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Not Marked To Market – FMCG
Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it
6th September 2016
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
Market data
BSE SENSEX 28,532
NIFTY 8,810
Date Sep 06, 2016
‘In a world that's changing so quickly, the biggest risk you can take is not taking any risk.' – Peter Thiel’s advice to Mark
Zuckerberg
Investing in innovation for the future (product, process, people etc) and focusing on the immediate goal of profit maximisation have
been conflicting, competing and sometimes confusing objectives for the managements in general. And the same challenge gets
magnified for the listed companies as they have to walk on a tight rope of quarterly guidance and evaluation. Amidst this complexity,
Indian listed FMCG companies have overall done well to balance these objectives on a longer term period. However, managing the
incessant market expectation of steady or improving profitability vs experimenting and investing for future have largely remained
binary goals.
Against this backdrop, the great plunge in crude oil prices from July 2014 ($~115 per barrel) slumping to a ten-year low of less than
$30 per barrel in February 2016 was a huge tailwind for a crude oil net importer like India. And as expected, the deflation in crude oil
jumped to many other facets of commodities. This triggered an unprecedented Gross Margin (GM) bounty for the economy in
general and more so for the sector with strong pricing power like FMCG. This presented a very lucrative opportunity to invest and
experiment as profitability was insured with the GM cushion. As the saying goes, businesses should always take calibrated risk(s)
which even if goes wrong can perhaps hurt their pride but not the well-being and this was/is the best time to accommodate such risks
in P&L.
To put the quantum of bounty in perspective, Spark’s FMCG coverage universe of 11 stocks witnessed delta of ~1.7x and ~1.2x in
Gross Profit and EBIDTA growth over sales growth in FY16. But the ‘deflation’ also brought along a very challenging demand
environment and hence all the companies faced a very difficult choice of reinvesting GM bounty in business or allowing it to trickle
down to maintain earnings momentum. In this chapter of NOT MARKED TO MARKET we have tried to analyse how these
companies utilised the Gross Margin windfall to achieve the twin objectives of near term profitability and identify-invest in the future
growth drivers.
Interestingly, most of our coverage FMCG companies reinvested a chunk of GM bounty to strengthen the future growth
drivers (new geographies, new products, brand extension, etc.). In wake of the fact that increased A&P (Advertisement &
Promotions) spend on the existing portfolio has not been able to rekindle the volume growth much; this is/was perhaps the
best window of opportunity available to identify, experiment and invest behind potential growth drivers.
We note that Marico, Emami and Bajaj Corp witnessed industry high gross margin expansion of ~448bps, ~422bps and
~418bps respectively of which we decipher that ~48%, ~30% and ~49% respectively percolated into EBITDA for these three
companies. Britannia & Manpasand Beverages were the companies that witnessed higher EBITDA margin expansion than
gross margin expansion. We note that Britannia undertook several cost saving initiatives that reflected in ~68% of gross
margin benefits seeping into EBITDA margins. Zydus Wellness witnessed ~159bps gross margin expansion, however A&P
expenses (as a % of sales) increased by ~241bps y-o-y. As against the previous raw material cycle, we witnessed several
players undertaking pro-active price cuts especially in highly penetrated and competitively intense categories as
detergents, soaps & coconut hair oil. Competitive intensity in low penetrated categories and advent of Patanjali did lead to
branding investments across companies increasing as they attempted to cement their brand equity as well as benefit out of
rising ‘Ayurveda/natural/herbal’ trend.
Note – Spark Consumption Desk's NOT MARKED TO MARKET series is a detour from our usual recommendation oriented
research and an endeavour to ‘hopefully’ get some insights on the practical layers of business/industry operations.
Recommendation
CMP
(Rs.)
TP
(Rs.)Reco
BJCOR 408 465 BUY
BRIT 3357 3550 BUY
DABUR 297 322 ADD
DFMF 2055 1576 SELL
HMN 1157 1200 ADD
HUVR 920 942 ADD
ITC 263 278 ADD
JYL 317 322 ADD
MRCO 291 264 REDUCE
ZYWL 880 925 BUY
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Not Marked To Market Series – FMCG
TEJASH SHAH, [email protected] +91 22 4228 8155
GNANA SUNDAR [email protected] +91 44 4344 0062
MADHAV PVR [email protected] +91 44 4344 0061
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Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Arabia
needs oil prices to be around
in the longer term
~ - Reserve fund
to withstand lower prices for
some time.
Russia
- Russia loses in
revenues for every dollar fall
in the oil price.
ISIS
- Through
black market sales
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Undercutting market prices
by selling at a significant
discount
Other OPEC
countries
Alongside Saudi Arabia, Gulf
producers such as the
United Arab Emirates and
Kuwait have also amassed
considerable foreign
currency reserves, which
means that they could run
deficits for several years if
necessary.
Other Opec members such
as Iran, Iraq and Nigeria,
with greater domestic
budgetary demands because
of their large population
sizes in relation to their oil
revenues, have less room for
manoeuvre.
India
- Cost
of India's fuel
subsidies bill to
soften
USA
Transforms itself to
an energy exporter.
Growth in US energy
production, where
gas and oil is
extracted from shale
formations using
hydraulic fracturing
or fracking has
been one of the main
drivers of lower oil
prices.
Source: Forbes news articles, Bloomberg & Spark Capital research
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The crude oil deflation triggered correction in many constituents of the RM basket…
58.7 56.8 56.4 57.3
39.2 33.0
0
20
40
60
80
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Liquid Paraffin Rs/lt
4047 50 50
3224
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Th
ousands
LABFS (Rs. Thousand/ KL)
8092
107122
107 102
0
50
100
150
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
HDPE (Rs/kg)
1.91
1.37 1.361.79 1.65
1.32
0
1
1
2
2
3
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Th
ousands
Resin NNS (Rs. Thousand/17kg)
1.551.32
1.51 1.551.24 1.15
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Th
ousands
LDPE1 (USD/Metric Tonne)
Bajaj Corp, Dabur, MaricoHindustan Unilever,
Jyothy LaboratoriesAll coverage companies
Paints sector FMCG & Paints sectors Consumption Sector as a
whole
167185 171 163
140 138
0
50
100
150
200
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Titanium Dioxide (INR/KG)
Source: Bloomberg & Spark Capital research
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…and agri commodities also participated in the trend, well almost
5.525.75
5.38 5.47
4.85
5.53
4
5
5
6
6
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Th
ousands
Palm Oil (Rs. Thousand/Quintal)
6.144.27
5.45
9.938.50
5.59
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Th
ousands
COPRA (Rs. Thousand/100KG)
2.913.31 3.25 3.16
2.69
3.57
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Th
ousands
Sugar (Rs. Thousand/Quintal)
54
2733 38 33 36
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Milk (Rs/LT)
5.90
6.74
6.196.36
6.156.38
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Th
ousands
RICE BRAN(Rs. Thousand/10KG)
1.211.38
1.58 1.59 1.61 1.72
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Th
ousands
Wheat (Rs.thousand/ Quintal)
Hindustan
Unilever,
Jyothy
Laboratories,
Zydus
Wellness,
DFM foods
Marico, Dabur
Hindustan
Unilever, ITC,
Britannia,
Dabur,
Manpasand
Beverages
Marico,
Dabur,
Bajaj Corp
ITC,
Britannia,
DFM foods
Britannia, ITC
Source:
Bloomberg &
Spark Capital
research
Source: Bloomberg & Spark Capital research
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Gross margins made new highs
Lower commodity prices resulted in all time high gross margins…
Spark FMCG coverage universe, Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports
Also illustrated by highest ever gross profit delta to sales…
Spark FMCG coverage universe, Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports
50.3%
53.4%
51.5%
54.0%53.4%
52.0%52.6%
53.6% 53.4%
55.8%
47.0%
48.0%
49.0%
50.0%
51.0%
52.0%
53.0%
54.0%
55.0%
56.0%
57.0%
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Gross Margin (%)
1.1 1.21.3
1.2
0.7 0.8
1.31.4
1.1
1.7
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Gross Profit growth delta to sales
…however EBITDA margin expansion was fairly limited
Spark FMCG coverage universe, Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports
…however not so for EBITDA growth.
