Asian Energy Services Limited (ASIANENE.NS) Earnings Call Transcript & Summary

September 8, 2025

NSEI IN Energy Energy Equipment and Services Special Calls 42 min

Earnings Call Speaker Segments

Operator

Operator
#1

Ladies and gentlemen, good day, and welcome to the business update call hosted by Asian Energy Services Limited. [Operator Instructions] Please note that this conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to Mr. Kapil Garg, Managing Director from Asian Energy Services Limited. Thank you, and over to you, sir.

Kapil Garg

Executives
#2

Thank you. Good morning, and a very warm welcome to everyone joining on this call. Asian Energy has always stood at the intersection of technical expertise, the strategic foresight. Over the years, we have built a reputation as a trusted partner in the oil and gas and mineral industry, delivering seismic surveys, integrated field development, EPC projects, enhanced oil recovery and long-term O&M solutions. Today marks a defining milestone in this journey. The Board of Directors have approved a scheme of merger by absorption through which Private Limited will merge into Asian Energy Services Limited. This merger is a transformational leap towards forward that builds a larger, stronger and future-ready Asian Energy, positioning the combined entity to bid for large, integrated projects across field development and management, O&M, well drilling and related services while strengthening our ability to emerge as one of India's leading integrated energy and minerals company, delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders. The merger will be further bolstered by the addition of Kuiper Group. Earlier this year, we had announced the acquisition of Kuiper Group, an oil and gas service company based out of U.A.E. And I'm pleased to inform you that earlier this month, the acquisition has been completed. The company which is running O&M projects all across the Middle East and Southeast Asia will open up opportunities for the combined entity to expand integrated projects across international geographies. Before I move into the transaction details, let me give you a brief on Oilmax Energy Private Limited, its journey, business model and the assets it brings into this merger. Over the years, Oilmax has created a diversified portfolio of low-cost, low-risk discovered assets with a strong focus on onshore and shallow water blocks where unit cost per barrel remains lower, and competitive and monetization time lines are short. The strategy has consistently been to avoid high-risk exploration, referring assets with proven reserves, quick cash flow generation and prudent capital deployment. The current Oilmax asset portfolio, we have a field in Assam called Amguri, it is producing, and the rapid scale-up has been demonstrated in the field. Indrora field in Gujarat, the steady onshore production, future development to begin soon. Duarmara and Tiphuk are the 2 fields in Assam, both discovered blocks under development, having upside potential. We also have a coal-bed methane block, which is an unconventional gas asset with long-term visibility and diversification into mineral resulted into a quartzite block in Uttarakhand. Together, these assets provide a balanced mix of producing and development fields across hydrocarbons and minerals. The merger creates a natural synergy between Oilmax's asset ownership and Asian Energy's technical and project execution expertise. Oilmax contributes producing and development assets. Asian Energy brings proven expertise of seismic, EPC, O&M and enhanced recovery. Additionally, Kuiper opens up opportunities to expand our services into international geographies. By combining the 2, along with the Kuiper acquisition, we are building a closed-loop integrated platform, spanning exploration, development, production and long-term field management. This enables the combined entity to improve execution speed and strengthens operating efficiency across a diversified client base spread across multiple geographies. Looking forward, the merged entity is uniquely positioned to capture opportunities over the next 5 years. Rising energy and commodity demand, India's rapid economic growth, industrialization and technological advancements are driving rising demand for oil and gas and mineral commodities to fuel the world's fastest-growing major economy. Supportive policy environment and reforms, the government of India has been doing transformative reforms such as unlocking 99% of CRZ area for exploration and production, the Oilfield Regulations and Development Act, along with increasing policy support are driving higher domestic production and advancing India's goal of becoming Aatmanirbhar Bharat and energy independent. The third point is increasing private footprint in the industry. Initiatives such as discovered small fields, production enhancement contracts and open acreage licensing policy along with national monetization pipeline are expanding the private sectors role in the industry with a rising share of mineral production helping meet growing demand. Last point for opportunity is the critical and base minerals in India and across the world. With a growing demand for minerals to power new energy industries and enhance self-sufficiency in being met through increasing options of base and critical minerals across both India and the global market. This positions us strongly not just in oil and gas, but also in minerals, broadening our growth runway. Our progress is already evident. Asian Energy recently secured a INR 865 crore order from Vedanta, demonstrating our ability to deliver a large complex assignments with scale and reliability. The merger is guided by 4 clear objectives: Number one, strategic fit and business synergies. The merger integrates strengths across oil and gas, minerals and upstream services by combining Oilmax's O&M and EPC expertise with AESL's reservoir -- Oilmax's reservoir and field development capabilities, creating a diversified portfolio that ensures long-term revenue and cash flow visibility. Second point is growth and market leadership. This merger creates a leading Indian energy and mineral company with a global footprint, providing a stronger platform for expansion, sustainable growth and a global competitiveness by enhancing the ability to leverage combined assets, technical capabilities and operational expertise. Third point is operational and cost synergies. It enables economies of scale through shared resources and streamlined processes and ensures optimized capital allocation and cash management. Number four is financial strength. The merger results in a strengthened balance sheet with a large net worth and asset base, enhancing borrowing capability, reducing cost of capital and enabling better capital utilization and financial flexibility to fuel faster growth with improved cash flows. With that, let me now invite our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Sumit Maheshwari, to take you through the financial aspects of the transaction. Sumit?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#3

