Rating Rationale
December 20, 2017 | Mumbai
Aagam Holdings Private Limited
Long term rating Withdrawn; CP Programme Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.30 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL AA-/Stable (Withdrawal)
 
Rs.25 Crore Commercial Paper Programme  CRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL A1+' rating on the commercial paper programme of Aagam Holdings Pvt Ltd (Aagam). CRISIL has withdrawn its rating on the proposed long-term bank facility of Aagam at the company's request. The rating action is in line with CRISIL's policy on withdrawal of bank loan ratings.
 
The rating continues to reflect the company's high financial flexibility arising from being the ultimate holding company for the listed chemicals manufacturing company, Atul Ltd, of the Lalbhai group. The rating also takes into consideration the minimum cover undertaking and strong credit risk profile of Atul Ltd. These strengths are partially offset by exposure to market-related risks associated with the share collateral cover for the rated debt instrument.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Comfortable financial flexibility
Aagam held 22.42% equity stake in Atul Ltd as on September 30, 2017, and intends to maintain its shareholding at current levels, except for retiring the rated debt, if needed. Total market value of Aagam's stake in Atul was around Rs 1510 crore as on December 19, 2017, providing adequate cover (of 15 times) for the debt cap limit of Rs 100 crore. CRISIL will monitor usage of the rated debt on an ongoing basis. The company extends funding to Atul group of companies and also has a small microfinance loan portfolio of Rs 1.7 crore as on September 30, 2017.
 
* Minimum cover undertaking
Stated intention of the management to maintain at least current level of shareholding in Atul Ltd, along with adequate collateral cover, supports Aagam's credit risk profile. Given the substantial holding in Atul Ltd, Aagam will continue to benefit from the former's healthy dividend track record. Furthermore, a healthy gearing policy supports financial risk profile.
 
* Strong credit risk profile of Atul Ltd
Atul Ltd's credit risk profile is supported by its diversified product portfolio, established clientele, and market position as an integrated chemicals player. It also factors in strong financial risk profile because of healthy networth and operating efficiencies, and a comfortable capital structure.
 
Weakness
* Exposure to market-related risks
Financial flexibility, in terms of share cover available, will be partly dependent on the prevailing market sentiments and market capitalisation of Atul Ltd. The market environment and movements in share prices of Atul Ltd will continue to have a bearing on Aagam's rating.
About the Company
Aagam is the main holding company for Atul Ltd. Chairman and managing director of Atul Ltd, Mr Sunil Lalbhai, along with family members, holds the entire equity stake in Aagam. The group has been manufacturing chemicals for over six decades. Net profit was Rs 6.4 crore on a total income of Rs 10.7 crore for fiscal 2017, against Rs 7.9 crore on a total income of Rs 8.4 crore for the previous fiscal. Net profit was Rs 8.6 crore on a total income of Rs 10.8 crore in the first-half of fiscal 2018.
Key Financial Indicators
As On/For The Period Ended March 31 Unit 2017 2016
Total Assets Rs Crore 342 266
Total income Rs Crore 10.7 8.3
Gross NPA % - -
Adjusted gearing  Times 0.3 -
Profit after tax Rs Crore 6.4 7.9
Return on assets % 4.2 3.0

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 Proposed bank loan facility NA NA NA 30 Withdrawn
NA Commercial Paper NA NA 7-365 days 25 CRISIL A1+
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  25  CRISIL A1+    No Rating Change  31-12-16  CRISIL A1+    --    --  -- 
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  30  Withdrawal   No Rating Change  31-12-16  CRISIL AA-/Stable    --    --  -- 
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
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 30 Withdrawal Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 30 CRISIL AA-/Stable
Total 30 -- Total 30 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating Criteria for Finance Companies
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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