Cash profit of Rs. 2,276 Cr in 9MFY22

PAT of Rs. 999 Cr in 9MFY22

Cash profit of Rs. 714 Cr in Q3FY22, up 2.2% yoy

 

Editor’s Synopsis

Operational Highlights 9MFY22:

 

Transmission

  • Added 3,080 ckm; total transmission network at 18,567 ckm
  • Robust Transmission system availability at 99.62%
  • GTL, BKTL, FBTL projects were commissioned during the period
  • Received LOI for Karur Transmission and Khavda Transmission lines

 

Distribution

  • Maintained supply reliability at 99.9% (ASAI)
  • Distribution losses were at 7.01%, improving 89 bps yoy
  • Energy demand improved to 6,088 million units up 14% yoy
  • Consumer-centric initiatives continue with digital payment at 69.5%

 

Other Highlights:

  • Completed acquisition of MPSEZ Utilities Limited (MUL) facilitating distribution of electricity in Mundra SEZ area (8,481 hectares) as a distribution licensee

 

Financial Highlights 9MFY22 (YoY):

  • Consolidated Revenue(1,2) at Rs. 7,602 cr. increased by 15.8%
  • Consolidated EBITDA(1,2) at Rs. 4,111 cr. grew 5.7%
  • Consolidated Operational EBITDA(1,2) at Rs. 3,433 cr vs. Rs. 3,196 cr in 9MFY21, up 7.4%
  • Transmission Operational EBITDA(1,2) at Rs. 2,195 cr, up 14.5% and Distribution Operational EBITDA at Rs. 1,239 cr
  • PBT at Rs. 1,338, up 7.1%; PAT at Rs. 999 cr
  • Cash Profit of Rs. 2,276 cr

Financial Highlights Q3FY22 (YoY):

  • Consolidated Cash Profit of Rs. 714 cr; up 2.2% yoy
  • Transmission: Operational EBITDA(1,2) at Rs. 762 cr up 17.2% and PAT at Rs. 239 cr. up 23.7% supported by strong revenue growth
  • Distribution: Operational EBITDA of Rs. 406 cr down 14.6% and PAT of Rs. 38 cr down 86%. Q3FY22 PAT not comparable yoy on account of Rs. 62 cr reversal of earlier interim power purchase bill, one-time deferred tax assets creation of Rs. 129 cr and forex MTM gain of Rs. 40 cr in Q3FY21

Notes: GTL: Ghatampur Transmission Limited; ASAI: Average Service Availability Index; SPA: Share Purchase Agreement; LOI: Letter of Intent; Cash profit calculated as PAT + Depreciation + Deferred Tax + MTM option loss

Ahmedabad, February 3rd, 2022: Adani Transmission Limited ("ATL"), the largest private transmission company in India and part of the globally diversified Adani Group, today announced its financial and operational performance for the quarter ended 31st December 2021.

 

Financial Highlights – Consolidated (Transmission and Distribution):

Particular (Rs. crore)  

9MFY22

9MFY21

Change %

Q3FY22

Q3FY21

Change %

Revenue(1,2)  

7,602

6,564

15.8%

2,623

2,292

14.5%

Operational EBITDA(1,2) 

3,433

3,196

7.4%

1,168

1,125

3.8%

Total EBITDA

4,111

3,890

5.7%

1,325

1,252

5.8%

PBT

1,338

1,250

7.1%

402

472

-14.9%

PAT 

999

1,033

-3.3%

277

464

-40.3%

EPS (Rs.) 

7.14

7.36

-2.9%

1.85

3.08

-39.9%

Cash Profit

2,276

2,290

-0.6%

714

699

2.2%

 

