Rating Rationale
July 10, 2020 | Mumbai
Motherson Molds and Diecasting Limited
Long-term rating placed on 'Watch Positive'; short-term rating reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.26.85 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL AA- (Placed on 'Rating Watch with Positive Implications')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has placed its rating on the long-term bank facilities of Motherson Molds and Diecasting Limited (MMDL) on 'Rating Watch with Positive Implications' and reaffirmed the short term rating at 'CRISIL A1+'.
 
The rating action follows the announcement by Samvardhana Motherson group about the merger of Group's holding company, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited's (SAMIL; rated 'CRISIL AA-/Watch Positive/CRISIL A1+')  with the key operating company of the group, Motherson Sumi Systems Limited ('CRISIL AA+/Negative/CRISIL A1+'). Subsequently, long tern rating of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (holding company of MMDL) has been put on watch with positive implications. Post the reorganisation plan, MMDL will become subsidiary of MSSL.  
 
The merger will be effective from 1st April 2021 and is subject to receipt of regulatory and other approvals inter-alia approval from shareholders, creditors, NCLT etc. as may be applicable. The credit risk profile of MMDL is expected to improve post the reorganisation plan, being the subsidiary of MSSL. CRISIL will continue to monitor the progress of the transaction and will take appropriate rating action post completion of the same.  
 
In fiscal 2020, the company posted revenue of Rs 25 crore, a decline of 10% compared with previous fiscal while operating margin stood at 10% from 12.8% in previous fiscal. Operating performance is likely to remain subdued in fiscal 2021 owing to COVID - 19 induced slowdown leading to lower offtake from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in line with the demand decline in the end markets. Debt levels remain stable for fiscal 2020 compared with previous fiscal. Support from the holding company through a loan of Rs 8 crore has limited the dependence on external borrowing.
 
The ratings reflect support from the parent, SAMIL, the primary holding company of the Samvardhana Motherson group, and average financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by the moderate scale of operations and working capital intensive operations.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at its ratings, CRISIL has considered a standalone approach and factored in support from the parent.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Strong support from the parent because of being a critical part of the group's business
The Company receives strong operational and technical support from the parent, SAMIL, and CTM India Ltd (CTM; a Samvardhana Motherson group company). Key management personnel from the group are on the board of directors. MMDL is a critical part of the polymers division of the group. Moulds have confidential design information for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) due to which the group is focusing on manufacturing these in-house, which will also provide high operational control. Strong parentage has helped to forge a steady relationship with key automotive OEMs, including Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (rated 'CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+').
 
* Average financial risk profile
Debt stood at Rs 16 crore as on March 31, 2020, similar to that of March 31, 2019, inclusive of Rs 8 crore intercorporate deposit from holding company. The debt repayments for fiscal 2021 remains modest at Rs 3.1 crore which are expected to be repaid through internal accrual.
 
Weaknesses:
* Modest scale of operations
Revenue was Rs 25 crore in fiscal 2020 and remains modest for the rating category. Growth was impacted in fiscal 2020 owing to slowdown in the automotive industry.
 
* Working capital-intensive operations
The long lead time for manufacturing moulds led to sizeable inventory of 176 days as on March 31, 2019; also, receivables were high at 82 days. The working capital cycle is likely to remain stretched over the medium term.
Liquidity Strong

Repayment obligations for fiscal 2021 stand at Rs 3.1 crore which are expected to paid from internal accrual. Fund based bank limits of Rs 6 crore are utilized to the extent of Rs 1 crore as on April 2020, providing sufficient cushion for liquidity. While SAMIL may continue extending timely, need-based loans to support operations, any significant deviation in operating income and profitability will remain a key monitorable in the medium term.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factor
* Improvement in the rating on the parent
* Significant increase in revenue and sustenance of the operating margin at over 25%.
* Better debt protection metrics.
* Successful merger of SAMIL into MSSL

Downward factor
* Subdued operating profitability resulting in cash accrual lower than Rs 1 crore
* Deterioration in debt protection metrics due to higher-than-expected capex
* Diminution in support by the parent, or a downgrade in its rating
* Merger with MSSL does not go through.

About the Company

Incorporated in 2006 and located in Manesar, Haryana, MMDL manufactures moulds and dies, which are used in the polymers division by automotive OEMs. SAMIL holds 51% stake in the company and the remaining 49% stake is held by CTM.
 
In fiscal 2020, company posted revenue of Rs 25 crore against net loss of Rs 1 crore.

Key Financial Indicators
As on/for the period ended March 31 Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs crore 29 32
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 0.3 4
PAT margin % 1.1 12.0
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 1.08 0.44
Interest coverage Times 6.25 16.67

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL complexity levels are assigned to various types of financial instruments and are included (where applicable) in the Annexure -- Details of Instrument in this Rating Rationale. For more details on the CRISIL complexity levels, please visit www.crisil.com/complexity-levels.
Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)
ISIN Name of Instrument Date of Allotment Coupon
Rate (%)
Maturity Date Issue Size
(Rs.Crs)
Complexity Level Rating Assigned
with Outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 6.0 NA CRISIL AA-/Watch Positive
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 2.0 NA CRISIL A1+
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 7.0 NA CRISIL A1+
NA Term Loan 17-Jun-17 8.75% 31-Mar-22 11.6 NA CRISIL AA-/Watch Positive
NA Foreign Exchange Forward NA NA NA 0.25 NA CRISIL A1+
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2020 (History) 2019  2018  2017  Start of 2017
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  17.85  CRISIL AA-/(Watch) Positive/ CRISIL A1+  15-05-20  CRISIL AA-/Stable/ CRISIL A1+  18-10-19  CRISIL AA-/Stable/ CRISIL A1+      28-11-17  CRISIL AA-/Stable/ CRISIL A1+  -- 
        23-03-20  CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing/ CRISIL A1+/Watch Developing  26-02-19  CRISIL AA-/Stable/ CRISIL A1+           
        05-02-20  CRISIL AA-/Stable/ CRISIL A1+               
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  9.00  CRISIL A1+  15-05-20  CRISIL A1+  18-10-19  CRISIL A1+      28-11-17  CRISIL A1+  -- 
        23-03-20  CRISIL A1+/Watch Developing  26-02-19  CRISIL A1+           
        05-02-20  CRISIL A1+               
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
Bank Guarantee 7 CRISIL A1+ Bank Guarantee 7 CRISIL A1+
Cash Credit 6 CRISIL AA-/Watch Positive Cash Credit 6 CRISIL AA-/Stable
Foreign Exchange Forward .25 CRISIL A1+ Foreign Exchange Forward .25 CRISIL A1+
Letter of Credit 2 CRISIL A1+ Letter of Credit 2 CRISIL A1+
Term Loan 11.6 CRISIL AA-/Watch Positive Term Loan 11.6 CRISIL AA-/Stable
Total 26.85 -- Total 26.85 --
Links to related criteria
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
Rating Criteria for Auto Component Suppliers
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
Criteria for Notching up Stand Alone Ratings of Companies based on Parent Support

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