Spark FMCG coverage universe, Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports
20.3%
25.6%
19.4%
21.9% 21.6% 21.9% 22.7%24.2% 24.3% 25.2%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
EBITDA Margin (%)
0.2
1.1
0.8
1.6
0.60.7
1.5
1.21.3
1.2
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
EBITDA growth delta to sales
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Gross margin and EBITDA margin expansion visible across majority of the companies
Gross margin y-o-y expansion ranged from ~200bps to as high as ~450bps for the companies under coverage…
Increase in BPS, Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
49.4%
60.5%52.5%
64.8%
45.6%
61.6%
48.7%
70.3%
41.8% 40.3%
52.7%52.2%62.4%
55.1%
69.0%
50.1%
65.8%
51.5%
71.9%
41.5% 42.4%
55.6%
HUL ITC Dabur Emami Marico Bajaj Corp Jyothy labs Zydus Wellness ManpasandBeV
Britannia DFM foods
FY15 FY16
280 192 261 422 448 419 279 159 -28 211 295BPS
…similarly, majority of companies witnessed heathy operating margin expansion ranging from ~100bps to ~314bps
Increase in BPS, Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
99 70 116 170 215 248 177 -34 201 314 148BPS
16.9%
37.3%
16.8%
24.4%
15.2%
29.1%
12.7%
21.5%17.8%
11.0% 10.6%
17.9%
38.0%
18.0%
26.1%
17.3%
31.6%
14.4%
21.2% 19.8%
14.1% 12.1%
HUL ITC Dabur Emami Marico Bajaj Corp Jyothy labs Zydus Wellness ManpasandBeverages
Britannia DFM foods
FY15 FY16
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Not all companies utilized the gross margin benefits similar, a few invested behind operational overheads while a few let it pass by to margins
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
PLOTTING THE GAINS
HINDUSTAN UNILEVER
ITC
DABUR
EMAMI
MARICO
BAJAJ CORP
JYOTHY LABS
ZYDUS WELLNESS
MANPASAND BEVERAGES
BRITANNIA
DFM FOODS
-100bps
-50bps
0bps
50bps
100bps
150bps
200bps
250bps
300bps
350bps
-100bps 0bps 100bps 200bps 300bps 400bps 500bps
FY
16 V
s F
Y1
5 E
BIT
DA
Ma
rgin
Exp
an
sio
n d
elta
(in
bps)
FY16 Vs FY15 GROSS Margin Expansion delta (in bps)
Companies that
witnessed robust
EBITDA margin
expansion and
gross margin
expansion
Companies that
ploughed back
significant gross
margin expansion
into operational
overheads
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Summary across companies (Click on company name for detailed analysis)
FY16 Gross
Margin/ Expansion
FY16 EBITDA
Margin/ Expansion
A&P as % of sales
increase/decrease
(YoY)
BAJAJ CORP ~65.8% / ~419bps ~31.6% / ~248bps ~73bps ~24%^ ~49%
BRITANNIA ~42.4% / ~211bps ~14.1% / ~314bps ~21bps ~10% ~68%
DABUR ~55.1% / ~261bps ~18.0% / ~116bps ~ 33bps ~16% ~35%
DFM FOODS ~55.6% / ~295bps ~12.1% / ~148bps ~301bps ~100%* 0%
EMAMI ~69.0% / ~422bps ~26.1% / ~170bps ~255bps ~60% ~30%
HINDUSTAN UNILEVER ~52.2% / ~280bps ~17.9% / ~99bps ~151bps ~53% ~35%
JYOTHY LABORATORIES ~51.5% / ~279bps ~14.4% / ~177bps ~30bps ~11% ~68%
MANPASAND BEVERAGES ~41.5% / (~28bps) ~19.8% / ~201bps ~(387bps) NA NA
MARICO 50.1% / ~448bps ~17.3% / ~215bps ~148bps ~33% ~48%
ZYDUS WELLNESS 71.9% / ~159bps ~21.2% / (~34bps) ~241bps ~100% 0%
GM expansion flow
into A&P
GM expansion flow
into EBITDA
^ - Includes selling overheads, * toys promotional expenses, Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital Research
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EBITDA margin growth to gross profit growth marginally higher…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.4x
0.9x
0.3x
1.3x
0.5x
1.1x 1.1x1.2x 1.3x
0.8x
1.0x
0.2x
0.8x 0.9x
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
Bajaj Corp – Gross margin expansion has led to all time high EBITDA margins
Bajaj Corp (BJCOR) delivered its highest ever margin expansion in its listed history led by lower Light Liquid Paraffin (LLP) prices
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…despite operating expenses rising to an all time high of ~34.2%
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.8x
0.6x0.8x
1.3x 1.4x
1.1x
2.2x
2.5x
0.5x
0.2x
1.7x
0.7x
1.3x
2.6x
2.3x
0.8x0.7x
1.4x
0.3x
1.0x
2.0x
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
26.1%
27.3%26.1%
28.9%29.0% 32.2% 32.5%
34.2%
49.7%
60.4%56.4%
53.5%57.5%
60.0% 61.6%65.8%
23.6%
33.0%30.3%
24.6%28.5% 27.8% 29.1%
31.6%
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
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Bajaj Corp – Gross margin expansion has led to all time high EBITDA margins
With down trading being prevalent in Almond Drops Hair Oil (ADHO), sales promotions and selling overheads expense increased…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…despite the increase, 49% of gross margins percolated to EBITDA
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Proportion of sales promotion higher as a % of A&P
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
61.6% 61.6%
419bps 103bps 64bps46bps
42bps
248bps
Gross Margin(FY15)
Gross Margin(FY16)
Sales Promotion Employee Cost Selling overheads Cost savings EBITDA
103bps
64bps
46bps
SalesPromotion
EmployeeCost
Other SellingOverheads
-76bps
-11bps
-5bps
Advertisement Freight Cash Discount
29.1%
31.6%
FY15 FY16
EBITDA margin (%)
248
bps
Sales Promotion,
24.6%
Employee Cost, 15.3%
Selling overheads,
11.1%
EBITDA 49.0%
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Volume – Price mix Promotions Advertisements
BJCOR did not have to affect any price cuts,
price growth slow-down majorly on account
of consumer’s down-trading to lower SKU
packs.
Advertisements were however reduced as we
decipher that in weak consumption climate,
additional spending on advertisements does
not yield required returns.
Schemes and promotions to channel as well
as consumers increased significantly as
BJCOR attempted to sustain volume growth
momentum despite spending slowdown.
With overall demand remaining lacklustre, pressure to sustain volume growth momentum did result in higher promotional spends
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Bajaj Corp – Gross margin expansion has led to all time high EBITDA margins
13%
1%
-6%
4%
9%
21%
23%
12%
8%
3%
-5%
3%
6%
7%
9%
10%
9%
5%
2%
2%
2%
1%
-10.0% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0%
2QFY14
3QFY14
4QFY14
1QFY15
2QFY15
3QFY15
4QFY15
1QFY16
2QFY16
3QFY16
4QFY16
1QFY17
Volume growth (%) Price/Mix Increase
0.20.2 0.3
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.0
6%7%
6%
8%
10%11%
12%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Rs.b
n
Schemes & Sales Promotion Expenses % of sales
192164
378418
464
583550
7%
5%
8%
7% 7%7%
6%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
9%
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Advertisement (Rs.mn) % of sales
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Bajaj Corp – Gross margin expansion has led to all time high EBITDA margins
New Product and Packaging Development
Development of 20ml ADHO in Flow wraps packing
Improvement in AHO formulation by incorporating of UV-
Absorber
Modification of face wash formulation, added small sized
beads in Neem & all skin face wash
Successfully formulated the base oil for new products with
21 new herbs; perfume under development
Introduction of light weight bottle for different ADHO SKUs,
successfully launched after transit trials.
ADVERISMENTS: Badminton star Ms.Saina Nehwal
was signed for promoting NoMarks
Sales & Distribution
The brand has entered
2,36,295 new outlets during
the Financial year 2015-16. Out
of this more than 1.8 lakh
outlets have been added in the
rural areas alone.
Supply Chain/ Manufacturing
Steps are taken to optimize
inventory holding
and improve service levels
especially for Modern Trade
and International Business
In the process of linking our
field force through
handheld devices. This project
should be in place by the
end of this Financial Year.
Currently ~25% of our
direct distributors are already
linked to our central server
through the Distributor
Management System (DMS).
Steps are taken to bring more
automation in planning and
procurement through
introduction of e-auctions and
enhanced features of current
ERP system.
