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<div><ul><li>Market share gains for Ultratech will be difficult going forward</li><li><p>Sizeable improvement in EBITDA/mt for Adani possible: Holcim group’s aggregate EBITDA/mt is ~Rs200/mt lower than Ultratech’s for the past three years or so.</p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">Valuation multiples have room to grow for the combined ACC-Ambuja entity</span></p></li></ul></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

Market share gains for Ultratech will be difficult going forwardSizeable improvement in EBITDA/mt for Adani possible: Holcim group’s aggregate EBITDA/mt is ~Rs200/mt lower than Ultratech’s for the past three years or so.Valuation multiples have room to grow for the combined ACC-Ambuja entityContent 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.

UltraTech Cement Ltd - Steep Correction Has Made Valuations Reasonable

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<div><div><div><div><ul><li>Summary of change in recommendation of our coverage universe: We have cut targets prices for our covered companies by 10-30% on account of reduced earnings expectations as well as lower target multiples.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Near term earnings outlook weak and positive triggers missing: We expect earnings to remain weak for the cement sector for the next two quarters on account of elevated costs and weak realizations amid a seasonally weak demand period.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Reversal in coal and crude prices can offer some solace: We believe that high competitive intensity will subside once the inflationary pressures recede and hence reversal of higher coal and crude prices is important.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

Summary of change in recommendation of our coverage universe: We have cut targets prices for our covered companies by 10-30% on account of reduced earnings expectations as well as lower target multiples.Near term earnings outlook weak and positive triggers missing: We expect earnings to remain weak for the cement sector for the next two quarters on account of elevated costs and weak realizations amid a seasonally weak demand period.Reversal in coal and crude prices can offer some solace: We believe that high competitive intensity will subside once the inflationary pressures recede and hence reversal of higher coal and crude prices is important.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.

Cement Sector - Headwinds Galore; Turning 'neutral' on the Sector

<div><div><div><div><ul><li>Deal contours in brief: Holcim, through an offshore entity, owns 63.11% stake in Ambuja, which in turn owns 50.05% stake in ACC.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Why is Holcim selling its assets in India?: Holcim group had earlier announced its “Strategy 2025”, wherein it had outlined its focus on increasing its share of revenue from the ‘solutions &amp; products’ business.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>How Adani pipped other bidders: Given the strong brands, pan-India network and large capacities, ACC- Ambuja assets were sought by multiple stakeholders.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

Deal contours in brief: Holcim, through an offshore entity, owns 63.11% stake in Ambuja, which in turn owns 50.05% stake in ACC.Why is Holcim selling its assets in India?: Holcim group had earlier announced its “Strategy 2025”, wherein it had outlined its focus on increasing its share of revenue from the ‘solutions &amp; products’ business.How Adani pipped other bidders: Given the strong brands, pan-India network and large capacities, ACC- Ambuja assets were sought by multiple stakeholders.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.

Cement Sector - Landmark Deal – New Chapter Unfolds in Cement Industry

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<div><ul><li>EBITDA 5% above estimates; Cement prices increase in Apr’22 - <span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">UltraTech (UTCEM)’s operating performance was marginally ahead of our estimates led by higher volumes/lower opex.</span></li></ul><div><ul><li>Cost inflation impacts profitability; EBITDA/t fell 16% YoY - <span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">Consolidated revenue/EBITDA/adjusted PAT stood at INR157.7b/INR30.7b/ INR14.8b (+9%/-17%/-19% YoY; +1%/+5%/+2% v/s our estimate).</span></li></ul><div><div><div><ul><li>Highlights from the management commentary - <span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">Cement demand should improve, led by demand from Infrastructure, rural India, as well as an improvement in urban Real Estate.</span></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

EBITDA 5% above estimates; Cement prices increase in Apr’22 - UltraTech (UTCEM)’s operating performance was marginally ahead of our estimates led by higher volumes/lower opex.Cost inflation impacts profitability; EBITDA/t fell 16% YoY - Consolidated revenue/EBITDA/adjusted PAT stood at INR157.7b/INR30.7b/ INR14.8b (+9%/-17%/-19% YoY; +1%/+5%/+2% v/s our estimate).Highlights from the management commentary - Cement demand should improve, led by demand from Infrastructure, rural India, as well as an improvement in urban Real Estate.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.

UltraTech Cement - Cost Inflation Guidance Lower than Estimates

<div><div><div><div><ul><li>4QFY22 performance: UTCEM reported good set of numbers for 4QFY22, with EBITDA at Rs30.7bn coming in 13.6% ahead of our estimate.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Capex update: The management is continuing with its capex plan of 19.5mn mt and the same is expected to be commissioned on time by FY23-end with a marginal delay of up to 3-4 months.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Holcim deal unlikely to impact Ultratech: The management indicated that if Holcim is exiting India and another aggressive domestic player comes in its place, then the competitive scenario is not likely to deteriorate and Ultratech will continue to pursue its growth plans as envisaged.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

4QFY22 performance: UTCEM reported good set of numbers for 4QFY22, with EBITDA at Rs30.7bn coming in 13.6% ahead of our estimate.Capex update: The management is continuing with its capex plan of 19.5mn mt and the same is expected to be commissioned on time by FY23-end with a marginal delay of up to 3-4 months.Holcim deal unlikely to impact Ultratech: The management indicated that if Holcim is exiting India and another aggressive domestic player comes in its place, then the competitive scenario is not likely to deteriorate and Ultratech will continue to pursue its growth plans as envisaged.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.

UltraTech Cement Ltd - Controlled Costs and Rising Prices to Protect Margins

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Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. produces a wide range of cement products. This Company represents the cement operations of Larsen & Toubro which were spun-off into a separate entity in which Grasim Industries holds a majority interest.

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Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN)

UltraTech Cement Ltd - Steep Correction Has Made Valuations Reasonable

Ultratech stock has corrected by ~33% from its 52-week high on concerns about increased competition in the cement industry post the entry of Adani...

Nirmal Bang

Cement Sector - Headwinds Galore; Turning 'neutral' on the Sector

We are turning ‘neutral’ on the cement sector as we believe that there are multiple headwinds, which will inhibit earnings growth and in turn lead...

Nirmal Bang

Cement Sector - Landmark Deal – New Chapter Unfolds in Cement Industry

Adani group has sealed the deal to acquire Ambuja and ACC from Holcim in one of the biggest M&A deals in the Indian cement industry.

Nirmal Bang

UltraTech Cement - Cost Inflation Guidance Lower than Estimates

UltraTech (UTCEM)’s operating performance was marginally ahead of our estimates led by higher volumes/lower opex. EBITDA was at INR30.7b v/s...

Motilal Oswal

UltraTech Cement Ltd - Controlled Costs and Rising Prices to Protect Margins

Ultratech Cement (UTCEM) reported good set of numbers for 4QFY22, with reported EBITDA 14% above our estimate. The EBITDA/mt at Rs1,110 rose by...

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