AVG Logistics Limited (AVG) Earnings Call Transcript & Summary
November 19, 2024
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Operator
operatorLadies and gentlemen, good day, and welcome to AVG Logistics Limited Q2 FY '25 Results Conference Call hosted by Kirin Advisors. [Operator Instructions] Please note that this conference has been recorded. I now hand the conference over to Ms. Vaishnavi Ambokar from Kirin Advisors. Thank you, and over to you, ma'am.
Vaishnavi Vinayak Ambokar
attendeeThank you, and good afternoon, everyone. On behalf of Kirin Advisors, I'm pleased to extend a warm welcome to all the participating joining Q2 FY '25 conference call of AVG Logistics Limited. Please note that this discussion may include forward-looking statements based on the company's beliefs, opinions and expectations as of today. These statements are not guarantee of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may be challenging to predict. Additionally, this call does not constitute of any forward-looking statement or projection related to revenue, EBITDA and PAT. Joining us today from the management team are Mr. Sanjay Gupta, Managing Director and CEO; Mr. Himanshu Sharma, Chief Financial Officer. And with that, I will hand over the call to Mr. Sanjay Gupta, Managing Director and CEO. Over to you, sir.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveThank you, Vaishnavi. Good afternoon, valued stakeholders. A warm welcome to AVG Logistics Q2 and H1 result of '25 conference call. We will begin by discussing recent industry development, our operational and financial performance. The logistic industry plays a vital role in the dynamic economic landscape of India by enabling the efficient movement of goods and service throughout the country's large territory. As India strives to realize its ambitious economic goals, including achieving a GDP of USD 5.5 trillion by 2027. Logistics sector has been undergoing a remarkable transformation. Contributing a substantial 13%, 14% of India's GDP and employing over 22 million people, the sector is poised to continued growth with another 10 million jobs expected by 2027. The market is projected by -- expand from INR 317 billion. [Audio Gap] Robust growth of e-commerce, cold chain and logistics. And significant infrastructure development with initiatives like the National Logistics Policy and Gati Shakti driving efficiency, integration of model technology, and reducing costs, the landscape is primed for innovation and expansion. As one of the leaders in the logistics sector, we remain committed to redefining excellence through a robust, diverse business portfolio that caters to multimodal, cold chain, warehousing, and value-added logistics solution. Our services are designed to empower business across industries, providing end-to-end supply chain supported by enhanced efficiency and customer succession, we are leveraging advanced technology, including IoT-enabled tracking system, automated business process, and cutting edge analytics to drive operational excellence. Sustainability remains central of our operation as demonstrated by investment in rail, electric and LNG-powered fleet. These efforts have significantly reduced emissions, provided cost advantage, and given us a competitive edge. We are committed to leading with green technologies, incorporating innovations like IoT for real-time tracking and optimization. Our growth strategy is focusing on expanding multimodal capabilities, enhancing profitability by serving fast-growing sectors, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve reliability. Additionally, we continue to attract marquee clients from diverse industries, further cementing our position in the market. At the heart of our strategy is a focus on driver safety and wellbeing. Strong demand in FMCG, retail sectors played a key role in the performance. We continue to strengthen our infrastructure to navigate India's [ diversened ] logistics terrain. Looking at our performance in quarter 2, for year '25. Several key milestone highlights our continued growth and strategic expansion. We are appointed as the authorized partner of Parcel Express Service by the UP State Road Transport Corporation, securing space in 9,000 buses for parcel delivery services in the entire UP. The partnership is expected to generate INR 60 crores revenue over the next 5 years. In line with our sustainability goal, we launched a 20-feet electric advanced green logistics collaboration with one of our esteemed clients. Continuing our expansion journey, we added 121 fleets in first half year of '25 to strengthen our operational capability to meet the growing demand and expand our market footprint. Looking ahead, the National Logistic Policy targeting to reduce the logistics cost to 8% to 10% of GDP by 2020 (sic) [ 2030 ] presents significant opportunities for integrated logistics provider like us. None of this progress would be possible without the incredible team to drive our success from the drivers who navigate our roads, to the innovators behind our cutting-edge solution. Every indusial plays a vital role in our achievements. We are pleased to report steady growth and improved operational efficiency across key financial metrics, supporting our strategic growth. Despite inflationary pressure our challenging business environment, our investment in multi-model infrastructure availability has helped us to minimize the impact. Now I shall hand over to Mr. CFO, Mr. Himanshu Sharma for detailed analysis of our financial performance, and key metrics of the quarter. Over to you, Himanshuji.