Value engineering
initiatives are planned for FY
16 to bring fundamental
change in cost base without
impacting consumer value
proposition
We have invested in building
capacities for sachet, small
packs coupled with
automation in AHDO, Amla,
Nomarks lines to increase
productivity and reduce cost.
Investment has been made in
warehousing facilities for
effective material handling and
control.
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Call Commentary, Published information
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Aided by benign the RM cycle and the persistent cost saving initiatives, BRIT continued its margin expansion streak in FY16 as well
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
0.5x
1.5x0.9x
0.5x 0.7x1.2x 1.5x 1.5x
1.1x1.6x
-1.0x
3.3x
0.1x
-2.8x
1.4x 1.6x
2.8x
4.2x
2.8x
4.0x
-0.7x
2.4x
-0.8x-0.4x
0.1x
2.6x 2.4x
4.5x
3.5x 3.7x
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
Britannia: Gross margin cycle + cost saving initiatives = Superior operating performance
EBITDA growth has been far superior to gross profit growth…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…as several operational overheads have been curtailed
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
29.9%30.4% 31.0%
31.6% 29.2% 29.9% 30.8%30.6% 29.3%
28.3%
36.1%39.2% 38.3%
36.4%34.3% 35.6%
37.6%39.7% 40.3%
42.4%
6.2%8.8% 7.4%
4.8% 5.1% 5.7% 6.8%9.1%
11.0%14.1%
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
0.2x
-6.1x
2.1x1.3x
1.9x2.7x 2.4x 2.6x
-0.9x -0.9x
0.1x
2.1x1.6x
2.9x 3.1x2.4x
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
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Britannia: Gross margin cycle + cost saving initiatives = Superior operating performance
Britannia aided by lower raw material prices and cost saving initiatives has been one of the companies where EBITDA growth outgrew gross profit
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Off the gross margin pie, we understand ~68% percolated to EBITDA
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Conversion charges and carriage expenses continue to be rationalized
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
40.3% 40.3%
211bps21bps
34bps
75bps
83bps
314bps
G.Margin (FY15) G.Margin (FY16) A&P Employee Cost Conversioncharges
Other Costsavings
EBITDA Margin(FY16)
34bps
21bps14bps
EmployeeCost
A&P Miscellaneous
-75bps
-47bps-32bps
Conversioncharges
Carriage Power andfuel
11.0%
14.1%
FY15 FY16
EBITDA margin (%)
314
bps
A&P, 10%
Employee Cost, 16%
Miscellaneous expenses, 6%
EBITDA, 68%
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Price Cuts Promotions Product Innovation
Britannia did not undertake any significant
price cut except for a few additional
grammage offerings during 2HFY16.
R&D expenses significantly higher due to the
capital expenditure on the new R&D facility in
Bangalore.
A&P focus remained high in FY16 as BRIT
continued indulging in Cricket and Bollywood
events throughout the year
Britannia largely did not have to undertake price cuts as no disruptive competition emerged, A&P slightly increased while capital R&D expenses increased
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Britannia: Gross margin cycle + cost saving initiatives = Superior operating performance
1.0%
3.0%
3.0%
10.0%
6.0%
8.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
11.0%
10.0%
8.3%
12.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
6.0%
6.0%
6.0%
3.0%
0.0%
-1.0%
-2.0%
0.8%
-5.0% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0%
2QFY14
3QFY14
4QFY14
1QFY15
2QFY15
3QFY15
4QFY15
1QFY16
2QFY16
3QFY16
4QFY16
1QFY17
Volume growth (%) Price Increase
4693
65 83 100
167
438
0.1%
0.2%
0.1%0.1% 0.1%
0.2%
0.5%
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
0.3%
0.4%
0.5%
0.6%
0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
200.0
250.0
300.0
350.0
400.0
450.0
500.0
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
R&D expenses (Rs.mn) % of sales
3.03.3
4.2
5.36.0
6.5
7.4
7.9%
7.2%
7.6%
8.6%8.7%
8.3%
8.5%
5.5%
6.0%
6.5%
7.0%
7.5%
8.0%
8.5%
9.0%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Rs.b
n
A&P (Rs.bn) % of sales
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Britannia: Gross margin cycle + cost saving initiatives = Superior operating performance
Brand
Building
Product
Innovation
Distribution
expansion
‘During the year, your Company focused on product innovation, brand building and distribution to grow faster than the market’
Re-staged our brands during
the year to bring excitement in
the category
Company is building futuristic
capacity and capability in R&D and
has built 55,000 sq ft of state-of-art
R&D centre at Bidadi in Bangalore.
This centre has world class
analytical capability, organoleptic
lab, culinary centre and advanced
bench top and pilot plant capability.
Celebrity Endorsements
Your Company took huge strides in
digital media with large digital
activations
Created strong presence in the minds
of consumers with blockbuster
activations
~200k outlets added in
FY16 @ 1.3 mn outlets;
Narrowed the gap with
nearest competitor by 0.4
mn outlets since 2013
Driving our rural growth
agenda. Growing in high
double digits with 8,000+
distributors
Driving Sales Efficacy
through hand held devices.
No. of Salesmen with PDAs
– 50% increase from March
Focusing on expansion of
Route to Market Strategy.
Split Route - Implemented
in 100+ towns
EX
TE
NS
ION
S
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Calls Commentary(ies), Published information
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
EBITDA and PAT margins outgrew gross profit growth…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Dabur too sustained its margin expansion streak for the third consecutive year, relying on gross margin savings
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.1x
0.7x
1.8x
0.8x 0.7x
1.3x1.1x 1.1x
1.7x
1.1x
0.8x
1.7x
1.1x
0.5x0.7x
1.2x 1.3x
1.9x
1.2x
0.9x
1.3x
0.7x
0.4x
1.2x1.3x
1.6x
2.2x
FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
1.0x1.2x
0.9x
1.4x
0.7x0.5x
1.0x1.1x 1.2x
1.1x
1.3x
0.7x0.8x
0.6x
0.9x
1.2x
1.4x1.3x
FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
Dabur – FY16, A Year of ‘BArBA’ric disruption in business and operation !
…despite other operating expenses rising to an all time high ~37%.
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
32.0% 32.6% 30.8%35.7% 33.5%
32.5% 35.0% 35.6% 35.7%37.1%
48.8% 49.7%47.4%
54.3% 52.5%49.3% 51.1% 51.9% 52.5%
55.1%
16.8% 17.1% 16.6%18.6% 19.0%
16.8% 16.0% 16.4% 16.8% 18.0%
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
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Advent of Patanjali and Nepal Strike has led to A&P and freight expenses respectively increasing in FY16, Salaries were also higher in FY16
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Off the total~261bps gross margin gain, ~35% percolated into EBITDA
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Salaries, A&P and General charges witnessed the highest outgo in FY16
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
52.5% 52.5%
261bps 59bps33bps
42bps 11bps 116bps
G.Margin (FY15) G.Margin (FY16) Employee Cost A&P General Charges Other Costs EBITDA Margin(FY16)
59bps
33bps
42bps
Employee Cost A&P GeneralCharges
-14bps
-3bps -3bps
Power andFuel
Travel andConveyance
Rent
16.8%
18.0%
FY15 FY16
EBITDA margin
116
bps
Employee Cost, 22.6%
A&P, 16.1%
Other Expenses,
26.0% EBITDA, 35.3%
Dabur – FY16, A Year of ‘BArBA’ric disruption in business and operation !
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Price Cuts Promotions Product Innovation
3QFY16 revenues were disrupted due to
foods business being affected by Nepal shut
down, Pricing power shrunk as the year
progressed.
Product innovation were also robust through
the year led by several brand extensions and
category expansion initiatives.
Promotions though were at a all time high as
Dabur made sure to leverage the maximum
out of the emerging ‘natural/herbal’ trend.
Distribution also hiked in FY16 with several
new distribution oriented projects.
