Windlas Biotech Limited IPO

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(i) It is amongst the top five players in the domestic pharmaceutical formulations contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”)industry in India in terms of revenue. With over two decades of experience in manufacturing both solid and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms.

(ii) Its complex generic product portfolio comprised 804 products having grown from 661 products. It currently own and operate four manufacturing facilities located at Dehradun in Uttarakhand.

(iii) It has three distinct strategic business verticals (“SBVs”):
(a) CDMO Services and Products
(b) Domestic Trade Generics and over-the-counter (“OTC”) Brands
(c) Exports

Products of Windlas Biotech?

Company’s complex generic products portfolio primarily comprises fixed dosage combinations, fixed dosage plus modified release combinations, customized generics and chewable or dispersible, which was 69.44% in Fiscal 2019 and was 68.98% in Fiscal 2020 and was 68.48% in Fiscal 2021 of the total product portfolio.

The complex generic products market has a high barrier to entry as these products are generally difficult to develop and require special know-how from the development and manufacturing perspective compared to conventional generic products.

Uses of Windlas Biotech Products?

The prevalence of chronic diseases in India has been increasing in the last few years, specifically in certain key therapeutic categories, such as, anti-diabetic, cardiovascular, neuropsychiatry and respiratory therapies, that are treated with ‘multi-drug therapy’ by physicians, i.e. the specific use of two or more drugs for single or multiple chronic conditions in an individual. Moreover, multi-drug therapy has gained importance over the past few years in the healthcare sector and is expected to aid the growth of pharmaceutical consumption. (Source: CRISIL Report). We have significant experience in developing and manufacturing generic fixed dose combinations. Windlas focus has currently been on launching new complex generic products in the chronic therapeutic category linked to lifestyle related disorders.

Competitive Strengths
(i) Leading CDMO
(ii) Efficient and quality compliant manufacturing facilities
(iii) Strong and long-term relationships
(iv) Consistent track record of financial performance

Objects of the Windlas Biotech Limited IPO:

A) The Offer comprises of Fresh Issue (165 Crores) and same will be used for following purpose. (i) Purchase of equipment (ii) Repayment of borrowings (iii) Working capital requirements (iv) General corporate purposes B) Offer of Sale (236 Crores)

Windlas Biotech Limited IPO Details:

Open Date: Aug 04 2021
Close Date: Aug 06 2021
Total Shares: 8729130
Face Value: ₹ 5 Per Equity Share
Issue Type: Book Building
Issue Size: 401 Cr.
Lot Size: 30 Shares
Issue Price: ₹ 448 - 460 Per Equity Share
Listing At: NSE,BSE
Listing Date: Aug 16 2021

Promoters And Management:

Vivek Dhariwal, is the Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in technology (chemical engineering)from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a master’s degree in science (chemical engineering) from the University of Kentucky. He has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and supply operations. He was previously associated with ICI India Limited, Baxter India Private Limited, and Pfizer Limited. Ashok Kumar Windlass, is the whole-time Director of the Company. He holds a diploma in civil engineering from Government Polytechnic, Ambala City. He has over 20years of experience in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical business in India. He is one of the Promoters and one of the founders of the Company. He is one of the first directors of the Company and was appointed as the Managing Director of the company on April 1, 2001, and subsequently appointed as the Wholetime Director on May 3, 2021. He plays a significant role in the administration, legal and engineering functions of the Company. He is also the Chairman of the confederation of Indian Industries Uttarakhand StateCouncil. Hitesh Windlass, is the Managing Director of the Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in ceramic engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, and a master’s degree in business administration from the Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago. He has set up our Domestic Trade Generics, OTC Brands, and Exports SBVs and plays a significant role in driving the technical operations, quality, R&D, manufacturing strategy, and financial strategy of our Company. He has over 13 years of experience in the field of management. He was previously associated as a process engineer with Intel Corporation, USA. He joined the Company on January 21, 2008, as Director and was appointed as Managing Director of the Company on April 30, 2020. Manoj Kumar Windlass, is the Joint Managing Director of the Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgia State University, Atlanta. He has over 15 years of experience in product development, operations, procurement, and portfolio functions of the medicine business. He has set up our CDMO Services and Products SBV and plays a significant role in driving the product portfolio decisions and overall commercial operations including business development, supply chain, and procurement of the Company. He joined the Company on April 1, 2006as a Director of the Company and was appointed as Joint Managing Director of the Company on April 30, 2020.

Financials of Windlas Biotech Limited IPO:

 
Particulars (Millions) Mar 21 Mar 20 Mar 19
Revenue 4,276 3288 3072
Cost of material consumed 2707 2243 1882
Change in inventories 36 -127 36
Employee Benefit Expenses 583 435 429
Other Expenses 401 322 338
Operating Profit 549 415 387
OPM % 12.84% 12.62% 12.60%
Other Income 30 24 42
Depreciation & Amortisations 129 92 105
Financial Cost 13 25 48
Exceptional Profit 0 0 495
Profit Before Tax 217 246 761
Net Profit 156 160 637
NPM% 3.65% 4.87% 20.74%
EPS 8.7 8.9 37.65
 

Comparison With Peers:

There are no listed companies in India that engage in a business similar to that of the Company.

Recommendation on Windlas Biotech Limited IPO:

Review and Recommendation of Windlas Biotech IPO from InvestorZone is 4/10 1. Company has good products in the market and good client base. 2. The company has shown good growth in the top-line however same is not reflected in the bottomline. 3. The issue looks stretched at P/E of 64x. Having said that, the bull market is going on and all these IPOs can be played for listing gain.

Lead Manager of Windlas Biotech Limited IPO:

  1. SBI Capital Markets Limited

Registrar of Windlas Biotech Limited IPO:

  1. Link Intime India Private Limited

Company Address:

40/1,Mohabewala Industrial Area, Dehradun248 110, Uttarakhand, India Tel:+91 135 6608000

Discussion on Windlas Biotech Limited IPO:

5 Comments

    Some of the qualitative factors and our strengths which form the basis for computing the Offer Price are:
    • CDMO player with focus on the chronic therapeutic category
    • Innovative portfolio of complex generic products supported by robust R&D capabilities
    • Efficient and quality compliant manufacturing facilities with significant entry barriers
    • Long-term relationships with Indian pharmaceuticals companies
    • Consistent track record of financial performance
    • Experienced Promoters and senior management with a professional and technically qualified team

    PAT for FY21 = 15.6 Crores

    Outstanding Shares after IPO = 2.1 Crores

    EPS = 7.42

    Issue Price = 460

    P/E = 61x…..

    Valuation of Windlas Biotech:

    1. Total Pre-IPO shares = 18,207,419

    2. Fresh Issue of Shares = 35,86,956

    3. Total outstanding after IPO = 21,794,375

    4. Issue Price = 460

    Mcap or Valuation = ~1000 Crores…

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