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveThank you, Sanjay, sir. Good afternoon, everyone. I'm pleased to share our consolidated key financial highlights for H1 financial year '25 and Q2 financial year '25. H1 financial year '25, our total income stood at INR 263.25 crores, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 20.35%. EBITDA for the half year is INR 48.04 crores, marking a year-on-year growth of 19%. PAT for the H1 stood at INR 10.59 crore compared to INR 4.25 crores of H1 financial year '24. And year-on-year increased by 149.42% resulting in an increased PAT of 4.05% compared to 1.95% of H1 financial year '24. This is showing a growth of 210 basis points into the PAT. Our earnings per share for H1 is INR 7.75, which is up by 114.68% compared to same period last year. Quarterly performance in the quarter 2 financial year '25, we recorded a total income of INR 139.57 crores, a year-on-year growth of 18.3%. The EBITDA for quarter 2 is INR 24.42 crores, showing a 14.19% year-on-year increase. PAT for the quarter stood at INR 5.38 crore compared to INR 1.72 crore of the quarter 2 financial year '24. This represents a year-on-year growth of 213.1%, resulting a PAT improving to 3.89% and presenting a growth of 242 basis points. The EPS for Q2 was INR 3.94, reflecting a robust 169.36% year-on-year growth. On the balance sheet ratios, our debt equity ratio is maintained at 0.44 in September 2024 compared to 1.23 in March 2023 and 1.42 of March 2022. This is showcasing a stronger equity position and reduced leverage. Similarly, the current ratio is also maintained at 1.72 in September 2022 -- '24 compared to 1.15 in March '23 and 1.35 in March '22, reaffirming our strong financial position. Our journey is well aligned with the future of logistics in India, as we look ahead, we are poised to drive further growth by investing in multimodal infrastructure, emerging technologies, expanding our fleet with EV and LNG-powered trucks. The opportunities before us are immense, and we are confident in our ability to sieze them, guided by a vision that balances profitability with sustainability. With that, I will now open the floor for questions and provide any clarification you may require.
Operator
operator[Operator Instructions] The first question is from the line of Rishi Kothari from Pi Square Investments.
Rishi Kothari
analystCongratulations on a good set of numbers. I had a specific question as to, why was there some reason for a dip in margins in terms of EBITDA level? We know there was an increase in other expense and other benefits. What exactly do we include in other expenses.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveYes. Thank you so much for your question. So EBITDA is a bit reduced due to some of the vehicle, we have done a transaction of sale and leaseback. That is number 1. And number 2, we have further explored a leasing opportunity. And we took a few vehicles into the leasing as well. So if we purchase those vehicles directly, it goes into depreciation and interest, of course, while we capitalize that. But whereas if we take it on lease, so lease terms are normally available for a lesser tenure, and then it hit into the top line. So -- but this is helping our -- the growth of the company, and we are focusing on improving the net profit and EBITDA is marginally reduced.
Rishi Kothari
analystOkay. So for now, it will hit because we had a lease -- say, a lease thing on our vehicles, but eventually it will improve?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveWhat exactly the PAT, right?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveYes, that's right.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveSo this is the model of -- the light asset model. And in this scenario, the PAT is improving, whereas EBITDA is a little bit minorly -- there may be some reductions. But overall, PAT is improving, and we are working towards light asset model business that leasing is availability in the market.
Rishi Kothari
analystSo you generally categorize lease expense as other expenses, right?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveNo. It goes into operating expenses.
