Q1 FY19 – INVESTOR COMMUNICATION
The Waterbase Limited announces Q1 FY19 Results
– Operational revenue growth of 22% on the back of strong performance of shrimp feed
– Construction of Phase 1 of Vannamei Hatchery completed; trial production commenced
Financial Highlights – Q1 FY19
Q1FY19 v/s Q1 FY18
• • Income for the quarter : Rs. 158.5 crore as against Rs. 126.2 crore
• • PBT for the quarter : Rs. 27.2 crore as against Rs. 22.1 crore
• • PAT for the quarter : Rs. 17.7 crore as against Rs. 14.4 crore
Chennai, August 3, 2018: The Waterbase Ltd. (TWL), pioneer in the Indian Aquaculture Industry with a focus on driving improvement in shrimp feed manufacturing, farm practices and shrimp processing has announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
CEO’s message
Commenting on the results, Mr. Ramakanth V. Akula, CEO said, ”We have started the year well as reflected in the strong revenue growth during the quarter. A steady performance by the feed business on the back of robust volume growth in newer markets and territories has been supported by healthy traction from farm care products, which are now available across more touch points and continue to garner positive response from our customers.
Raw material costs have significantly risen after touching record lows last year. As a result, the margins have contracted, impacting operational profitability. The fall in farmgate prices coupled with disease outbreak in Andhra markets have dented the growth in feed sales during the quarter. The shrimp farmers are undecided whether to go in for the second crop looking at the prevailing farmgate prices. Any reduction in the area under shrimp farming or reduction in the stocking densities will impact feed business. However, we are cautiously optimistic on the revival of farmgate prices from the beginning of the third quarter.
Despite the near-term challenges, we believe that the long term fundamentals of the business continue to remain strong. With increasing penetration into newer markets and territories, we are steadily reducing geographical concentration risk in the feed business. The addition of revenue streams of farm care products and hatchery will strengthen our go-to-market platform thereby elevating our growth prospects.” Page | 2 TWL Q1 FY19 INVESTOR COMMUNICATION
About The Waterbase Limited:
Registered Office: Ananthapuram Village, Nellore – 524 344, Andhra Pradesh
CIN: L05005AP1987PLC018436
The Waterbase Ltd. (TWL) is one of India’s leading aquaculture companies. The Company is currently focused on manufacture and marketing of shrimp feed, farm care products, processing of shrimp and producing post larvae of Vannemei shrimp. TWL’s feed plants, hatchery and processing plant are all located in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. The Company’s feed plant is ISO and BAP certified. The company’s processing plant is BAP and HACCP certified, EU Listed and USFDA approved.
Promoted by the Karam Chand Thapar Group, TWL owns several popular brands of shrimp feed and farm care products that are of high quality, freshness, appropriate calorific value and rich in nutrients. The Company’s products enjoy strong acceptance in the shrimp farming community in India. Its processed shrimp is marketed across the World.
Over the 25 years, the Company has played a key role in spreading scientific shrimp farming in India and has provided training and support in farming techniques to several thousands of farmers across the Country. The Company’s R&D efforts are focused on enhancing the quality and efficiency of feeds and farm care products to meet differing farming requirements of aqua culturists.
TWL is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange of India.