Thank you, sir. Good morning, everyone. Let me take through the key financial aspects of the proposed merger. In the current structure, Oilmax Energy currently holds 60.83% of Asian Energy Services Limited. On the fully diluted basis, it's roughly around 55%. The merger scheme. Oilmax will be absorbed into AESL. Oilmax shareholding in AESL will be canceled. And new AESL shares will be issued directly to the Oilmax shareholders in exchanged based on the approved swap ratio. The valuation parameters. The swap ratio has been determined by independent SEBI registered valuer, Bansi S. Mehta Valuers LLP using multiple methodology, risk-adjusted DCF for Oilmax-producing and mineral assets plus NAV of Oilmax other assets, market-based approach, including the ICDR price line for AESL being a listed company and income and cash flow methods wherever applicable. The fairness opinion has been validated by independent advisers, ensuring equitable treatment for all the shareholders. Post-merger impact. Oilmax's indirect shareholding in AESL will be extinguished, and its shareholder will hold shares directly into the listed company. All assets, liabilities, contracts, employees, approvals of Oilmax will vest into AESL as a going concern. The entire Oilmax will be consumed by AESL. Oilmax will stand dissolved without winding up. The scheme is fully compliant with the tax and regulatory requirement. The expected time lines to complete the transaction. The process is expected to take roughly around 12 months, subject to approvals from stock exchanges, SEBI, NCLT shareholders, creditors and any other regulatory authorities. Looking ahead, the pro forma merged entity for FY '25 reflects the net cash balance sheet, strong EBITDA margin, healthy ROCE and ROE, and the financial flexibility to fund the growth to drive the business to the next level. To summarize, this merger consolidate upstream assets and services under one roof, creating a large, more diversified platform with the scale resilience and growth potential. Asian Energy is poised to emerge as a leading integrated energy company in India with the scale, resilience and vision to expand its presence globally. Thank you for joining us today. We will now open the floor for questions. Thank you.

Operator

Operator
#4

[Operator Instructions] The first question comes from the line of Balasubramanian from Arihant Capital.

Balasubramanian A

Analysts
#5

Sir, I just want to understand the integration and the execution side. The merger combines an asset-heavy production-focused company like Oilmax with capital-light service-focused company Asian Energy? And what are the specific quantifiable operational synergies beyond streamlined processes? Like is there any cultural clash between E&P risk taking mindset? And is there any project execution side and client services? And how we are going to streamline on the integration and execution side?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#6

Thanks, Bala. So to answer your first question, Oilmax business is also not an asset-heavy business. As we explained, Oilmax business, we are focused on discovered and developed assets. So Oilmax business is also a very asset-light business where conventionally we have focused always on very discovered and very low CapEx business model. So -- and we'll continue to work on the similar manner. Second, in terms of the cultural organization, integration and everything, currently, both of the organizations are already working on a couple of the projects together where they are partner in Indrora and Oilmax -- Asian is already providing services to Oilmax on Amguri, and the senior management at a couple of the places are common. So as a management of both the companies, we'll chalk out the plan for a proper integration of both the teams so that the overall synergies comes into the play. And when the merger after all the approval gets concluded, both the company's shareholders get benefited.