Rishi Kothari
analystOkay. Interesting. Okay. And also in terms of my other question was around the guidance that you gave of INR 700-around crores of top line for FY '25. Do Still hold that? Because if we see H1 compared to H2 you more or less have to more than double the revenue in H2 compared to H1 to achieve that guidance? Or do we still hold that?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveYes, yes, we are hardworking towards that line. And actually, the one of the big government contract is under consideration. And unfortunately, that finalization of that contract is taking some time because of the value of the contract. Hence, it may be expected in next 1 month or so. We are working and adding the organic growth, which we are taking around 20% as taken from our recent customer and we are adding a new customer on a monthly basis, and you must have seen the improvement of 20%. But the growth of [Foreign Language] we are trying to get some big contract and definitely finalize in next month or so by end of this month or next month, let's see.
Rishi Kothari
analystOkay. Interesting. So any other new tender updates apart from the government contract that you are eyeing right now?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes. So this time, we have uploaded our presentation and Page #30, we have given the list of the new clients which we have added in our FMCG sector and other sectors. Like we have added Indian Herbs, Haldiram, Anmol Biscuits, Devyani Foods and electronics and other items. We have Dalmia Cement, Everest Industries, Shyam Steel, Supreme, EPAC. And so we have added around 15 customers. So in our industry, the growth is coming in the 2, 3 segments. One is our existing business, that is around -- organic growth of around 10% to 12% and 10% to 12% growth, we can take by addition of the new client or new business line. And we are also in touch with 2, 3 companies, which is under finalization phase, this merger and acquisition. So 2, 3 good companies we have already identified, so we are acquiring those companies in our business, which are presently doing the business as of our line. So this will help us to grow the business and profitability.
Rishi Kothari
analystOkay. So in terms of merger and acquisition, which exactly segment are you targeting with M&A. Of course, we are more in a way a diversified company in general. But any specific segments are we targeting in M&A?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, we are talking about -- majorly, we are in the multimodal. So nowadays because of the truck pricing, toll tax costs, and other operations costs are increasing day by day. So the customers are shifting towards the multimodal, which we have already run in the 7, 8 trains on long-term contract with Indian Railways. So we are talking to FMCG companies and cement and steel is also coming up with a new sector in our business. So this will help us to grow very fast in the same industries.
Rishi Kothari
analystOkay. So the companies are more focused towards this multimodal logistics which we are targeting for M&A?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes.
Operator
operatorThe next question is from the line of Subhash V. from Value Investments.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystCongratulations on a great set of numbers. Even I had a question on your guidance of INR 700 crores. I went to Bharat Connect Conference Rising Stars that happened in September 2024. And -- when I went through the post-conference notes, I could note that you were in discussions to acquire 2 companies one with INR 50 crore revenue and other one is around INR 170 crores revenue. So are both these companies in the logistics sector? Or are you acquiring companies from any other sectors?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveNo, no, no. We are -- our core business is logistic-only. We never go with the other businesses. So we keep only warehousing and logistics company, which are our core business. So these companies are under the same business only. We are not dealing with any other businesses.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystOkay. And also when I see the revenue that you have achieved until H1, it is INR 263 crores. So the remaining will be around INR 437 crores to achieve the INR 700 crores guidance. That will be around 62% of your total INR 700 crores. So if I look at the last 2 years' financials, right, so when I look at the second half of the year, you AVG Logistics was able to achieve 51% and 55% in FY '23 and FY '24, respectively, in the second half of the year. Now in this year, in FY '25 you need to achieve 62%. So is this gap of another 10% will be filled by these acquisitions that you're talking about? Or do you have any other strategies to meet the INR 700 crores guidance?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveThe last -- the same was done by the last person. So there is one government contract of around big amount. So it was under finalization and supposed to finalize by the September. But because of some technical reason, it is taking some time to finalize. Hence, it is getting delay. And most probably, we are in touch with the concerned department and hopefully, it is finalized by 15th of December. So we hope that this tender will finalize and it will be implemented very soon. And the good growth will come from that particular tender.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystOkay. So even though you're going to serve only Q3, Q4 for this ongoing tender, you think that you will be -- sorry?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, we are working very hard and trying to complete the -- our business growth so that we can be honor growth.