Rating Rationale
June 29, 2019 | Mumbai
Shahlon Silk Industries Limited
Ratings removed from 'Watch Developing' ; Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.114 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Stable (Removed from 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' ; Rating Reaffirmed) 
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Removed from 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' ; Rating Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has removed its ratings on the bank facilities of Shahlon Silk Industries Limited (SSI) from 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' and reaffirmed the ratings at 'CRISIL BB+/CRISIL A4+' and assigned 'Stable' outlook.

The ratings were placed under watch owing to Fairdeal Filament Ltd's (FFL) announcement of its in-principle approval for the merger with SSI. CRISIL was awaiting clarity on the structure of the merger, its implications on the credit profile of SSI and approvals from the relevant authorities. The watch is resolved following the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals.

The ratings reflect SSI's moderate business profile and capital structure. These strengths are partially offset by average debt protection measures, high term debt obligations, working capital intensive operations and limited pricing flexibility.

Analytical Approach

Of the ~Rs 30 crore (as on March 31, 2019) unsecured loans from promoters, 75% has been treated as equity and balance as debt. The loans are subordinated to bank borrowings, and carry lower than market interest rate, along with flexibility in servicing, and will, likely, be retained in the business over the medium term.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Moderate business profile: Scale of operations is moderate with revenue increasing to Rs 548 crore in fiscal 2019 from Rs 316 crore in previous year  backed by revenue in FFL. Operating margin, historically steady at around 8.5%, moderated to 6.7% in fiscal 2019 due to lower margin business in FFL. The company benefits from the promoters' decade-long experience, healthy relationships with customers, and their funding support.
 
* Healthy capital structure: With networth of Rs 107 crore and gearing of 1.48 times as on March 31, 2019, capital structure is healthy, too.
 
Weaknesses:
* High term debt obligations: The company has high annual term debt obligations of around Rs. 15 cr against expected accruals of Rs 19-20 crore. Any pressure on accruals may reduce the modest cushion in accruals and repayment.
 
* Average debt protection measures: With interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios of 2.08 times and 0.11 time, respectively, in fiscal 2019, debt protection indicators are average.
 
* Moderate working capital intensity: Gross current assets of 135-140 days reflect moderate working capital requirements.
 
* Limited pricing flexibility: Intense competition limits pricing power and profitability.
Liquidity

Liquidity is constrained by sizeable term debt. Accrual is expected at Rs 19-20 crore in fiscal 2019 against the maturing term debt obligations of Rs.15 cr. Bank limit utilisation has been around 95% of the sanctioned Rs 75 crore limit (enjoyed by SSI and FFL units) in the 12 months through April 2019. The liquidity is however supported by unsecured loans from the promoters. Current ratio was moderate at 1.17 times as on March 31, 2019.Need-based funding support from the promoters is expected to continue.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes SSI will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoters, and its established market presence. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if infusion of capital or improvement in working capital management strengthens financial risk profile, especially liquidity. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if low cash accrual, stretch in working capital cycle, or any large debt-funded capital expenditure, weakens financial risk profile, particularly liquidity.

About the Company

SSI, FFL are part of the Shahlon group that operates in the textile hub of Surat, Gujrat. The group manufactures texturised, twisted, and sized yarn and grey fabric. It also trades in partially oriented yarn, fully drawn yarn and is a del credere agent for Reliance Industries Ltd. FFL has been recently merged with SSI with the approval of National Company Law Tribunal.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019* 2018
Revenue Rs Cr. 548 316
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs Cr. 5 0.6
PAT Margins % 0.8 0.2
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 1.48 1.55
Interest coverage Times 2.1 2.1
*Provisional

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.Cr)
Rating assigned with outlook
NA Mortgage Loan Facility NA NA Mar-2024 9.67 CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Letter of Credit Bill Discounting NA NA NA 10 CRISIL A4+
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 55 CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 5 CRISIL A4+
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 0.58 CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Working Capital Term Loan NA NA Mar-2024 4.23 CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Mar-2024 29.52 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2019 (History) 2018  2017  2016  Start of 2016
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  109.00  CRISIL BB+/Stable/ CRISIL A4+  19-03-19  CRISIL BB+/Watch Developing/ CRISIL A4+/Watch Developing  31-12-18  CRISIL BB+/Watch Developing/ CRISIL A4+/Watch Developing    --    --  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  5.00  CRISIL A4+  19-03-19  CRISIL A4+/Watch Developing  31-12-18  CRISIL A4+/Watch Developing    --    --  -- 
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
 
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Cash Credit 55 CRISIL BB+/Stable Cash Credit 55 CRISIL BB+/Watch Developing
Letter of Credit 5 CRISIL A4+ Letter of Credit 5 CRISIL A4+/Watch Developing
Letter of Credit Bill Discounting 10 CRISIL A4+ Letter of Credit Bill Discounting 10 CRISIL A4+/Watch Developing
Long Term Loan 29.52 CRISIL BB+/Stable Long Term Loan 29.52 CRISIL BB+/Watch Developing
Mortgage Loan Facility 9.67 CRISIL BB+/Stable Mortgage Loan Facility 9.67 CRISIL BB+/Watch Developing
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility .58 CRISIL BB+/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility .58 CRISIL BB+/Watch Developing
Working Capital Term Loan 4.23 CRISIL BB+/Stable Working Capital Term Loan 4.23 CRISIL BB+/Watch Developing
Total 114 -- Total 114 --
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
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings

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