Balasubramanian A

Analysts
#7

Okay. Sir, I think recently, we got Vedanta order. I think this is one of the major catalyst. Could you please break down -- detailed breakdown of these projects? And what specific roles Oilmax asset expertise and Asian Energy execution capabilities play in these projects? And is this a replicable model for future large contracts? And if you could share what is the total addressable market for such composite assignments?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#8

Here you asked about the Vedanta contract. So Vedanta contract is basically the implementation of the full field development plan approved by the Government of India for the field. It includes drilling of new wells, build facilities to connect the new wells, and then operate the whole field for -- so basically, as I was explaining in my talk earlier, Oilmax brings the subsurface modeling expertise and the drilling expertise to the table. And Asian already has proven expertise in the operation maintenance services. By combining the 2 strengths, we have been able to offer this package service to Vedanta. The second part of your question, we would definitely hope that this will result in a highly optimized model, which most E&P companies will start following going forward.

Balasubramanian A

Analysts
#9

Okay, sir. And sir, I think Oilmax Energy's margins are much, much higher compared to Asian Energy. I just want to understand how these margins post merger will look like? And is there any sensitivity of this margin it depends on like oil prices?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#10

I mean the combined entities are going forward, the combined margins are definitely going to be superior. As far as our second question is concerned, oil prices, yes, there is some correlation, but not exactly correlated. As Sumit was explaining earlier, we focus on low-cost operation fields. So we are not very sensitive. And in fact, Vedanta contract, we are neutral to oil price, it's a service contract. It has nothing to do with the oil price.

Operator

Operator
#11

[Operator Instructions] The next question comes from the line of Vaibhav Mishra from Finvestors.

Vaibhav Mishra

Analysts
#12

Sir, I have 2 questions. First, could you please provide the revenue and EBITDA numbers for Oilmax Energy for the previous years like FY '23, FY '24? FY '25 you have already given, so '23 and '24 could you please?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#13

Vaibhav, we'll provide you separately. Currently, we do not have those numbers handy with us.

Vaibhav Mishra

Analysts
#14

All right, sir, no issue. And second question, sir, is -- like for FY '26, we had targeted revenue of around INR 650 crores to INR 700 crores and EBITDA of INR 110 crores to INR 120 crores for Asian Energy alone. Now with the Oilmax merger, what revenue and EBITDA or EBITDA margins we are targeting for FY '26? And also apart from these 2, if we add Kuiper into this, then what numbers can we see in FY '26 expected?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#15

So Vaibhav, as I explained on the call, the merger process will take between 12 -- roughly around 12 months to complete. So even if taking the 12 months into the picture, the merger will get completed only by next September, October. So FY '26, we will have only Asian numbers. The Oilmax numbers will start getting consolidated only post the merger is done. So we'll be able to provide those numbers and clarity going forward after that. And as far as Asian numbers are concerned, we have already provided our guidance earlier, which remains the same. And Kuiper, we have completed acquisition only on last week, 1st September. So in the due course, we'll revise our guidance, including the Kuiper numbers for FY '26...

Vaibhav Mishra

Analysts
#16

Okay. No issues. Sir, but Oilmax number for FY '26, what we are targeting or what we have in sight for Oilmax in FY '26 alone?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#17

As we are showing a good growth in Asian numbers also from the last year, Oilmax is also a growing company. So definitely, Oilmax numbers will be growing. But I think it's slightly premature till the merger completion and other formalities gets completed to provide Oilmax numbers.

