Rating Rationale
October 09, 2017 | Mumbai
Transpek Industry Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Positive'; ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.231.35 Crore (Enhanced from Rs.111.45 Crore)
Long Term Rating CRISIL A-/Positive (Outlook revised from 'Stable' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2+ (Reaffirmed)
 
Rs.36.62 Crore Fixed Deposits Programme (Enhanced From Rs.22.62 Crore) FA/Positive (Outlook revised from 'Stable' and rating reaffirmed) 
Rs.10 Crore Commercial Paper Programme CRISIL A2+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has revised its outlook on the long term bank facilities & fixed deposit programme of Transpek Industry Limited (TIL) to 'Positive' from 'Stable, while reaffirming the ratings at 'CRISIL A-/FA'; short-term rating and commercial paper programme has been reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A2+'. Amounts of the fixed deposit programme and bank loans have been enhanced.

The revision in outlook reflects expectation of significant increase in scale of operations, supported by long-term 'take-or-pay' supply agreement with the customer. TIL is in the midst of a substantial capacity enhancement in the acid chlorides segment. The plant is expected to be commissioned by January 2018. Despite the large debt-funded capex, financial risk profile is expected to remain strong over the medium term.

The ratings continue to reflect the diversified revenue profile in terms of end-user industries, customer profile, and geographic presence. These rating strengths are partially offset by working capital-intensive operations and exposure to risks inherent in the chemical industry.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Diversification in revenue profile: The company caters to various industries, such as polymers, agrochemicals, plastics, performance materials, coatings, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and flavours and fragrances. Furthermore, overseas markets, including the USA, South Korea and Europe, contribute to around 65% of revenue. The long-term supply contract with risk mitigating clauses, offsets any uncertainty in terms of future revenue streams and recovery on investment cost.

* Strong financial risk profile: Networth and total outside liabilities to adjusted networth (TOL/ANW) ratio stood at Rs 106.7 crore and 1.4 times, respectively, as on March 31, 2017. Net cash accrual to total debt and interest coverage ratios were 37% and above 6.6 times, respectively, for fiscal 2017. Financial risk profile is expected to remain healthy over the medium term, despite the debt-funded capital expenditure (capex).

Weaknesses
* Working capital intensity in operations: Operations remain working capital intensive, with gross current assets of 136 days as on March 31, 2017, against 121 days a year before, led by receivables and inventory of 79 and around 50 days, respectively.

* Exposure to risks inherent in the chemical industry: Revenue and profitability are vulnerable to government policies related to pollution control, product toxicity, or import and export of raw materials. Turnover from the agrochemicals segment is also susceptible to uneven monsoon, while fluctuating input cost can adversely impact profitability.
Outlook: Positive

CRISIL believes TIL will benefit from significant revenue growth, backed by the long-term supply contract, in the medium term. Steady growth in turnover and cash accrual should help the financial risk profile sustain at healthy levels. The ratings may be upgraded upon successful completion of the capex and stabilisation of enhanced capacities, amidst sustenance in the operating profit margin and financial risk profile. The outlook may be revised to 'Stable' if revenue or profitability is lower than expected, or if financial risk profile weakens due to stretched working capital cycle or large debt-funded capex.

About the Company

TIL was set up by Mr Shroff and his family members in 1965. The Vadodara (Gujarat)-based company manufactures and exports chemicals, mainly acid and alkyl chlorides. Exports account for 60-65% of sales, with the domestic market forming the balance. The company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2017 2016
Revenue Rs crore 316.7 283.8
Profit after tax Rs crore 29.4 21.3
PAT margin % 9.3 7.5
Adjusted debt/adjusted net worth Times 0.8 0.7
Interest coverage Times 6.6 4.7

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA: 
TIL has not provided required information for carrying out a review of the rating and hence Brickworks ratings was unable to carry out surveillance due to non-availability of information, despite follow 'up.

Any other information: Not applicable

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)
ISIN Name of instrument Date of
allotment
Coupon
rate (%)
Maturity date Issue size
(Rs crore)
Rating assigned
with outlook
NA Cash credit NA NA NA 44.75 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Proposed cash credit limit NA NA NA 45.00 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Letter of credit NA NA NA 26.0 CRISIL A2+
NA Inland/Import Letter of credit NA NA NA 19.0 CRISIL A2+
NA Bank guarantee NA NA NA 0.64 CRISIL A2+
NA Term loan NA NA Jun-2023 65.0 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Term loan NA NA Aug-2019 17.01 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 10.75 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Loan equivalent risk limits NA NA NA 1.20 CRISIL A2+
NA Standby letter of credit NA NA NA 2.00 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Fixed deposits programme NA NA NA 36.62 FA/Positive
NA Commercial paper programme NA NA 7 to 365 Days 10.0 CRISIL A2+
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2017 (History) 2016  2015  2014  Start of 2014
Instrument Type Quantum Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Commercial Paper  ST  20  CRISIL A2+  20-03-17  CRISIL A2+    No Rating Change  04-06-15  CRISIL A2    --  -- 
Fixed Deposits  FD  36.62  FA/Positive  20-03-17  FA/Stable    No Rating Change    No Rating Change  08-10-14  FA-/Stable  -- 
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  183.71  CRISIL A-/Positive/ CRISIL A2+  20-03-17  CRISIL A-/Stable    No Rating Change  04-06-15  CRISIL BBB+/Stable  08-10-14  CRISIL BBB/Stable  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  47.64  CRISIL A-/Positive/ CRISIL A2+  20-03-17  CRISIL A-/Stable/ CRISIL A2+  28-07-16  CRISIL BBB+/Stable/ CRISIL A2  04-06-15  CRISIL A2  08-10-14  CRISIL A3+  -- 
Table reflects instances where rating is changed or freshly assigned. 'No Rating Change' implies that there was no rating change under the release.
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Bank Guarantee .64 CRISIL A2+ Bank Guarantee .4 CRISIL A2+
Cash Credit 44.75 CRISIL A-/Positive Cash Credit 35 CRISIL A-/Stable
Inland/Import Letter of Credit 19 CRISIL A2+ Letter of Credit 45 CRISIL A2+
Letter of Credit 26 CRISIL A2+ Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 9.59 CRISIL A-/Stable
Loan Equivalent Risk Limits 1.2 CRISIL A2+ Standby Letter of Credit 2 CRISIL A-/Stable
Proposed Cash Credit Limit 45 CRISIL A-/Positive Term Loan 19.46 CRISIL A-/Stable
Standby Letter of Credit 2 CRISIL A-/Positive -- 0 --
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 10.75 CRISIL A-/Positive -- 0 --
Term Loan 82.01 CRISIL A-/Positive -- 0 --
Total 231.35 -- Total 111.45 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
Rating Criteria for Chemical Industry
CRISILs Criteria for Consolidation
Criteria for rating Short-Term Debt (including Commercial Paper)

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