  • Double-digit growth of 15.8% in consolidated revenue in 9MFY22 and 14.5% in Q3FY22
  • 9MFY22 EBITDA of Rs. 4,111 cr grew 5.7% yoy and Q3FY22 EBITDA of Rs. 1,325 cr up 5.8% yoy on account of higher revenue in both transmission and distribution segments
  • Strong revenue and EBITDA performance translated into higher PBT at Rs. 1,338 Cr, up 7.1%
  • Consolidated cash profit at Rs. 2,276 cr in 9MFY22. Q3FY22 cash profit of Rs. 714 cr was higher by 2.2% yoy
  • In Q3, Consolidated PAT decline of Rs. 187 cr, -40.3% yoy. Q3FY22 PAT not comparable yoy on account of Rs. 62 cr reversal of earlier interim power purchase bill, one-time deferred tax assets creation of Rs. 129 cr and forex MTM gain of Rs. 40 cr in Q3FY21 in Distribution business

Segment-wise Financial Highlights:

Particulars (Rs. crore)  

9MFY22

9MFY21

Change %

Q3FY22

Q3FY21

Change %

Transmission 

 

 

 

 

Operational Revenue(1,2) 

2,372

2,072

14.5%

826

704

17.3%

Operational EBITDA(1,2) 

2,195

1,917

14.5%

762

650

17.2%

Margin (%) 

92.5%

92.5%

-

92.2%

92.3%

-

Total EBITDA

2,598

2,314

12.3%

814

669

21.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

5,230

4,492

16.4%

1,797

1,588

13.2%

Operational EBITDA

1,239

1,279

-3.1%

406

475

-14.6%

Total EBITDA

1,513

1,576

-4.0%

511

584

-12.5%

 

  • Growth in transmission business was driven by newly operational lines
  • Distribution business revenue growth was better on account of higher energy sales and better collection efficiency

 

Notes: 1) Q1FY22 Operational Revenue and Operational EBITDA doesn’t include arrears of Rs. 304 Cr. (excluding arrears adjustments of Rs. 16 Cr.) approved in MERC order in June’21 determining and allowing MEGPTCL to claim incremental Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR). Based on Appellate Tribunal for Electricity order (APTEL), the company has recognised one-time revenue of Rs. 330 Crs in Q1FY21 which was not included in Q1FY21 Operational revenue and Operational EBITDA; 2) Q3FY22 Operational Revenue and Operational EBITDA doesn’t include Rs. 10 Cr reversal in ATIL asset due to CERC order.

Segment-wise Key Operational Highlights:

Particulars

9MFY22

9MFY21

Q3FY22

Q3FY21

Transmission business

 

 

 

 

Average Availability (%)

99.6%

99.8%

99.7%

99.8%

Transmission Network Added (ckm)

3,080

749

411

650

 

Distribution business

 

 

 

 

Supply reliability (%)

99.99%

99.99%

99.99%

99.99%

Distribution loss (%)

7.01%

7.90%

6.53%

6.70%

Units sold (MU's)

6,088

5,343

2,077

1,874

 

  • Operationalized 3,080 ckm in 9MFY22 and 411 ckm in Q3FY22 and maintained system availability above 99.6%
  • Distribution losses remains low in 9MFY22 and Q3FY22 on account of higher collection efficiency
  • Energy demand improved by 14% yoy in 9MFY22 and 11% yoy in Q3FY22 on account of significant rise in commercial segment and industrial segment demand

 

Recent Awards & Achievements:

  • DJSI - S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) survey ESG rankings 2021 
    • ATL improves score to 63/100 vs. 52 last year (up by 21%). World average electric utility sector score is 38 out of 100
    • The score is an endorsement of ATL’s progress towards grid decarbonization

 

  • Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Operational Sustainability Competition
    • Won three awards (Platinum, Gold and Silver) in Environmental and Economic Sustainability Category in areas of green energy and cluster-based maintenance initiatives and efforts
    • The awards focuses on four chief sustainability pillars encompassing human, social, economic and environmental parameters

 

Mr. Anil Sardana, MD & CEO, Adani Transmission Ltd said "Adani Transmission is constantly evolving and becoming a significant player in T&D sector. Further, we added MUL – the distribution business at Mundra SEZ with good opportunity to grow into a formidable distribution company. ATL’s robust growth pipeline and recently operationalised projects will further strengthen its pan-India presence and consolidate its position as the largest private sector transmission company in India. ATL is consistently benchmarking to be the best-in-class utility 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 practicing a culture of safety is integral to its pursuit of enhanced long-term value creation for all stakeholders."