Though Dabur did not have to take much price cuts, pricing power waned with the advent of Patanjali, new launches were prominent through the year
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
10.7%
9.0%
9.2%
8.3%
8.7%
7.4%
8.1%
8.1%
5.0%
-2.5%
7.0%
4.0%
-3.0%
-0.2%
4.8%
2.4%
1.9%
4.6%
4.1%
3.5%
3.5%
1.5%
-3.5%
-5.0% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0%
2QFY14
3QFY14
4QFY14
1QFY15
2QFY15
3QFY15
4QFY15
1QFY16
2QFY16
3QFY16
4QFY16
1QFY17
Volume growth (%) Price Increase
4.9 5.36.6
8.4
10.011.2
12.4
15%
13%
12%
14%14% 14%
15%
5.5%
6.5%
7.5%
8.5%
9.5%
10.5%
11.5%
12.5%
13.5%
14.5%
15.5%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Rs.b
n
A&P (Rs.bn) % of sales
71 7051 42
216 223
266
0.2%
0.2%
0.1%
0.1%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0%
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
0.2%
0.3%
0.3%
0.4%
0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
200.0
250.0
300.0
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
R&D expenses (Rs.mn) % of sales
Dabur – FY16, A Year of ‘BArBA’ric disruption in business and operation !
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Existing Brand New Brand
Present
Market
New Market
Honey
Squeezy
Real VOLO‐Sparkling Fruit
Beverage
Real Activ 100%
Mixed Fruit &
Mosambi
Real Wellnezz-
Jamun
Dabur-Baby
Massage Oil
Hajmola
Yoodley
Honey
Fruit
Spreads
Amla Men
Hair Tonic
Pudin Hara
Antacid
Vatika Shampoo
-Black Olive
Vatika
Naturals
Damage
repair leave
on cream
Dermoviva
Baby Range –
Powder & soap
FEM
diamond
Dermoviva face
wash – Rose,
Apricot, Neem
Dermovia
baby wipes
Variants in
Homemade
Glucose Aam
Panna
Dabur looked to further
strengthen its foods
portfolio by exciting new
launches in spreads and Honey squeezy variants.
Dabur undertook plethora of new launches in complementing categories, leveraging their brand strength. Though several were largely category
extensions, we note that Dabur has in FY16 attempted to remain relevant to its historical ‘Ayurveda/Herbal’ proposition through its launches too. We
note that launches were pre-dominantly urban centric indicating that Dabur continues to back urban consumption revival theme largely.
We believe the dermoviva
brand has been cross
pollinated from their
Turkish ‘Hobi’ business,
we note this provides an
entry into the lucrative
baby personal care segment for Dabur India.
Dabur – FY16, A Year of ‘BArBA’ric disruption in business and operation !
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Calls Commentary(ies), Published information
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
High decibel customer activations in FY16…. …supported by continued network expansion
• Villages Covered: 3,800
• Consumers Reached: 1mn
• Retail Outlets Covered: 33,870
Activation Description: Dabur rolled out a mega rural retail initiative Goonj
during the year. This retail activation programme covered villages in Uttar
Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where availability of the
Dabur range visibilty and coverage of retail outlets were improved and specially
tailored consumer engagement programmes were implemented
• Cities Covered: 10
• Colleges Covered: 100
• Total Participants: 11,000
Campaign Description: Dabur’s facial bleach brand, Fem Fairness Naturals,
conducted a mega model hunt Fem Miss North India Princess 2015 that sought
to discover new modelling talents from the small towns in North India. The 12
finalists, selected after several rounds of shortlisting and auditions, underwent a
special grooming programme for 14 days
• Units Covered: 500
• Devotees reached: 10,000
Activation Description: Dabur spread the message of oral hygiene among
millions of devotees congregating at the Nashik Kumbh using a unique
Toothpaste dispenser. The first-of-its-kind toothpaste dispensers was installed at
nearly 500 homestays, dharamshalas, vishram grihs within a 5-km radius of the
mela. On the lines of the liquid soap dispensers found in most 5-Star hotels
across the country, these toothpaste dispensers, being the first of its kind, were
a big draw among the rural audience and helped generate huge trials for the
brand.
Project 50/50: Steps were taken to enhance quality of market interface
and improve sales efficiencies by segregating the grocery channel teams
for wholesale & retail separately as these two segments of trade have
completely different servicing requirements.
Project Core: Has improved availability of Dabur’s product range in the
Chemists channel. Besides being critical retail points, Chemists also act
as advisors to consumers seeking solutions to treat moderate and non-
critical health problems hence influencing purchase of OTC products in a
big way.
Project Double Update: This network is being streamlined and
consolidated for enhancing the efficiency and productivity of the rural field
force and infrastructure already deployed in the rural markets.
Emerging Opportunities: Dabur increased on focus on expert channels
like Salons, Healthcare Professionals and even Key Opinion Leaders or
Influencers as part of our efforts to drive deeper into the consumer mind
space.
Medical Marketing: In FY16 Dabur launched a new initiative, Project
LEAD (Leveraging through Empowered Anchoring and Detailing). As a
part of this initiative, the company is focusing on enhancing our coverage
of doctors, both Ayurvedic and Allopathic. Doctor advocacy is expected
be the key to demand generation, and a medical detailing team has been
put in place for the same. This project was initially rolled out in three
states, i.e. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra. Dabur is
currently planning to extend it to Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Dabur – FY16, A Year of ‘BArBA’ric disruption in business and operation !
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Calls Commentary(ies), Published information
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
Discounting for toys in gross profits, lower wheat and vegetable oil prices led to gross profit, EBITDA and PAT increasing ~1.2x, 1.5x and 2.4x
respectively over sales
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
0.8x 0.9x1.2x
0.5x
2.1x
1.2x1.5x
0.8x
0.2x0.5x
3.6x
1.5x1.5x
0.6x
-1.2x
2.4x
5.4x
2.4x
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
DFM foods – Reach expansion spree endures; ‘Toy Story’ continues
Operating profit growth slightly higher as several expenses were curtailed
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Majority of gross margin benefit was invested in ‘Toys’ promotions.
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
39.0% 37.5% 42.5%39.5%
42.1%43.5%
51.4%49.3%
51.8%48.1%
52.7%55.6%
12.4% 11.8%9.3% 8.6%
10.6% 12.1%
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
1.9x
1.0x
0.1x0.9x
1.8x1.3x
1.9x
0.7x
-1.0x
4.7x
2.6x2.0x
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
Toys and delivery expenses increased the highest in FY16
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
337bps
41bps7bps
Toys Deliveryexpenses
Commission
DFM foods – Reach expansion spree endures; ‘Toy Story’ continues
DFM invested all of its gross margin benefits into its promotional ‘Toys’ offerings, other cost savings enabled EBITDA margins expansion
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
With TOYS promotions on the rise, minimal EBITDA flow through
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
52.7%
55.6%
290bps
337bps
49bps 41bps50bps 54bps
147bps
G.Margin(FY15)
G.Margin(FY16)
Toys Employee Cost Power and fuel A&P Others EBITDA Margin(FY16)
-36bps
-49bps
-41bps
Selling &Marketing
EmployeeCost
Power andfuel
10.6%
12.1%
FY15 FY16
Ebitda Margin (%)
Toys100%
EBITDA0%
147
bps
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
Selling and marketing expenses on the lower trend…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Salaries and wages as a % of sales marginally lower…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
…delivery expenses though on the higher trend as expansion endures
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
…compensated by increase in ‘toys’ promotional offerings
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
DFM foods – Reach expansion spree endures; ‘Toy Story’ continues
42.653.8
66.9
104.6125.9 118.8
146.0
5.9%
4.5%3.9%
4.6%4.8%
4.1%3.7%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
100.0
120.0
140.0
160.0
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Selling & Marketing (Rs.mn) % of sales
342286
387
652
15.2%
10.8%
13.4%
16.7%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Toys (Rs.mn) % of sales
59 76
128
185230
262
333
8.1%
6.3%
7.5%8.2%
8.7% 9.0%
8.6%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
10.0%
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Salaries & Wages (Rs.mn) % of sales
32 6099
153196
224
318
4.4%5.0%
5.8%
6.8%
7.5%7.8%
8.2%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Delivery Expenses (Rs.mn) % of sales
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
DFM foods – Reach expansion spree endures; ‘Toy Story’ continues
Sales & Distribution initiatives
Continued investment in the organizational capacity of
the business.
Commissioning of the brownfield expansion at the
Greater Noida facility in December 2015. This added
capacity of 5000 MT per annum thereby taking the total
capacity available to 25308 MT per annum.
Rationalization of the various pack sizes of the
namkeen portfolio.
Initiation of the 2nd brownfield at Greater Noida for
adding further capacity of 10,000 MT per annum at an
approximate cost of Rs. 75 crores. This would be
financed by a combination of internal accruals and
debt.
