Rating Rationale
July 31, 2019 | Mumbai
Tega Industries Limited
Ratings upgraded to 'CRISIL A-/Stable/CRISIL A2+'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.350 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL A-/Stable (Upgraded from 'CRISIL BBB+/Stable')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2+ (Upgraded from 'CRISIL A2')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has upgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of Tega Industries Limited (TIL; a part of the Tega group) to 'CRISIL A-/Stable/CRISIL A2+' from 'CRISIL BBB+/Stable/CRISIL A2'.

The upgrade reflects a belief that the Tega group's debt protection metrics should remain strong even over the medium term. Interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios improved to 5.07 times and 0.29 time, respectively, in fiscal 2019 from 3.72 times and 0.22 time in the previous fiscal as the quality issues of the past have resolved and profitability of Chilean operations have turned around in fiscal 2019. The successful turnaround in Chile is attributable to the new product, Combi Liner, leading to a 45% rise in income in Chile in fiscal 2019. Despite the capital expenditure (capex) plans, debt levels are expected to remain under Rs 300 crore over the medium term, supporting the financial risk profile.

The ratings also factor in the Tega group's established market position in the wear-resistant rubber products and components (WRRPs and WRRCs) and a healthy financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by working capital intensive operations and exposure to risks relating to aggressive growth through acquisitions and capex plans.

Analytical Approach

CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of TIL and its subsidiaries -- Losugen Pty Ltd, Tega Industries Chile SpA, Tega Industries Inc USA, Tega Industries Canada Inc, Tega Do Brasil Servicos Tecnicos Ltda, Tega Investments Ltd, Tega Holdings Pte Ltd, Tega Holdings Pty Ltd, Tega Industries Australia Pty Ltd, Edoctum S A, Edoctum Peru S A, Tega Investment South Africa Proprietary Ltd and Tega Industries Africa Proprietary Ltd. This is because all these entities, collectively referred to as the Tega Group, have strong operational linkages, a common management, and fungible funds.

CRISIL has considered the compulsorily convertible participatory preference shares of Rs 8.7 crore as 100% equity as these shares are convertible in fiscal  2021 i.e. April 2020 or are expected to be extended.

Please refer Annexure - List of Entities Consolidated, which captures the list of entities considered and their analytical treatment of consolidation.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position in the wear-resistant rubber products and components:
The group is one of the world's leading players in the WRRP and WRRC segments. Also, revenue is geographically diversified, with foreign exchange-denominated revenue accounting for 85-90% of total sales. Moreover, product profile is wide and includes grinding mill, wear component, conveyor, and hydro cyclone. The group has, in recent past, grown both organically and inorganically. Their latest product, Combi Liner, has been a success in the South American market and is the driver for turnaround of the Chilean subsidiary. The product Combi Liner is also getting good traction from other geographies i.e. Canada, South Africa, Europe etc. These countries will be catered from India.
 
* Strong financial risk profile
Debt protection metrics improved substantially, as interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios rose to 5.07 times and 0.29 time, respectively, in fiscal 2019 from 3.72 times and 0.22 time in the previous fiscal. The metrics should remain healthy over the medium term due to efficient operational performance. The capital structure is also likely to remain adequate, despite capex plans which are expected to be partly funded by debt.
 
Weaknesses
* Working capital intensive operations
Operations are likely to remain working capital intensive. Gross current assets were 260 days as on March 31, 2019, with receivables of 110-140 days due to the export-oriented nature of the group's business with inventory of around 90 days.
 
* Exposure to risks relating to aggressive growth through acquisitions and capex
The group has grown inorganically in the past through acquisitions in various geographies outside India. Overseas subsidiaries play a significant part in the group's overall performance considering about 30-35% of sales. The group is expected to grow through significant capex partly funded through debt.  Thus, organic and inorganic growth remains a key monitorable factor.
Liquidity

Liquidity should remain adequate. Bank limit utilisation averaged 61% during the 12 months through June 2019. Net cash accrual to repayment is expected to remain over 2 times. Although, cash and liquid investments are Rs 61 crore as on March 31, 2019, majority of it is given as collateral to lenders with only Rs 2 crore available as unencumbered liquid assets as on June 30, 2019. 

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes the Tega group will continue to improve the operating performance, driven by an established market position.

Upside scenario:
* Sustained improvement in the business risk profile, driven by increase in margins or diversification of product profile.