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystOkay. So you still stand at INR 700 crore revenue growth, right, INR 700 crore guidance. INR 700 crore revenue, right?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveSo yes, we have been in touch with the concerned department to finalize the tender as soon as possible.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystOkay. And also your guidance was 4% to 5% PAT margin, right? Is it going to be 5% because I say that in H1, you have around 4.05%. So will it increase to 5% in H2? Or is it going to stay between 4% to 5%?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveIt will be between 4% to 5%. Because earlier, it was 2.5% type. So we have reduced some costs and some -- when the business is increasing, so we get the leverage. So that's why we're able to increase the profitability. Expenses are not encouraging in the same ratio.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystGot it. I just have one last question. This is, when I went through the post-conference notes of the Bharat Connect Content Rising Stars, I also read a note stating the company is aiming for INR 1,000 crore revenue from the cement sector alone in the next 3 to 5 years.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystSo you mean in the next -- after 3 to 5 years, only from the cement sector, you will have INR 1,000 crores revenue per annum?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveThis is just cement and steel.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystCement and steel, okay, got it.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveBecause this is a very big industry. And because cement is paying more than INR 1 lakh crore, INR 50,000 crores evaluation [Foreign Language] transport business. And since India is -- the development is happening in the last 3, 4, 5 years. So a lot of cement and steel is used in the infrastructure. So a lot of transportation business is available for those things.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystOkay. Sorry, this is the last question. So you said that you're acquiring 2 to 3...
Operator
operator[indiscernible] waiting for their turn sir. [Operator Instructions] The next question comes from the line of Sauresh Pal from Peace Wealth Capital Limited.
Unknown Analyst
analystSir my question is, so you stated that the [ 14% ] guidance, a large part of it is dependent on a large contract that you are receiving from the government. So if you can -- if you can please tell us more about that government tenders, that will be great, sir.
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language]
Unknown Analyst
analyst[Foreign Language] a large part of it is dependent on a contract from government, which we'll be getting in next month. So if you can tell more about that government tender, that will be geat sir.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes. Actually, we cannot disclose the name of the company. And -- but it is a government tender and value is very high of the contract. So that's why it is taking some time for some finalization in the tender. And because of the guidelines from the NSE and SEBI, we cannot disclose the name. But we are seriously working on that tender. And hopefully, we will get it next 2 to 3 weeks maximum.
Unknown Analyst
analyst[Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executiveImmediately, immediately. As and when we get the LOI and we sign the contract with the customer, then we can announce the change.
Unknown Analyst
analyst[Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes. We are working on that. You'll see that result. So I think presently, we are working for plus percentage. Last year, we cover that growth is more than 100%.
Unknown Analyst
analyst[Foreign Language]
Himanshu Sharma
executive[Foreign Language]
Operator
operator[Operator Instructions] The next question is from the line of Arya Mehta from Maximal Capital. Sir may I request you to use your headset sir. Your audio is not very clear, sir.
Arya Mehta
analystIs it now better?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes.
Arya Mehta
analyst[Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes. This is the light asset model, that's it.
Arya Mehta
analyst[Foreign Language]
Himanshu Sharma
executive[Foreign Language] So it is going to be hitting the operating expenses. If the lease is a finance lease then what you are suggesting IND AS accounting...
Arya Mehta
analystNo, that was according to earlier accounting standard, but IND AS every lease is financial, unless there are a few exceptions of say, it is short term or [Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language] If the lease is suggesting operating lease means the asset is not coming to you and still it is going to be accounted as a operating expenses.
Arya Mehta
analystUnderstood. Understood. Okay. And sir, [Foreign Language] 3% to 4% of turnover is there transportation cost, whereas for steel and cement industries, it is much higher.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveYes, sir. Yes. [Foreign Language]
Arya Mehta
analystCorrect. 18% to 20%. [indiscernible] steel or cement clients, big steel clients. So we will get probably a plant from which they are operating. [Foreign Language] we may get?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes.
Arya Mehta
analyst[Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, sir.
Arya Mehta
analyst[Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language] will give us a revenue of around INR 50 crores to INR 60 crores.
Arya Mehta
analystINR 50 crores to INR 60 crores, if we do 20% of a normal plant work.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes. [Foreign Language] it is moving around maximum 500-kilometer areas. The cement is a low price item, and it cannot be transported more than...