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Calls Commentary(ies), Published information
Implementation of innovation in the marketing efforts of the Company. This was instrumental in delivering the sales growth during the year.
Consolidating the sales and distribution operations in the existing geographies.
Commencement of sales and distribution in the 3 metro cities of the South Zone.
Supply chain and Manufacturing
initiatives
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
0.2x
2.7x
1.0x
2.1x
0.3x
1.2x0.9x
1.7x
0.9x1.0x
0.3x
2.2x
-0.2x
2.6x
2.1x1.8x
0.9x
1.7x
0.8x0.4x
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
Despite enjoying significant margin benefits from a prolonged downturn in Mentha Oil prices, Emami has let minimal seep into EBITDA margins
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.8x1.4x
1.1x 1.2x
0.5x0.9x
1.1x
2.2x
1.2x1.4x
0.3x
3.7x
1.1x
2.5x
0.2x
1.0x 1.0x
3.8x
1.0x1.5x
0.5x
3.1x
-0.2x
3.2x
1.1x
1.5x
1.0x
3.8x
0.9x0.6x
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
Emami – Creating additional growth levers to shed off the ‘SEASONAL’ tag
EBITDA growth lower than gross profit growth in the past 2 years…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…as brand investments behind new innovations have been on the rise
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
43.7%42.4% 42.9%
39.7%37.7% 36.5% 37.5%
38.4% 40.5%43.0%
56.5% 58.8% 59.8%63.3%
58.0% 56.9% 57.9%62.6% 64.8%
69.1%
12.8%16.4% 16.8%
23.6%20.3% 20.4% 20.4%
24.2% 24.4% 26.1%
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
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Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
Emami – Creating additional growth levers to shed off the ‘SEASONAL’ tag
Emami launched organic and in-organic growth drivers in FY16, which we believe has been backed up with significant brand spends
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
A&P costs Increased by ~35%...
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…of which, new brands accounted for nearly ~28%
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
64.8% 64.8%
420bps
255bps41bps
47bps
171bps
62.0%
63.0%
64.0%
65.0%
66.0%
67.0%
68.0%
69.0%
70.0%
G.Margin (FY15) G.Margin (FY16) A&P Employee Cost Other Cost savings EBITDA Margin delta(FY16)
255bps
41bps
3bps
A&P Employee Cost Others
-26bps
-10bps
-6bps
Freight &Forwarding
Power and fuel Legal andProfessional
Fees
24.4%
26.1%
FY15 FY16
EBITDA Margin (%)
171
bps
A&P, 60.2%
Employee Cost, 9.6%
, 0
EBITDA, 30.2%
, 0
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Price Cuts Promotions Product Innovation
Emami having to face minimal competitive
intensity in majority of its core categories
could afford to sustain volume growth
despite undertaking minimal pricing actions.
Organic innovations introduced over the past
18-24 months contributing to ~6-7% of overall
revenues is a testament to Emami’s new
investments paying off.
Though not all new launches were
successful, Emami continued to invest
behind brands of the gross margin benefits
that accrued to them
Emami has been one of the few players who had to undertake minimal price cut during FY16, majority of revenues driven through new innovations
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Emami – Creating additional growth levers to shed off the ‘SEASONAL’ tag
13%
10%
10%
14%
15%
1%
7%
6%
7%
8%
8%
7%
5%
6%
2%
3%
2%
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0%
1QFY15
2QFY15
3QFY15
4QFY15
1QFY16
2QFY16
3QFY16
4QFY16
1QFY17
Volume growth (%) Price Increase
22 2
3 3
4
5
19%
18%
16%16%
15%
18%
20%
5.5%
7.5%
9.5%
11.5%
13.5%
15.5%
17.5%
19.5%
21.5%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Rs.b
n
A&P (Rs.bn) % of sales
17 13 13
244
163
217 222
0.2%0.1% 0.1%
1.4%
0.9%
1.0%
0.8%
0.0%
0.2%
0.4%
0.6%
0.8%
1.0%
1.2%
1.4%
1.6%
0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
200.0
250.0
300.0
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
R&D expenses (Rs.mn) % of sales
Page 30
Gross margin CAKE: Who ate it and who passed it FMCG Sector
Emami – Creating additional growth levers to shed off the ‘SEASONAL’ tag
Power BrandAdvertising & Promotion
initiativesExcerpts from FY16 AR
A new campaign featuring Amitabh Bachchan
and Kangana Ranaut in 2015-16 highlighted
unique multipurpose benefits of BoroPlus. The
brand’s 360º campaign went viral over the
internet.
BoroPlus Antiseptic Cream continued its market leadership with a market
share (volume) of 76.9%.
Emami launched BoroPlus Cocoa Soft Lotion infused with the goodness
of chocolate
Emami evolved BoroPlus from just a winter product to a comprehensive
skin solution.
Conducting an on-the-spot massage
campaign and offering free foot massages
and champi to devotees at the Kumbh Mela
and the Vitthal Festival Like in addition to
distributing free samples
Navratna Oil increased its market share (volume) by 30 bps at 60.5% in
FY16
Brand extension Cool Talcum Powder gained market share (volume) by
20 bps at 25.2% in FY16.
Product range was extended by introducing Navratna Almond Cool Oil
Emami also launched dedicated website
Zandu (www.zanduayurveda.com) promoting
ayurvedic health and wellness and enhancing
the brand reach.
The Zandu Ayurvedic healthcare range grew by 27% led by Zandu
Pancharistha.
ZANDU NITYAM CHURNA Introduced in a user-friendly tablet form in May
2015.
The key lay in deciding the right language and
channel of communication for specific
products. Fair and Handsome was promoted
through television commercials
Fair & Handsome enjoyed the leadership in men’s fairness cream
segment with a market share (by volume) of 64.6% in FY16
Kaajal came in a dibbi so the Company
wondered why it should not provide balm in a
dibbi as well. It launched Mentho Plus in an
easy-to-carry dibbi.
Balms (Zandu Balm and Mentho Plus) continued their market leadership
with a market share (by volume) of 55.2%
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Emami – Creating additional growth levers to shed off the ‘SEASONAL’ tag
In addition to increased penetration in the country… …HMN IN also increased efficiency of existing network
HMN IN invested Rs.~1.5bn in new launches in FY16 Vs Rs.880mn spent in FY15 thereby creating new growth drivers…
Engaged McKinsey to Improve sales force effectiveness
Embarked on high impact projects Migration to HANA, sales force
automation, business analytics, among others
In the general trade segment, measures like range selling, coverage
optimisation, retailer loyalty and capability building programmes ensured
last-mile reach and enhanced sales force excellence.
In the modern trade segment, best-in-class practices were incorporated
and the whole setup was revamped. End-to-end engagement was
reinvigorated across all national retail chains.
Launched brand extensions
catering to new markets......in addition to catering to
existing target segment
HMN IN during FY16 launched new
brands catering to new markets
Emami increased direct retail reach to more than 6.4 lac outlets.
Enhanced indirect retail reach to 4.2 million outlets.
Increased its direct coverage to 13,300 villages with a population less
than 50,000.
The Company aims to enhance its direct distribution network by 0.2mn
outlets over the years to come.
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Hindustan Unilever – Pro-active price cuts, high marketing activations and focussed market development
Hindustan Unilever (HUVR) Gross profit, EBITDA and PAT grew at ~2.5x, ~2.6x and ~1.5x delta to revenues in FY16, highest ever in 10 years
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.1x1.0x
0.6x
1.0x
0.7x
1.2x1.4x
1.1x
2.5x
1.5x
0.9x
0.3x0.4x
1.7x
1.4x1.6x 1.5x
2.6x
1.2x
0.9x
1.2x
0.1x
1.6x 1.6x1.4x
0.4x
1.5x
0.0x
0.5x
1.0x
1.5x
2.0x
2.5x
3.0x
FY07 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
However, unlike FY12, gross profit growth did not percolate to EBITDA
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.3x
0.9x
0.5x 0.4x
2.6x
1.1x 1.1x
1.4x
1.0x1.1x0.9x
1.9x
0.1x
2.5x
1.4x
1.1x
0.3x0.6x
FY07 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
As other expenses increased ~190bps y-o-y
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
33.2% 33.1% 33.4%34.8% 35.6% 31.8% 32.3% 32.9% 32.5%
34.3%
46.2% 46.8% 46.5%49.3% 49.1%
46.7% 47.8% 49.1% 49.4%52.2%
13.0% 13.7% 13.1% 14.5% 13.5% 14.9% 15.6% 16.2% 16.9% 17.9%
FY06 FY07 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Margin EBITDA Margin
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Hindustan Unilever – Pro-active price cuts, high marketing activations and focussed market development
To prevent the misfortunes of 2012, Hindustan Unilever (HUVR) was one of the first to cut prices and affect heightened advertisement spends
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Off the gross margin benefits, we decipher that ~35% percolated to EBITDA
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
16.9%
17.9%
FY15 FY16
EBITDA Margin
99
bps
…and 54% percolated into A&P investments
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
151bps
37bps 44bps
A&P Royalty Miscellaneous
-21bps
-15bps -15bps
EmployeeCost
Power/fuel Processingcharges
49.41% 49.41%
274bps
151bps
37bps
13bps
99bps
Gross Margin (FY15) Gross Margin (FY16) A&P Royalty Others EBITDA
A&P Investments,
53%
Royalty, 12%
, (0)
EBITDA, 35%
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Price Cuts Promotions Product Innovation
Price cuts were widely prevalent in the
DETERGENTS and SOAPS category where
penetration and competitive intensity is high.
