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Adani Energy Solutions Limited, Consolidated Results for Q1FY24

Adani Energy Solutions Limited, Consolidated Results for Q1FY24

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Ahmedabad, 31 July 2023: Adani Energy Solutions Limited (“AESL”), the largest private transmission and distribution company in India and part of the globally diversified Adani portfolio, today announced its financial and operational performance for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2023.

Financial Highlights – Consolidated (Transmission and Distribution(1)):

Particulars (Rs Crore) Q1FY24 Q1FY23 YoY %
Revenue 3,622 3,049 19%
Operational EBITDA 1,254 1,213 3%
Total EBITDA 1,378 1,326 4%
PBT 343 202 70%
PAT 182 168 8%
EPS (Rs) 1.57 1.50 5%
Cash Profit# 649 730 -11%

#Consolidated cash profit of Rs 649 Cr during the quarter was 11% lower YoY due to the one-time tax impact of Rs. 65 Cr on dividend from its subsidiary AEML and additional cash out go of Rs. 20 Cr for hedging cost on moving to CCS from option contracts. Dividend income from the subsidiary is eliminated at the consolidated level.

  • Consolidated revenue in Q1FY24 witnessed double-digit growth on account of incremental revenue from newly commissioned lines, partial commissioning of a few elements, and an increase in energy consumption in the Mumbai Distribution business
  • Consolidated EBITDA increased to Rs 1,378 Cr in the first quarter, a 4% YoY increase
  • PBT came in at Rs 343 Cr, an increase of 70% YoY; In Q1FY24, the consolidated PAT of Rs 182 Cr was 8% higher YoY

Segment-wise Financial Highlights:

Particulars (Rs Crore)  Q1FY24 Q1FY23 Change YoY %
Transmission
Operational Revenue 884 836 6%
Operational EBITDA 808 767 5%
Margin (%) 91% 92%
Total EBITDA 862 810 6%
PBT 295 302 -2%
PAT 162 234 -31%
Cash Profit 417 467 -11%
Distribution(1)
Revenue 2,738 2,213 24%
Operational EBITDA 447 446 0.3%
Total EBITDA 516 516 0.1%
PBT 48 -100 148%
PAT 20 -66 131%
Cash Profit 232 263 -12%
  • The increase in distribution revenue is on account of higher unit sold and the recovery of the past period regulatory gap of Rs 183 Cr, included in the regulatory deferral balances
  • Q1 PAT in the Transmission business declined due to a higher tax outgo of Rs. 65 Cr on dividend income at the parent AESL level, whereas Distribution PAT was Rs 20 Cr in the current quarter compared to a loss of Rs -66 Cr on account of mark-to-market movements of foreign currency loans in the previous periods

Segment-wise Key Operational Highlights:

Particulars Q1FY24 Q1FY23
Transmission business
Average Availability (%) 99.77% 99.18%
Transmission Network Added (ckm) 550 372
Distribution business (AEML)
Supply reliability (%) 99.99% 99.99%
Distribution loss (%) 4.85% 6.95%
Units sold (MU’s) 2,754 2,560
  •  Added 550 ckm in Q1FY23 and maintained system availability at 99.77%
  • Energy demand (units sold) improved by 8% YoY in Q1FY24, driven by a marginal increase in commercial segment demand
  • Distribution losses in AEML in Q1 were 4.85%, with a higher share of e-payments at 78.5%. The distribution loss fell steeply due to seasonal factors like higher billing days
  • AEML continues to provide its customers with a unique proposition of competitive tariffs and renewable energy, which constitute more than 30% of their energy mix

Recent Developments, Achievements and Awards:

  • Adani Transmission Limited (ATL)’s name has been changed to Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) effective July 27, 2023. The new name paves the way to tap huge opportunities in smart metering, district cooling solutions, and other energy solutions while maintaining a pioneering position in the transmission and distribution sectors. With a view to embarking on this growth journey in conventional and non-conventional business areas, ATL has rebranded itself as AESL
  • AESL received the ‘Emerging Company of the Year Award – 2022’ at the ET Awards on Corporate Excellence in recognition of its growth, scale, and sustainable business practices
  • AEML, Mumbai’s primary and most preferred power utility, is now also India’s No. 1 power utility, per the Ministry of Power’s 11th Annual Integrated Rating and Ranking for Power Distribution, a report prepared by McKinsey & Company and PFC (the nodal agency)
  • AESL has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award in Environment Management (GPEMA). This award underscores company’s commitment to sustainable practices
  • AESL won five ‘Par-Excellence Award’ at 9th National Conclave on 5S, organized by the prestigious Quality Circle Forum of India HQ (QCFI) demonstrating its unparallel commitment to business excellence.
  • AESL is in the Top 50 of India’s Most Sustainable Companies in the annual ranking of BW Business World. AESL was featured in the top 3 most sustainable companies by prioritising sustainable practices.
  • Single-use Plastic Free, Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL), Net Water Positive certification from independent agencies like DNV, Intertek, and CII
  • Received ICAI Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the year 2021-22 (Bronze Plaque in Infrastructure and Construction Sector Category (turnover above Rs 500 Cr))

Notes: 1) Distribution segment includes AEML Mumbai and Mundra Utilities Ltd. (MUL). MUL was acquired in December 2021 and included in Distribution segment from Q4FY22 onwards; CCS: Cross Currency Swap

Mr. Anil Sardana, MD, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd., said, “AESL is constantly evolving and is already a significant player in the T&D sector. AESL’s growth trajectory remains firm despite the challenging macroeconomic environment. Our pipeline of projects and recently operationalised assets will further strengthen our pan-India presence and consolidate our position as the largest private sector transmission and distribution company in India. AESL is consistently benchmarking to be the best-in-class and is pursuing disciplined growth with strategic and operational de-risking, capital conservation, ensuring high credit quality, and business excellence with high governance standards. The journey towards a robust ESG framework and practising a culture of safety is integral to our pursuit of enhanced long-term value creation for all our stakeholders.”

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