Pidilite Industries Reports Standalone Net Sales Growth of 4 percent Over the Same Quarter Last Year

Mumbai: Pidilite Industries Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and construction chemicals announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2020.

Pidilite Industries Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and construction chemicals announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2020.

Overall, the Consumer and Bazaar segment returned to growth reaching pre- Covid levels in most geographies. Growth was healthy in Construction Chemicals and DIY products. B2B segment continued to face headwinds, however it showed signs of recovery in the latter part of the quarter.

International subsidiaries have reported healthy double-digit constant currency growth.

Domestic subsidiaries continued to witness challenging business conditions. However, performance has continued to improve sequentially during the quarter.

On 28th October 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Huntsman Group (USA) to acquire 100% stake in one of their subsidiary in India namely Huntsman Advanced Materials Solutions Private Limited (HAMSPL) for a cash consideration of approximately Rs. 2100 crores, excluding customary working capital and other adjustments. Huntsman Group is a leading global producer of differentiated organic chemical products. HAMSPL manufactures and sells Adhesives, Sealants and other products under well-known brands such as Araldite, Araldite Karpenter and Araseal. On 3rd November 2020, the Company has completed the acquisition of 100% stake in HAMSPL.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Consolidated Performance

Net sales at Rs 1,857 Cr grew by 3% over the same quarter last year. Net sales for the half year ended stood at Rs 2,730 Cr and declined by 28% over the same period last year.
EBITDA before non-operating income at Rs 514 Cr grew by 39% over the same quarter last year on account of lower input cost and A&SP spends. EBITDA for the half year ended stood at Rs 582 Cr and declined by 29% over the same period last year.
Profit before Tax and Exceptional Items (PBT) at Rs 479 Cr grew by 27% over the same quarter last year. PBT for the half year ended stood at Rs 510 Cr and declined by 37%.
Profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 357 Cr grew by 10% over the same quarter last year due to tax reversal in the prior year with reduction in corporate tax rate (on like to like basis PAT grew by 34%). For the half year ended, PAT at Rs 372 Cr declined by 40% (on like to like basis PAT declined by 37%).

Standalone Performance
Net sales at Rs 1,620 Cr grew by 4% over the same quarter last year with underlying sales volume and mix growth of 3.6%. This was driven by 7.4% growth in sales volume and mix of C&B and 7.2% decline in sales volume & mix of B2B. Net sales for the half year ended stood at Rs 2,388 Cr and declined by 28% over the same period last year.
EBITDA before non-operating income at Rs 473 Cr grew by 35% over the same quarter last year on account of lower input cost and A&SP spends. EBITDA for half year ended stood at Rs 570 Cr and declined by 26% over the same period last year.
Profit before Tax and Exceptional Items (PBT) at Rs 455 Cr grew by 22% over the same quarter last year. PBT for the half year ended stood at Rs 532 Cr and declined by 33%.
PAT at Rs 339 Cr grew by 5% over the same quarter last year due to tax reversal in the prior year with reduction in corporate tax rate (on like to like basis PAT grew by 27%). For the half year ended, PAT at Rs 396 Cr declined by 35% (on like to like basis PAT declined by 32%).

Commenting on the quarter performance, Mr. Bharat Puri, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Ltd, said:

Q2 2020-21:
“This quarter saw steadily improving demand conditions each month. Consumer and Bazaar businesses grew volumes aided by strong growth in the rural and semi urban areas. B2B businesses as well as the metros, while improving sequentially have still to reach pre-covid levels. Our profitability was aided by benign input costs as well as strong cost optimisation measures.

While we are seeing signs of input costs hardening, we remain cautiously optimistic on steadily improving demand recovery. Our focus would be to continually drive volume growth via investment in our brands, in sales and distribution and in consumer relevant innovation.”