Market activations also were visible.
Deriving expertise from the parent, notable
launches were made in HAIR CARE, COLOR
COSMETICS, COFFEE and PACKAGED FOOD
segments.
Promotions were widely visible in SKIN
CARE, ORAL CARE, DEODORANTS,
NATURAL & AYURVEDA, ICE CREAM and
TEA segments.
5%
4%
6%
7%
6%
5%
2%
-4%
-5%
-6%
-3%
0%
5%
5%
3%
6%
5%
3%
6%
6%
7%
6%
4%
4%
2QFY14
3QFY14
4QFY14
1QFY15
2QFY15
3QFY15
4QFY15
1QFY16
2QFY16
3QFY16
4QFY16
1QFY17
Price/Mix increase (%) Volume Growth (%)
13 15
2224
28 27
3337
39
46
10%
10%
11%
14%14%
12%
12%
13%12%
14%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
FY
06
FY
07
FY
09
FY
10
FY
11
FY
12
FY
13
FY
14
FY
15
FY
16
Rs.b
n
Advertising and sales promotionA&P (% of sales)
1 1 12
3 34
5
8
9
0.6% 0.6%0.6%
0.9%
1.3%1.3%1.5%
1.9%
2.3%
2.7%
0.0%
0.5%
1.0%
1.5%
2.0%
2.5%
3.0%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
FY
06
FY
07
FY
09
FY
10
FY
11
FY
12
FY
13
FY
14
FY
15
FY
16
Rs.b
n
Royalty % of sales
HUVR being present across several categories, we believe judicious choices were made between undertaking price cuts, activating promotions and
launching new products on the basis of penetration, competitive intensity and the HUVR’S market leadership.
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Hindustan Unilever – Pro-active price cuts, high marketing activations and focussed market development
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Category Excerpts from FY16 annual reportPrice Cuts/
Promotions
Product
innovations
Promotions/
Market
development
Detergents
With the fall in crude oil prices, the category witnessed
significant media and competitive intensity during the year. To
remain competitive in the market, the Company took the lead in
passing the benefits of decline in commodity costs to
consumers, while also investing to develop new segments
Soaps
The year saw a significant reduction in raw material prices for
the Soaps category. Your Company acted proactively to take
decisive pricing actions resulting in growing volumes ahead of
the market.
Skin Care
Your Company continued to invest for competitive growth in its
core categories and build the segments of the future. Skin Care
category grew well in a soft market
Oral Care
The year was challenging for Oral Care which saw high
competitive and promotional intensity. Your Company also
continued to invest in building oral health and hygiene
Hair care
Your Company continued to deploy innovations and impactful
campaigns on its core brands while leading market
development in the emerging conditioners segment.
Hindustan Unilever – Pro-active price cuts, high marketing activations and focussed market development
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Calls Commentary(ies), Published information
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Category Excerpts from FY16 annual reportPrice Cuts/
PromotionsProduct innovations
Promotions/ Market
development
Color Cosmetics
Lakmé continues to drive premiumisation by upgrading
users through long lasting 9 to 5 platform, and bringing
the global make-up trends to India under the Absolute
platform.
Tea
3 Roses has driven premiumization and strengthened its
leadership position in South India. Your Company
continued to grow the Green Tea category during the
year on the back of sustained market development and
achieved value market leadership in the Green Tea
segment
Coffee
The brand continued its pioneering task of consistently
driving penetration of instant coffee in the South through
innovative sampling methods and a compelling
proposition.
Ice Cream
With improved distribution, the brands were made more
accessible for consumers. The Impulse portfolio
continues to grow faster with improved brand equity
across Cornetto and Paddle pop.
Packaged food
The segment delivered a strong turnover growth and
profitability during the year, as your Company continued
to drive growth in both topline and bottomline, while
continuing to invest in building this business.
Hindustan Unilever – Pro-active price cuts, high marketing activations and focussed market development
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Calls Commentary(ies), Published information
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1.4x 1.4x 1.2x
-1.4x
0.4x
1.8x
1.0x
0.2x
2.3x
1.1x 1.2x 1.3x
-0.8x -1.0x
0.3x
2.2x
0.4x
2.8x
FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
Jyothy Labs enjoying the benefits of lower Liner Alkyl Benzene (LAB) and packaging costs, enjoyed significant gross margin expansion
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
2.4x3.2x
1.1x1.9x
0.8x1.3x 1.0x 1.2x
1.7x
3.3x
4.4x
1.4x
-2.7x
0.3x
2.2x
1.0x0.3x
4.0x
2.5x
3.7x
1.4x
-1.5x-0.8x
0.3x
2.3x
0.5x
4.7x
FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
Jyothy labs – Operating margins driven by gross margin expansion
Gross margins further directly seeped into EBITDA margins…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…leading to 6 year high operating margins in FY16.
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
33.6%35.2%
31.6% 31.4% 36.2%35.5% 35.4% 35.7% 37.9%
38.1%
49.1%52.7%
45.1% 46.8%48.9%
45.3% 47.2% 47.5% 48.7%51.5%
15.5% 17.4%13.5% 15.4%
12.7%9.8% 11.8% 11.9% 10.8%
13.4%
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
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Jyothy labs – Operating margins driven by gross margin expansion
Despite price cuts being affected in detergents category, overall gross margins expanded by a healthy ~280bps y-o-y
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Off the gross margin benefits, ~68% trickled to EBITDA
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Among the cost heads, A&P and conversion charges witnessed uptick
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
48.7% 48.7%
280bps
30bps
42bps 17bps
70bps
261bps
G.Margin (FY15) G.Margin (FY16) A&P Conversioncharges
Employee cost Others EBITDA Margin(FY16)
30bps
42bps
17bps
A&P Conversioncharges
Employee cost
-32bps
-83bps
-1bps
Power ESOP Legal andprofessional
fees
10.8%
13.4%
FY15 FY16
EBITDA margin (%)
261
bps
A&P, 11%
Conversion charges, 15%
Employee cost, 6%
EBITDA, 68%
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Price Cuts Promotions Product Innovation
Price cuts were prominent in the ‘Henko’
brand as HUVR and P&G undertook severe
price cuts to sustain market share in the
detergents portfolio
Product innovation had improved in FY16,
illustrated by several category extensions
beings launched in FY16
With several new celebrities signed, other
brands witnessed good marketing
investments.