Operator

Operator
#18

The next question comes from the line of Siddharth Chauhan from Batlivala & Karani Securities.

Siddharth Chauhan

Analysts
#19

Sir, In terms of Oilmax, just want -- if you can provide some field-level operational details, like what is the current production? And how do we see it going ahead as well? Is it possible to share these details?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#20

Yes, I can give you some basic data. I mean, as I went through the list, we have multiple fields. Let's start with Amguri field in Assam. So Amguri as on today produces about 220,000 cubic meters of gas per day along with 300 barrels of condensate. And with the workover planned in the near future. The problem in Assam has been, I'm sure you look -- track HOEC and other companies. Historically, the problem has been -- the gas has been bottlenecked due to infrastructure or pipeline constraint. Later this year, we are hoping to get connected to the Indradhanush Gas Grid. And in anticipation, we are looking to ramp up production significantly in Amguri field. The other field is to Duarmara where drilling is going on. And we anticipate that the field will come into production later in the year. Same situation is the Tiphuk field. Tiphuk field already has proven gas and it has wells, which are ready to produce. We are in the process of connecting those wells with a workover rig heading there next week. And we are again hoping to bring that field into production in the near future. Indrora field in Gandhinagar is already producing. It's producing about 100 barrels a day. And we are going to start a drilling campaign within the next 1 month and start ramping our production from there.

Siddharth Chauhan

Analysts
#21

Okay. Understood. And sir, just wanted to understand in Assam. So is the plan to connect the gas pipeline to the DNPL expansion to supply to either Numaligarh or to pass it through to the IGGL Phase 1? What is the plan for that, sir?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#22

So yes, you're right. I mean, ultimately we'll connect to both DNPL and through DNPL into IGGL. So we are looking into 2 tracks. One track is later this year, we will get connected into the Numaligarh refinary network and from there, into IGGL. In parallel, Assam gas company will be laying another line to connect directly to DNPL.

Siddharth Chauhan

Analysts
#23

Understood. But just to clarify that pipeline..

Operator

Operator
#24

Sorry to interrupt, Siddharth . Could you please rejoin the queue for further questions?

Siddharth Chauhan

Analysts
#25

Can I just ask a follow-up? And then I'll rejoin for further questions. Is it possible?

Operator

Operator
#26

Sure, sure.

Siddharth Chauhan

Analysts
#27

Just to understand the DNPL pipeline, isn't it a dedicated pipeline? Will we be able to use that?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#28

So it's in the process of being converted into open access. And as you must be aware, it currently transports about 1 million cubic meter a day, and there's already a plan to expand that to 2.5 million cubic meters a day. And then there's a feasibility study going on to further increase it to 6 million cubic meters a day.

Operator

Operator
#29

[Operator Instructions] The next question comes from the line of Sharvin Chandrashekhar from Share India Securities.

Unknown Analyst

Analysts
#30

So my question was, will there be any effect on the working capital days of this merged entity?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#31

The working capital day of the merged entity will definitely get reduced because Oilmax is a negative working capital business. The oil and gas are being currently sold -- the oil is being sold on cash and carry basis. And the gas is a cycle of 15 days billing and the payment of 7 days. So Oilmax is a negative working capital company. So it will increase the overall working capital. It will reduce the number of working capital days on the merged entity basis, and it will significantly improve the financial position of the company in terms of the assets, net worth and other financial leverages and strength.

Unknown Analyst

Analysts
#32

And another question is, are there any like comparable [ POs ] that we can see in this listed space?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#33

For the combined entity, merged entity, I don't think we have come across an [ POs ]. But yes, [ pure, pure ] E&P companies, there are a couple of [ pure pure ] E&P companies who operates and trades in India. But for a combined entity, unfortunately, in India, there is no combined entity which has an ownership of assets also and a significantly large services business also.

Operator

Operator
#34

The next question comes from the line of Pranjali Rao from Niveza India.

Unknown Analyst

Analysts
#35

Am I audible?

Operator

Operator
#36

Yes, please.