Downward scenarios:
* Lower-than-expected operational performance
* Larger-than-expected debt-funded capex or stretch in working capital requirement, thereby affecting liquidity.

About the Group

The Tega group, established in 1976 by the Mohanka family, manufactures WRRPs & WRRCs for mineral-processing applications and polyurethane lining. Its manufacturing facilities are at Kalyani and Samali in West Bengal, and at Dahej in Gujarat. In 2001 and 2002, the company set up two wholly owned subsidiaries, in the US and Australia, respectively, for increasing export to these countries. In 2006, it established a wholly owned subsidiary in the Bahamas as a holding company that owns Tega Industries South Africa Pty Ltd, a manufacturing unit in South Africa. In March 2008, it established wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada and Brazil, for enhancing presence in these regions. In February 2011, it acquired two companies, Australia-based Losugen Pty Ltd and Chile-based Tega Industries Chile SPA (formerly Tega Acotec SA). Losugen Pty Ltd manufactures and distributes wear-resistant mining equipment products. Tega Industries Chile SPA manufactures fluid transportation products (pipe-lining products) and has an established position in Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Bolivia. Tega Industries (SEZ) Ltd, wholly owned subsidiary of TIL merged with TIL with effect from October 1, 2016 to achieve greater financial strength and flexibility for the merged entity, to enable better and efficient management control and attain operational efficiencies.

Key Financial Indicators
As on/for the period ended March 31, Unit 2019* 2018
Operating income Rs crore 644 548
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore 27 28
PAT Margin % 4.3 5.1
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.57 0.87
Interest coverage Times 5.07 3.72
*Based on provisional numbers

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 (Rs Cr) Rating outstanding with Outlook
NA Cash Credit^ NA NA NA 161 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 15 CRISIL A2+
NA Term Loan NA NA Jul-26 70 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Mar-25 35 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Apr-20 5 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Proposed Cash Credit Limit NA NA NA 9 CRISIL A-/Stable
NA Proposed Letter of Credit NA NA NA 20 CRISIL A2+
NA Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee# NA NA NA 35 CRISIL A2+
^Fully interchangeable with export packing credit, packing credit in foreign currency, post shipment in foreign currency, working capital demand loan & bill discounting, letter of credit, bank guarantee, and buyer's credit.
#Fully interchangeable with letter of credit, bank guarantee, and buyer's credit.
 
Annexure - List of Entities Consolidated
Fully consolidated entities
Tega Industries Limited, Losugen Pty Ltd, Tega Industries Chile SpA, Tega Industries Inc USA, Tega Industries Canada Inc, Tega Do Brasil Servicos Tecnicos Ltda, Tega Investments Ltd, Tega Holdings Pte Ltd, Tega Holdings Pty Ltd, Tega Industries Australia Pty Ltd, Edoctum S A, Edoctum Peru S A, Tega Investment South Africa Proprietary Ltd and Tega Industries Africa Proprietary Ltd
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  295.00  CRISIL A-/Stable/ CRISIL A2+      16-08-18  CRISIL BBB+/Stable  01-12-17  CRISIL BBB+/Stable  26-04-16  CRISIL A-/Negative  CRISIL A/Stable 
            06-08-18  CRISIL BBB+/Stable  06-07-17  CRISIL BBB+/Negative  25-04-16  CRISIL A-/Negative   
                18-04-17  CRISIL BBB+/Negative       
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  55.00  CRISIL A2+      16-08-18  CRISIL A2  01-12-17  CRISIL A2  26-04-16  CRISIL A2+  CRISIL A1 
            06-08-18  CRISIL A2  06-07-17  CRISIL A2  25-04-16  CRISIL A2+   
                18-04-17  CRISIL A2       
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^ 161 CRISIL A-/Stable Cash Credit^ 122 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee# 35 CRISIL A2+ Letter of Credit# 70 CRISIL A2
Proposed Cash Credit Limit 9 CRISIL A-/Stable Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 30 CRISIL A2
Proposed Letter of Credit 20 CRISIL A2+ Proposed Letter of Credit 5 CRISIL A2
Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility 15 CRISIL A2+ Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 17.5 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Term Loan 110 CRISIL A-/Stable Term Loan 105.5 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Total 350 -- Total 350 --
^Fully interchangeable with export packing credit, packing credit in foreign currency, post shipment in foreign currency, working capital demand loan & bill discounting, letter of credit, bank guarantee, and buyer's credit.
#Fully interchangeable with letter of credit, bank guarantee, and buyer's credit.
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 Criteria for Consolidation

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