About Aeroflex Industries Limited
Incorporated in 1993, Aeroflex Industries Limited manufactures and supplies environment-friendly metallic flexible flow solution products that have applications in industries such as Steel, Oil & Gas, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, etc. The product portfolio of the company includes braided hoses, unbraided hoses, solar hoses, gas hoses, vacuum hoses, braiding, interlock hoses, hose assemblies, lancing hose assemblies, jacketed hose assemblies, exhaust connectors, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tubes, expansion bellows, compensators and related end fittings collectively known as flexible flow solutions. As of March 31, 2023, the company recorded more than 1,700 Product SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) in its product portfolio.
Aeroflex Industries is an export-oriented company with more than 80% of its revenue coming from exports to more than 80 countries including Europe, the USA, and others. For the financial ending March 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the company served a total of 723, 606, and 538 customers out of which 217, 190, and 169 customers span across 51, 49, and 43 countries and 506, 416, and 369 domestically.
Industry-wise revenue from operations (%)
| Particulars | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 |
| Steel | 22 | 22 | 27 |
| Oil and Gas | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| Refineries | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Fire sprinklers & fighting | 16 | 24 | 20 |
| Chemicals & Petrochemicals | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| Metals & Mining | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Others | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Financial information and other valuation metrics
| Financial Year | Total Assets (₹ crores) | Total Revenue (₹ crores) | Profit After Tax (₹ crores) | EPS | EBITDA (₹ crores) |
| March 31, 2021 | 161.6 | 144.8 | 6.01 | 0.53 | 22.3 |
| March 31, 2022 | 183.4 | 241 | 27.5 | 2.41 | 46.7 |
| March 31, 2023 | 214 | 269.5 | 30.15 | 2.64 | 54 |
About the industry
Globally, the market for Stainless Steel (SS) flexible hose was estimated to value at approximately $25 billion in 2020 with the size of SS corrugated hose estimated at $12.5 billion which is slated to grow to $38 billion and $18 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 7.5% and 6.3%, respectively.
Supported by favorable product attributes, the demand for SS flexible hoses is being driven by rapid urbanization which has accelerated the pace of the infrastructure developments and real estate construction that has triggered the demand for HVAC systems. Moreover, large-scale industrialization and modernization in agriculture and key manufacturing sectors are fueling the demand for SS corrugated hose
India’s exports of flexible tubing of iron/steel with/without fittings stood at Rs 5,258 million in FY22 growing by nearly 17.4% CAGR from FY18–FY22. In volume terms, exports stood at 9,320 tons in FY22 and grew by 10.7% CAGR from FY18–FY22.
Objects of the issue and proceeds utilization
The Rs. 351 crores public issue of Aeroflex Industries comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs. 162 crores and an offer for sale of shares worth Rs. 189 crores from existing shareholders.
| Purpose | Proceeds (₹ crores) |
| Funding working capital requirements | 84 |
| Prepayment or repayment of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings by the company | 32 |
| General corporate purposes | Balance |
Risk factors to consider
Exports-oriented risks: The company’s exports contribute more than 80% of Revenue from Operations, out of which export to the USA constituted 28% of the revenue from operations for the financial year ending March 31, 2023. Any significant import duties or restrictions of the relevant jurisdictions and inability to comply with related requirements may have an adverse effect on the business and results of operations.
Supplier concentration and dependence on Chinese raw material: Top 5 suppliers contribute 74% of the total raw material of the company and the company is dependent on China for a significant portion (44%) of its raw material, any loss of any major suppliers may lead to increase in the cost of raw material by any supplier, or a shortfall in the availability or quality of raw materials, in a timely manner or at all could have an adverse effect on the business and results of operations.
Single manufacturing facility: The company is dependent on a single manufacturing facility. Any slowdown or shutdown in the manufacturing operations could have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition, and results of operations
Working capital management: Significant portion of working capital (80%) is consumed in trade receivables and inventories. Company’s inability to meet working capital requirements including failure to realize receivables and inventories may have an adverse effect on the results of operations and overall business.
IPO Schedule
| Issue Period | 22nd August to 24th August 2023 |
| Deadline for accepting UPI mandate | Until 5 PM on the issue closing day |
| Finalization of Allotment | 25th August 2023 |
| Initiation of Refunds | 30th August 2023 |
| Credit of Shares | 31st August 2023 |
| Date of Listing | 1st September 2023 |
| Mandate end date | 8th September 2023 |
| Anchor Investors Lock-In End Date | 23rd September 2023 |
How to apply to the Aeroflex Industries Limited IPO?
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