Unknown Analyst

Analysts
#37

Sir, I just wanted to know, are we bidding for any small blocks out there in India for further development and production?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#38

I mean bidding pipeline, as you would imagine, is a continuous process. And as the opportunities come, we continuously evaluate and if found suitable, we bid for them. So there is currently a discovered small field round going -- who is open in India, and we're definitely evaluating it.

Unknown Analyst

Analysts
#39

So if you can throw a number?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#40

Number is a very difficult thing. I mean there are multiple fields on offer in the discovered small field round, which is going on right now. So it's under evaluation and we still have a few months to bid. All I can tell you, there are fields in Gujarat. There are fields in Assam. There are fields in Krishna Godavari basin, Bombay offshore. So multiple fields on offer.

Unknown Analyst

Analysts
#41

So are we going to do something around rare earth metals, like bidding related to that?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#42

We are exploring that business, as I mentioned in my talk earlier. We're definitely interested in exploring the business. But I wouldn't go too far to say that we are ready to bid. We're learning and exploring the business right now. Quartzite -- as I mentioned earlier, quartz mine -- Quartzite mine was a good entry for us to understand the business.

Operator

Operator
#43

The next question comes from the line of Vinod Dargi, an individual investor.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#44

Sir, congratulations on the merger. I have a couple of questions, especially with respect to the valuation that was given to the Oilmax. As per the financial share, the ratio is 50x trailing earnings, right? So could you please give us a light on what is our rationale to pay such a high multiple, especially for the related promoter group entity that you are merging with? Secondly, because of this merger, now the promoter holding will drop to about 46%, 47% or you can correct us otherwise. So any plans to do any more fundraising or any intention from the promotors to increase their shareholding beyond 50%?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#45

To answer your first question, the valuation has been done by the independent valuer appointed by both the Boards. So they have done the valuation taking all the possible parameters for the company. Just to highlight you, as I mentioned on the call also, Oilmax valuation has been done by the independent valuers based on the DCF method, which is a risk-adjusted DCF method for all the assets along with the proven reserves and potential risk-adjusted factor. So they have done the valuation and the fairness opinion has been also provided by a particular merchant banker and both are very reputed professional. So the Board of both the companies have accepted their valuation methodology, which is a very conservative valuation approach. And to answer your -- the second question, the promoter shareholding in the merged entity on a fully diluted basis, after conversion of all the warrants and ESOP, will drop down to 47.3%. It is pretty premature to tell right now whether the company will go for the next round of fundraising or whether the promoter intend to increase their stake or not. Both the companies remain well capitalized and cash flow generated business and sufficient assets, and are fully equipped to pursue the next growth for next 2 to 3 years. At appropriate time, when the company is growing much faster than what we have anticipated and there's a need for the capital, at that point of time, the Board of both the companies will decide which is the best way forward for company to capitalize the growth.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#46

This is very helpful. And sir, I think I missed your earlier point. Will it be possible for you to share the projections for Oilmax, given that it must have been used in these valuation exercises?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#47

Whatever is permissible as per the laws and everything will be made available into the public domain, and that will be made available to all the shareholders and public at large.

Operator

Operator
#48

The next question comes from the line of Prashant Agarkar, an individual investor.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#49

I'm Prashant. Actually, I have got the answer from the -- all previous questions. So right now, I don't have any question.

Operator

Operator
#50

The next question comes from the line of Balasubramanian from Arihant Capital.

Balasubramanian A

Analysts
#51

Am I audible, sir?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#52

Yes.

Balasubramanian A

Analysts
#53

Sir, this South Rewa CBM block is under development. I think these blocks have some mixed history. What are the specific technical challenges and gas uptake plans for this block? And is there any pilot production has been successful at this point of time?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#54

The field -- like I mentioned earlier, is under development. And it will take about 2.5 years to start commercial production from there. So we have looked at all the available data around and the block looks very promising. But no test production has started yet.

