to acquire 5.34 Cr shares at Rs 395.40/share, amounting to Rs 2,112 Cr, for eligible shareholders of Orient Cement Limited by the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Ambuja Cements’ Acquisition of Stake in Orient Cement Limited: On October 22, 2024, Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, announced its acquisition of a 46.8% stake in Orient Cement Limited (OCL) for Rs 8,100 Cr at Rs 395 per share.As part of this transaction, Ambuja will make an open offer to OCL’s public shareholders for an additional 26% stake.On November 6, 2024, Ambuja Cements extended an open offer to acquire 5.34 Cr shares at Rs 395.40/share, amounting to Rs 2,112 Cr, for eligible shareholders of Orient Cement Limited by the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Orient Cement Limited - Lackluster Operating Performance

<ul><li>The company’s capacity expansion at its Chitapur plant in Karnataka (3 mtpa Clinker and 3 mtpa Grinding unit) is awaiting environmental clearance, with work expected to start by Q3FY25.</li><li>The plant is anticipated to be commissioned in the next 15- 18 months.</li><li>Additionally, the expansion at the Devapur plant is delayed due to pending forest clearance from the relevant authorities.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The company’s capacity expansion at its Chitapur plant in Karnataka (3 mtpa Clinker and 3 mtpa Grinding unit) is awaiting environmental clearance, with work expected to start by Q3FY25.The plant is anticipated to be commissioned in the next 15- 18 months.Additionally, the expansion at the Devapur plant is delayed due to pending forest clearance from the relevant authorities.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Orient Cement Limited - Capacity Expansion Delayed; Downgrade To SELL

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<li>OCL reported numbers that were above consensus estimates but below our estimates. Its Revenue/EBITDA/PAT grew by 1%/6%/1% YoY (below expectations).</li>
<li>The company reported flattish growth in Volume YoY but up 24% QoQ at 1.73 mtpa .It reported a PAT of Rs 68 Cr against Rs 67 Cr last year.</li>
<li>The company recorded an EBITDA margin of 16.7% (vs. expectations of 17.4%) against 15.9% YoY. </li>
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OCL reported numbers that were above consensus estimates but below our estimates. Its Revenue/EBITDA/PAT grew by 1%/6%/1% YoY (below expectations).
The company reported flattish growth in Volume YoY but up 24% QoQ at 1.73 mtpa .It reported a PAT of Rs 68 Cr against Rs 67 Cr last year.
The company recorded an EBITDA margin of 16.7% (vs. expectations of 17.4%) against 15.9% YoY. 

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Orient Cement - Volume Growth Flattish; Retain HOLD

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<li>OCL reported numbers that were below our and consensus estimates.</li>
<li>Its Revenue/EBITDA/PAT grew by 3%/28%/64% YoY (below expectations).</li>
<li>The company reported de-growth in Volume by 3%/2% YoY/QoQ at 1.39 mtpa and was impacted by a shortage of labour, State elections, and unseasonal rain.</li>
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OCL reported numbers that were below our and consensus estimates.
Its Revenue/EBITDA/PAT grew by 3%/28%/64% YoY (below expectations).
The company reported de-growth in Volume by 3%/2% YoY/QoQ at 1.39 mtpa and was impacted by a shortage of labour, State elections, and unseasonal rain.

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Orient Cement Limited - Result Below Expectations; Retain HOLD

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<ul><li>Demand fails to pick up in Q2FY25: The slowdown in construction activities during Q1FY25 (general elections, heat waves) continued in Q2FY25 due to demand sluggishness (elections impact and heavy rains all around)</li><li>At the industry level, we estimate demand contracted by 2% YoY in Q2FY25, as against ~4% YoY growth in Q1FY25</li><li>We estimate the aggregate volumes of our coverage universe will decline 1% YoY in Q2, implying a 14% QoQ volume decline</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Demand fails to pick up in Q2FY25: The slowdown in construction activities during Q1FY25 (general elections, heat waves) continued in Q2FY25 due to demand sluggishness (elections impact and heavy rains all around)At the industry level, we estimate demand contracted by 2% YoY in Q2FY25, as against ~4% YoY growth in Q1FY25We estimate the aggregate volumes of our coverage universe will decline 1% YoY in Q2, implying a 14% QoQ volume declineContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement (Q2FY25 Results Preview): Demand Contracts and Pricing Slip Further in Q2

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Orient Cement Limited manufactures and distributes cement.

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Orient Cement Limited - Lackluster Operating Performance

On October 22, 2024, Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, announced its acquisition of a 46.8% stake in Orient Cement Limited (OCL) for Rs...

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Orient Cement Limited - Capacity Expansion Delayed; Downgrade To SELL

The company’s capacity expansion at its Chitapur plant in Karnataka (3 mtpa Clinker and 3 mtpa Grinding unit) is awaiting environmental clearance,...

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Orient Cement - Volume Growth Flattish; Retain HOLD

OCL reported numbers that were above consensus estimates but below our estimates. Its Revenue/EBITDA/PAT grew by 1%/6%/1% YoY (below expectations).

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Orient Cement Limited - Result Below Expectations; Retain HOLD

OCL reported numbers that were below our and consensus estimates. Its Revenue/EBITDA/PAT grew by 3%/28%/64% YoY (below expectations).

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Cement (Q2FY25 Results Preview): Demand Contracts and Pricing Slip Further in Q2

Demand fails to pick up in Q2FY25: The slowdown in construction activities during Q1FY25 (general elections, heat waves) continued in Q2FY25 due to...

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