Jyothy Labs did undertake price cut in the detergents portfolio to remain competitive, but A&P investments higher as several celebrities were signed
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Jyothy labs – Operating margins driven by gross margin expansion
8.0%
9.0%
10.0%
8.7%
5.6%
9.0%
8.9%
13.7%
10.2%
7.8%
7.2%
3.7%
2.6%
-0.7%
-0.9%
-1.3%
-1.3%
-5.0% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0%
1QFY15
2QFY15
3QFY15
4QFY15
1QFY16
2QFY16
3QFY16
4QFY16
1QFY17
Volume growth (%) Price Increase
0.40.6
0.71.0
1.4
1.82.0
7%
9%
8%
9%
11%
12%12%
5.5%
6.5%
7.5%
8.5%
9.5%
10.5%
11.5%
12.5%
13.5%
0
1
1
2
2
3
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Rs.b
n
A&P (Rs.bn) % of sales
1.72.8
1.52.4
4.9 5.3
15.0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%0.0%
0.0%0.0%
0.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
R&D expenses (Rs.mn) % of sales
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Jyothy labs – Operating margins driven by gross margin expansion
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Calls Commentary(ies), Published information
Purchase & Supply Chain Initiatives
• Proactive Planning & better Inventory management resulted in improvement in WC
• Introduction of transport module for service level enhancement and better control
• Achieved savings in RM/PM cost by entering into long term contract
• Initiated better focus on channel wise service level to ensure minimal stock outs
Manufacturing and R&D
• Capacity expansion initiated for key product portfolio
• Appointed National Safety Manager to improve SHEQ across all factories
• Invested in R&D facility to support innovations in packaging and product
Information Technology
• Will be live on SAP S4 HANA by April 1, 2017
• Connect Phase II to capture Third Party Costing
• Distribution Management System initiated for rollout across India at all Super
Distributors Point
Sales Capabilities
• Priority Outlets – ~7000 outlets, contributing to ~25% of sales has grown by ~25%
in FY16. Shopper Led Activity for Off take generation - Increase in Share of shelf in
Priority Outlets
• Driving Efficiencies through better information guided planning - DMS Package
Roll out. Nearly 259 Super stockiest who cater to 4286 Sub Stockiest.
• Direct Rural footprint increased - 42,200 Rural Outlets added in year 2015-16 over
2014-15
Company Innovation A&P campaigns
Ujala
Henko
Price Discounting
Pril
Exo
Maxo
Margo
JYL launches were primarily category extensions
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EBITDA though witnessed better growth…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Gross profit margin expansion fairly limited despite lower sugar prices due to higher Mango prices
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.1x
0.6x
1.7x
1.3x1.6x
-0.3x
2.0x
1.3x
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
0.9x
1.4x
1.0x 1.0x1.0x0.8x
1.8x
1.3x1.5x
-0.4x
2.1x
1.3x
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
Manpasand Beverages – Robust growth supported by cost saving initiatives
…other operating expenses declined ~230bps
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
22.3% 26.0% 24.0% 21.7%
38.4%41.5% 41.8% 41.5%
16.1% 15.5%17.8%
19.8%
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
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Manpasand Beverages – Robust growth supported by cost saving initiatives
Investments were made more on branding as Manpasand undertakes the ‘Push to Pull’ journey
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Branding expenses were significantly higher compensated by reduced spending in promotions and trade commissions
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
41.8% 41.5%
-28bps
-267bps
442bps
212bps
115bps 43bps201bps
G.Margin (FY15) G.Margin (FY16) Branding Promotions Commission Excise Duty Other Cost EBITDA Margin(FY16)
267bps
115bps
32bps
Branding Excise Duty Employee cost
-442bps
-212bps
-28bps
Promotions Commission Sales taxexpenses
17.8%
19.8%
FY15 FY16
EBITDA margin (%)
201
bps
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Branding and advertisement expenses on the rise…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Employee remuneration on stable levels
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Commission expenses lower on a y-o-y basis
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
…supporting for the fall in promotional expenses
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Manpasand Beverages – Robust growth supported by cost saving initiatives
726 94 87
283
0.8%1.1%
3.2%
2.4%
5.1%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Branding and Advertisement Expenses (Rs.mn) % of sales
26.5 81.4125.0
331.9
267.43.1% 3.4%
4.2%
9.2%
4.8%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
10.0%
0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
200.0
250.0
300.0
350.0
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Business promotion expenses (Rs.mn) % of sales
4873 81 91
159
5.7%
3.0%2.8% 2.5% 2.8%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Employees' Remuneration and Benefits (Rs.mn) % of sales
1 15
67
91
230.2%
0.6%
2.3%
2.5%
0.4%
0.0%
0.5%
1.0%
1.5%
2.0%
2.5%
3.0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Sales commission ,discount and Fees (Rs.mn) % of sales
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Manpasand Beverages – Robust growth supported by cost saving initiatives
Excerpts from ARFY16, Management’s Earnings Calls Commentary(ies), Published information
During the year, we also developed another healthy product called 'COCO
SIP' -100% Natural Packaged Tender Coconut Water, targeting the huge
untapped coconut drink segment as most of the coconut drink market in
India is catered to by the unorganised players and non- branded products.
There is a huge opportunity for branded packaged coconut drinks like
'COCO SIP' in these urban markets where the young and health conscious
consumers are more geared towards natural beverages. Low in calories,
cholesterol free, more potassium than four bananas, and super hydrating -
these are just a few of the many benefits ascribed to coconut water. It isalso called as 'The Mother Nature's sports drink'
New product
launches
Manpasand has over 200,000 retailers, 2,000 distributors, and more than
200 super stockists. The company plans to expand distribution network in
the near to medium term with significant focus towards South India. The
other new initiative we embarked on was to tie up with organised retail
players as well as various food and beverage outlets such as Metro Cash
& Carry, Aditya Birla Retail, Havmor Ice Cream & Cafe Coffee Day, to
name a few. Manpasand also became the only beverage company to tie
up with global ice cream major Baskin Robbins in India. In the coming
months, the Company is going to forge more such alliances to increase itsurban market
Distribution
initiatives
we started with setting up of a new manufacturing unit near Ambala,
Haryana during the year and the same was under progress as of 31st
March, 2016. Modernisation of Vadodara and Varanasi facilities were also
completed during the year. We are now looking at setting up more
manufacturing facilities; announcement for which will be made soon.
Manufacturing
initiatives
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Marico enjoyed significant margin benefits as Copra prices declined sharply in FY16
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.0x 0.8x2.3x
0.7x 0.8x1.9x
-2.1x
0.6x2.5x
1.1x 0.9x2.1x
0.6x 0.6x1.9x
9.9x
0.7x
3.2x1.8x 1.1x
2.1x
-0.1x
1.1x 1.1x
15.4x
0.8x
3.8x
FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
Marico – Price cuts more prominent in a war with unorganised segment
Operating margins expanded in line with gross margin expansion…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…despite other operating expenses growth rising significantly
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
34.7% 34.4% 32.3%37.0% 35.1% 34.3%
38.3% 32.9%28.6%
32.7%
47.4% 47.3%45.1%
51.1%48.4% 46.4%
51.9%48.8%
43.8%
50.1%
12.8% 12.9% 12.7% 14.1% 13.3% 12.2% 13.6%16.0% 15.2%
17.3%
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
0.9x 1.0x 0.7x 1.0x
-4.7x
1.1x 1.3x0.9x
-0.2x
1.3x0.6x
-7.3x
1.3x 1.5x
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth PAT growth Delta to gross profit growth
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Marico – Price cuts more prominent in a war with unorganised segment
Despite making significant investments across operational cost heads, EBITDA margins expanded by a robust ~215bps, highest in the industry
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
EBITDA took away ~48% of the gross margin benefits…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…despite significant increase in several cost heads
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
45.6% 45.6%
448bps 148bps 26bps 32bps 27bps 215bps
G.Margin (FY15) G.Margin (FY16) A&P Employee cost Freight Others EBITDA Margin(FY16)
148bps
26bps 32bps
A&P Employeecost
Freight
-36bps-30bps
-3bps
ContractManufacturing
Rates andtaxes
Conveyance
15.2%
17.3%
FY15 FY16
EBITDA margin (%)
215
bps
A&P, 33.1%
Employee cost, 5.9%
Freight, 7.1%
Others, 5.9%
EBITDA, 48.0%
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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Price Cuts Promotions Product Innovation
Price cuts especially in the Parachute rigid
pack variant was prominent as Copra prices
began dropping, we understand that this pro-
active price cut has enabled MRCO sustain
market share in Coconut Hair Oil segment
Innovation in other categories continued this
year as MRCO ventured into Ayurvedic and
Sarso Tel during the year taking on the mass
and premium end of the market.