Balasubramanian A

Analysts
#55

Sir, on the policy tailwind side, you have mentioned about ORDA Bill and MMDR Act and the d National Monetization pipeline. I just want to understand what kind of like a material impact of these policies and what kind of opportunities we have on the basis of compliant entity?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#56

So I mentioned about discovered small field policy. I think just some parts asked the question and we were explaining that we are looking to bid in the discovered small field round, which is currently open. And some decent sized fields are also offered in the front discovered small field round, which provides significant opportunity to companies like ours. As far as the ORD Act is concerned, I mean there are 2, 3 big advantages now that it's mandated by law that the fiscal guarantees will be there. In the past, you may be aware that government has applied some special taxes, and the oil prices or crude prices went up. But now ORD Act provides stability to the act of parliament, which is very comforting to lot of investors. It also provides simpler litigation measures in case there's a problem. So combined these 2, 3 things together has made the sector more attractive for potential investors.

Operator

Operator
#57

The next question comes from the line of Vinod Dargi, an individual investor. As the participant has dropped from the queue, we'll move to the next participant. That is Ashwani Agarwal, an individual Investor.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#58

I just had a couple of questions first. Firstly, right now, does Asian is employed as an O&M or any other service provider on any of the fields of Oilmax?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#59

Asian is operating all the oil fields of Oilmax, including Amguri and Indrora, as I mentioned earlier.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#60

So after the merger, the revenue of this will not be coming in the books, if I'm correct, but then that also means that the margins will increase, right?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#61

That is correct. But in any case, those revenues are insignificant compared to the overall top line of Asian Energy.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#62

Okay. And second question is exactly not related to the merger or the scheme. But on the recent GST rate changes, if you can tell a bit about that, what my understanding is that the rates have changed a bit from 12% to 18%. Is that correct?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#63

Yes, you're right. Unfortunately, government has changed the GST rate for the oil and gas industry from 12% to 18%. What -- now there are 2 aspects to it. We just talked about the contract similar to like Vedanta contracts or a third-party O&M contracts we have. There we will be cost neutral because the client will pay for the GST. The issue comes when we have the field ownership because as you are aware, oil and gas is not covered in the GST. So there, we will be looking at changing some strategy and see how we can optimize it. But unfortunately, you're right, GST has been increased.

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#64

And just to add, when the intercompany revenues and services have been provided, by GST is a incremental cost to the company. So definitely, with the merger of both the companies and combining the capabilities, there will be inherent benefit in terms of plugging of the tax leakages of intercompany billing and intercompany GSTs. And as far as for the overall E&P companies, definitely, that will be an additional cost to all the E&P companies, not only to us, but across the sector. And earlier also, those costs have been recovered, and we will continue to recover those costs from the clients.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#65

Yes. One question was regarding the valuation. As per the presentation, the valuation is INR 2,500 crores or something. But the new -- is it right that we are issuing 4.22 crore new shares?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#66

So the overall share, so as we explained to you, the swap ratio is 117 shares for every 10 shares of Oilmax held. So on the fully diluted basis, whatever the Oilmax shares are there on the date of merger, those shareholders will be issued new shares. And Oilmax is currently having shares of roughly around INR 2.72 crores in Asian. So those shares will get canceled. So on the overall, on the fully diluted basis, including all ESOPs and all warrants conversion, the revised capital base of the company will be roughly around INR 9.2 crores. So in the net-net basis, the overall incremental shares will be issued roughly around INR 4.25 crores.

Operator

Operator
#67

The next question comes from the line of Dalpat Mehta from Sun City Advisors.

Dalpat Mehta

Analysts
#68

Yes, sir, my query is again, regarding the valuation. So you have mentioned that you have taken the base as the basis given by the registered and approved valuer. So we can't say more about this, but apparently, it seems that the ratio is not justified towards Asian shareholders. Can you throw some light or some base that how you have justified this ratio?

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#69

So, sir, the registered valuer has given their valuation. So we are not a challenging registered valuer valuation, but they have followed a very conservative approach, and they have provided the necessary discounts of lack of marketability and everything, which are the normal standard industry practices to provide the advantage to the retail shareholders of Asian. And as I told you, the valuation has been done by -- based on the discounted cash flow of the assets which currently Oilmax owns. So the valuation has been done by the registered valuer, which is the -- and they are very reputed and based on the industry standard practices on a very conservative basis. And after providing the necessary benefits and discounts to make it more favorable to the Asian retail shareholder, and that's why it has been accepted by both Board of the Directors.

