Rating Rationale
November 21, 2018 | Mumbai
Indo Amines Limited
Ratings removed from 'Watch developing'; Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.110 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Removed from 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications'; Rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2 (Removed from 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications'; Rating reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has removed its ratings on the bank facilities of Indo Amines Limited (IAL; part of the Indo Amines group) from 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' and reaffirmed them at 'CRISIL BBB+/CRISIL A2' while assigning a 'Stable' outlook

CRISIL had, on August 23, 2018, placed the ratings on watch following IAL's announcement regarding its exclusive discussions with Core Chemicals (Mumbai) Pvt Ltd (CCMPL) for a proposed strategic acquisition. The details required to assess the impact of such an acquisition on IAL's business and financial risk profiles were pending; the rating was, therefore, placed on watch.

The watch resolution and reaffirmation reflect CRISIL's belief that the amalgamation of CCMPL will not impact the financial risk profile of IAL, and the presence of synergies with CCMPL will support business risk profile over the long term. The amalgamation is structured as a share swap. IAL is expected to issue 50 equity shares with face value of Rs 10 each for every equity share of CCMPL with face value of Rs 10.

The ratings continue to reflect the group's healthy financial risk profile, established market position in the fine and specialty chemical segment, and diverse product range. These strengths are  partially offset by the moderate scale and working capital-intensive nature of operations, amidst intense competition.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of IAL and its subsidiaries: Indo Amines (Malaysia) SDN BHD, Indo Amines America LLC, and Key Organics Pvt Ltd (collectively referred to as the Indo Amines group).

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position: The promoters' experience of three decades in the chemical business, and longstanding relationships with domestic and overseas customers have helped establish a strong market position.

* Healthy financial risk profile: Financial risk profile was marked by healthy networth and moderate gearing of Rs 88.79 crore and 1.01 times, respectively, as on March 31, 2018. Debt protection metrics were also robust, with interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios at 6 times and 0.35 time, respectively, in fiscal 2018. The group is expected to undertake debt-funded capital expenditure over the medium term. However, considering the staggered nature of the expenditure, healthy accrual, and scheduled repayment of debt, financial risk profile should remain comfortable over the medium term.

Weaknesses
* Moderate scale of operations and intense competitive pressure: Intense competition continues to constrain scalability: turnover was Rs 358 crore in fiscal 2018. Amalgamation of CCMPL is expected to improve the scale, but susceptibility to competitive pressures persists.

* Sizeable working capital requirement: Gross current assets were around 139 days as on March 31, 2018 - driven by debtors and inventory of around 73 and 60 days, respectively - and are likely to be at 150 days over the medium term. Working capital cycle has elongated post the implementation of Goods and Services Tax. However, with enhancement in working capital facilities, increased working capital requirement is likely to be met without significant stress on liquidity.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes the group will continue to benefit from its established market position and extensive industry experience of its promoters. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if there is significant and sustained increase in revenue, while maintaining operating profitability and improving its working capital management. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if lower-than-expected cash accrual or any major debt-funded capital expenditure or stretch in working capital cycle, weakens the financial risk profile.

About the Group

Incorporated in 1992, IAL manufactures fine and specialty chemicals used in several industries, including pharmaceutical, agrochemical, fertiliser, petrochemical, pesticide, and perfumery. The company has five manufacturing units in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Operations are managed by Mr Vijay Palkar (managing director and chief executive officer) and Mr Rahul Palkar (joint managing director).

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 358 301
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore 15.9 16.2
PAT Margin % 4.5 5.3
Adjusted debt/Adjusted networth Times 1.2 1.0
Interest coverage Times 8.3 9.0

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)
ISIN Name of Instrument Date of Allotment Coupon
Rate (%)
Maturity Date Issue
Size
(Rs.Cr)
Rating Assigned  with Outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 52.5 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 24.0 CRISIL A2
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 16.0 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Mar-2020 17.5 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2018 (History) 2017  2016  2015  Start of 2015
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  86.00  CRISIL BBB+/Stable  23-08-18  CRISIL BBB+/Watch Developing  10-10-17  CRISIL BBB+/Stable  04-10-16  CRISIL BBB+/Stable    --  -- 
            06-10-17  CRISIL BBB+/Stable           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  24.00  CRISIL A2  23-08-18  CRISIL A2/Watch Developing  10-10-17  CRISIL A2  04-10-16  CRISIL A2    --  -- 
            06-10-17  CRISIL A2           
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Cash Credit 52.5 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Cash Credit 52.5 CRISIL BBB+/Watch Developing
Letter of Credit 24 CRISIL A2 Letter of Credit 24 CRISIL A2/Watch Developing
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 16 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 16 CRISIL BBB+/Watch Developing
Term Loan 17.5 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Term Loan 17.5 CRISIL BBB+/Watch Developing
Total 110 -- Total 110 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
Rating Criteria for Chemical Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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