A&P were on the higher side this year as
several new promotions behind Saffola and
Value Added hair Oil segments were rolled
out in addition to investments in youth
brands
Marico undertook several price cuts especially in the domestic market as competitive intensity with unorganised intensifies in Copra downturn
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Marico – Price cuts more prominent in a war with unorganised segment
4.0%
3.0%
6.0%
6.5%
8.0%
5.0%
3.0%
6.0%
5.5%
10.5%
8.4%
8.0%
-2.6%
5.9%
10.5%
21.4%
26.3%
21.4%
13.9%
5.5%
-1.1%
-3.9%
-4.5%
-9.0%
-20.0% -10.0% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0%
2QFY14
3QFY14
4QFY14
1QFY15
2QFY15
3QFY15
4QFY15
1QFY16
2QFY16
3QFY16
4QFY16
1QFY17
Volume growth (%) Price/mix Increase
2
34
66
6
8
9%
11%11%
13%
12%
11%
13%
5.5%
6.5%
7.5%
8.5%
9.5%
10.5%
11.5%
12.5%
13.5%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Rs.b
n
A&P (Rs.bn) % of sales
76
252
72 68
182197
275
0.3%
0.8%
0.2% 0.1%0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
-5.0%
-4.0%
-3.0%
-2.0%
-1.0%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
200.0
250.0
300.0
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
R&D expenses (Rs.mn) % of sales
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Marico – Price cuts more prominent in a war with unorganised segment
New products introduced in FY16…
Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…accompanied by successful campaigns and continued expansion
Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Saffola Masala Oats
launched two new
exciting flavors viz.
“Chinese and Italian”
during January 2016
Parachute Gold
Ayurvedic Hair Oil
launched
Bangladesh business
flagship brand ‘Beliphool’
was launched in new PET
pack
Nihar Naturals Sarson
Kesh Tel, a value
added mustard oil
targeting loose
mustard pool was
launched across
markets in North and
parts of East India
Parachute Gold range
of hair oils and creams
in Middle East
launched in FY16
Saffola Active: In 2015, the Brand devised the strategy to leverage ‘portfolio
play’ in Saffola Oils, in order to drive relevance amongst different consumer sets.
A robust brand, media and distribution strategy was implemented for Saffola
Active. It became the face of the Saffola Oil portfolio and successfully drove
relevance amongst the health conscious consumers, through its proposition of -
‘Not just less oil, but the right oil’, which was substantiated through the Claim of
‘Helps reduce Absorption of Fat in Food’. Saffola Active has jump-shifted the
household growth for Saffola by bringing in new consumers to the brand who are
looking for proactive Heart Care. With the implementation of this strategy, the
Saffola oils franchise saw a growth turnaround from 3% in H1 to 13% in H2.
Current Network: Presently 4.6 Million retail outlets are serviced by Marico’s
nationwide distribution network covering more than 20,000 towns reaching over
7.5 Crore households every month.
Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Bangladesh: Parachute Advansed Body
Lotion (PABL) capitalised on the existing brand equity of the mother brand, to
gain entry into the right outlets before the winter season, and ensured visibility
throughout season with displays and point-of-sales materials. Pop-up ads were
aired in most popular TV shows, such as cooking shows and cartoons. It was also
present through Press Ads in leading national dailies to create news of its entry in
market and to drive awareness. The brand ended the year with overachieved
business results, both in Volume and Net Revenue.
X Men for Boss ‘100 Million Idea’ campaign – Vietnam: Capturing the big
insight of Vietnamese young men who want a fast track to success by starting
their business, X-Men for Boss implemented the ‘Empower the future Boss’
activation in June-July 2015. The contestants had to go through 3 rounds: submit
their business ideas, join the training from experts. This activation really
became the hot topic of the town among the youth and also gained good
impact on business and total Boss range
grew 75%.
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Zydus Wellness – A&P increased from gross margin cushion as brand equity takes prominence
Zydus Wellness enjoyed significant gross profit growth this quarter on account of decline in palm oil prices…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…however very little percolated to EBITDA margins…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…as their operational costs have risen to an all time high of ~50.7%
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
1.3x 0.7x
-5.8x
1.5x 1.5x 1.3x2.2x2.0x
1.0x
7.5x
1.7x
-1.8x
0.4x 0.1x
2.2x1.1x
12.0x
2.9x
-0.2x
1.0x 0.6x
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Gross Profit growth delta to sales growth EBITDA growth delta to sales growth PAT growth delta to sales growth
42.8% 39.2% 40.9%43.1% 47.2% 48.8% 50.7%
67.8%64.3% 63.8%
68.0% 69.3% 70.3% 71.9%
25.0% 25.0% 22.9% 24.9%22.1% 21.5% 21.2%
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Difference (%) Gross Margin (%) EBITDA Margin (%)
1.5x 1.3x
13.0x
1.1x
-1.2x
0.3x 0.1x1.7x 1.4x
-20.7x
1.9x
-0.1x
0.7x 0.3x
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
EBITDA growth Delta to gross profit growth
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Zydus Wellness – A&P increased from gross margin cushion as brand equity takes prominence
On Further analysis, we decipher that significant proportion of gross margin benefit was spent across A&P and salaries
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
Post the distribution restructuring, we understand that marketing exp..
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
…have been employed in A&P as ZYWL undertakes to build brands.
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company Annual Reports & Spark Capital research
241bps
109bps
32bps
A&P Employee cost RepresentativeAllowances
-183bp
s
-48bps -23bps
Othermarketing
Power & fuel Bad debtswritten off
21.5%
21.2%
FY15 FY16
-33
bps
70.3% 70.3%
158bps
241bps
109bps
183bps
24bps -33bps
66.0%
67.0%
68.0%
69.0%
70.0%
71.0%
72.0%
73.0%
G.Margin (FY15) G.Margin (FY16) A&P Employee cost Other marketing Other Costsavings
EBITDA Margin(FY16)
A&P, 100%
YoY increase/decrease (as % of sales)
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3.6
11.210.6
0.1%
0.3%0.2%
0.0%
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
0.2%
0.3%
0.3%
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
FY14 FY15 FY16
R&D (Rs.mn) % of sales
40.6
68.8 72.084.0 87.0 90.1 96.5
1.5%
2.0%2.1% 2.2% 2.2% 2.1%
2.2%
0.0%
0.5%
1.0%
1.5%
2.0%
2.5%
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
100.0
120.0
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Commission (Rs.mn) growth (%)
Employee remuneration on stable levels
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
189.2 181.2 167.3 157.7 180.5 197.6 122.7
7.1%
5.4%5.0%
4.1%4.5% 4.7%
2.9%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
0
50
100
150
200
250
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Other Marketing Expenses (Rs.mn) growth (%)
Branding and advertisement expenses on the rise…
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
651 592 597776 823 900
1,020
24.3%
17.6% 17.7%
20.0% 20.4%21.3%
23.7%
5.5%
7.5%
9.5%
11.5%
13.5%
15.5%
17.5%
19.5%
21.5%
23.5%
25.5%
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
A&P (Rs.mn) % of sales
Commission expenses lower on a y-o-y basis
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
…supporting for the fall in promotional expenses
Numbers in IGAAP. Source: Company filings & Spark Capital research
Zydus Wellness – A&P increased from gross margin cushion as brand equity takes prominence
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Zydus Wellness – A&P increased from gross margin cushion as brand equity takes prominence
Sugar Free
New communication for Sugar
Free Gold featuring Parineeti
Chopra focusing on excess
sugar consumption.
Another new area of focus in
2015-16 was in growing the
culinary business for Sugar
Free.
Everyuth
The brand has restaged its Peel
Off packs with new packaging
and benefits. The new
communication focused on
special occasions has helped
turnaround the performance of
Everyuth and hence overall Peel
Off segment.
Focus in 2015-16 was in
establishing the new “Advanced
Walnut Scrub” variant with
television being the primary
medium of building awareness
and generating trial.
Everyuth
Everyuth re-launched its Face
Wash range with fresh, new
and contemporary looking
packaging in March ‘16.
This re-launch will be
supported by communication
across mediums.
Nutralite
Focus was also on metro cities,
which are significant markets
for the category, through
outdoor and press campaigns
supported by distribution
drives.
Distribution Strategy
The Company saw stabilization of
its revamped distribution system
in the later part of the year gone
by. The attrition of
representatives in the field has
also stabilized.
The company rolled out
distribution expansion program
named “EnReach” during the
year, which has resulted into a
significant growth in the direct
coverage. Through this program,
channel wise thrust was provided
to strengthen the brand presence
across general trade, modern
trade and Hotel / Restaurants /
Caterers (HORECA) segments.
The company has launched
program named “Passion” to
enhance the capability of the field
force for superior in-market
execution.
Excerpts from FY16 annual report
Source: Spark Capital Research; FY16 annual report
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