Dalpat Mehta

Analysts
#70

Yes, sir, as I said, we can't argue on the valuation, but apparently, it seems that it is biased for the shareholders of Oilmax and not in favor of Asian because Asian is already listed company and Oilmax is not value unlocked. It's locked. So there should be some benefit to the existing shareholders. Whatever you have accepted, i can't argue on that, but it seems that it is not justified.

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#71

Sir, let me repeat to you, the valuation by the registered valuer has been made in the favor of retail shareholders of Asian by providing the necessary conservative parameters for valuing Oilmax and providing necessary discounts in the overall valuation of Oilmax to provide a better opportunity to Asian retail shareholders and to bring the overall synergy. So I do not want to comment further whether the valuation is justifiable or not, but definitely, the valuation has been done in the favor of Asian retail shareholders by providing the necessary conservative valuation standards and discounts to the market practices to provide a better opportunity upside to Asian retail shareholders.

Operator

Operator
#72

The next question comes from the line of Vinod Dargi, an individual investor.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#73

A follow-up question to the questions that I've raised earlier. As part of this deal, is there any debt or guarantees or contingent liabilities that we will be inheriting from Oilmax to Asian Energy? And if so, what is our repayment plan? Or how are we thinking about this?

Kapil Garg

Executives
#74

So there are no contingent liabilities in Oilmax books. In fact, Oilmax has provided guarantees in excess of INR 150 crores to various bankers to support Asian Energy banking facilities and everything. So -- and Oilmax is a cash-rich company. It's a net cash company. So the entire company will get consumed in Asian. So there is no additional liability will be coming to Asian books. And the Oilmax corporate guarantees, which Oilmax has provided to support Asian business and Asian growth, will -- once the company get merged, so then those corporate guarantees with get canceled because the lenders and everyone will have a direct access to Oilmax cash flow then.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#75

Correct, very helpful. And sir, a related question, is it possible to share any other financials beyond what is there in the investor presentation? I know I touched upon this in the earlier question. You said that since it's a cash-rich company, is it possible for you to share any metrics? Or I think you've shared what you've been allowed as per the regulations.

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#76

We'll discuss with our advisers. And whatever is allowed as per the regulation will be shared with all the public shareholders.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#77

Sure. And the last question, how -- does the Kuiper acquisition gets impacted positively because of this merger that we are proposing? Just trying to see how should we look at the Kuiper acquisition that you did.

Sumit Maheshwari

Executives
#78

So as we told you, the Kuiper acquisition, which has recently concluded on 1st September, which provides us a global platform to expand our O&M services across the clients, which being served by the Kuiper. And with the Kuiper acquisition coming into fold and we are taking Oilmax technical capabilities also merging with the companies, now we are looking to expand our customer base across globe coming -- getting out from the current India-centric O&M expertise also. And definitely, in a longer run, maybe after 6 months, 1 year, we will see the business aspect getting improved because of this and the Kuiper being a reputed company operating in various jurisdictions from last 10, 20 years will definitely help us in terms of expanding the overall Oilmax and Asian combined technical capabilities to the client currently being served by Kuiper only for the specific services.

Unknown Attendee

Attendees
#79

And if I may squeeze in the last question or I can then join back the queue. There are certain other shareholders as well in Oilmax beyond the promoters that we have. So will there be any lock in...

Operator

Operator
#80

Ladies and gentlemen, we've lost the participant, and that was the last question for today. I would now like to hand the conference over to the management for the closing comments.

Kapil Garg

Executives
#81

We would like to thank all the participants for the questions they had. If there are any further questions, please reach out to us, and we're very happy to answer. Thank you so much.

Operator

Operator
#82

Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Asian Energy Services Limited, that concludes this conference. Thank you for joining us. You may now disconnect your lines.

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