Himanshu Sharma
executiveIt is not viable, it is not viable [Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language]
Arya Mehta
analyst[Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language]
Arya Mehta
analystCorrect. Understood. [Foreign Language] It will be on the same margin profile or we will have to incur additional CapEx to serve these clients properly?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveSome additional CapEx is required. So what we are doing, we are looking after some leasing vehicles instead of buying. And we have already started. And in earlier call, I have explained about the vehicle to be brought by our drivers [Foreign Language]
Arya Mehta
analyst[Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language]
Arya Mehta
analyst[Foreign Language]
Himanshu Sharma
executive[Foreign Language]
Arya Mehta
analystUnderstood, sir. [Foreign Language]
Himanshu Sharma
executive[Foreign Language] Like customers are paying in 75, 80, 90 days. And in this industry, the payment terms are very competitive, 1 week or 15 days. So our margin on investments are almost same.
Arya Mehta
analystUnderstood. Understood. [Foreign Language].
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes, yes. So we can rotate our money much better.
Operator
operatorThe next question is from the line of Babu George, who is an investor.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeSir, my question is, can you share your detail about the strategy for Express Parcel Services business? And how would we leverage the similar kind of partnerships going ahead?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes. As of now, our Express Parcel business is around INR 2 crores per month. And your question is right. And in our industry, the margins in express business are better than our other business. So now we are targeting for at least make it double, so for the e-commerce industries and like small, small industries are there who are using the express service. So we are trying to make it double this year of, say, around INR 4 crore per month. This will benefit in improving our profitability and also the payment recovery is very fast in express Business. So we have made a strategy to increase our business double by this year.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeSir, my next question, what expansion efforts we are increasing in Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, we are doing for 2, 3 customers like Nestle and HUL, we are doing for this Nepal and Bangladesh. And we are talking to some other customers also because these are the countries where the plants are not available. So for example, that even we understand that Colgate and P&G and these companies are also a lot of moving a lot of material from India to Bangladesh and Nepal. So we are in touch with a few FMCG companies where they are moving the material from there. And it is also a good opportunity to increase the business for Nepal and Bangladesh.
Operator
operatorThe next question is from the line of Hemant, who's an Investor.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeJust wanted to ask one thing like we are targeting INR 700 crores by FY '25. So what will be the growth trajectory post FY '25?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveTotal growth.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeWhat would be the growth trajectory post FY '25?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveSo we have given the guidance for current year, financial year '25, INR 700 crores. And then as Sanjay sir has explained earlier also, that 10% to 12% growth is coming from our current customer. And we always try that another 10% we bring from new customers. So after this significant growth, we want to maintain a 20% year-on-year growth in the coming year.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeA 20% year-on-year growth and the 2 acquisitions, which we just talked about. So it includes the numbers from both the acquisition post FY '25. And when will it be integrated to our books?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveCertainly, sir, we are working. So one, we might close in the coming quarter. Like in the coming days, and we will announce to the stock exchanges. And one is still in the discussion stage. So we will further -- so that will take time, but one we are closing soon.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveSo out of 2 deals, 1 is in a maturity level, and it will definitely complete in this quarter, current quarter, third quarter. And the fourth -- the second deal will be happening in the fourth quarter.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeFourth quarter. Okay. So basically, INR 700 crores kind of revenue and 20% year-on-year growth, post FY '25, right. Sir, so I mean -- so H2 shall be pretty much heavy as compared to H1, if INR 700 crores revenue is intact.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveYes. It will be a bit heavy, and we are working. So normally, in logistics, the second half is better than the first half. And in the similar line, we are also expecting that we'll try to reach the target.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeSo we can expect a sequential growth from here on...
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language]
Unknown Attendee
attendeeYes. Yes, sir, can you come again?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveYes. So INR 700 crore is depending on the government contract, right? But we are maintaining 20% of our organic plus new customer growth. So that we are maintaining. And once we get this government contract, certainly, the volumes are huge there, so we'll achieve that. yes.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeSo sir, as per your earlier communication, it is supposed to close the 15 of December, right?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes. It is under final discussion and expected by the third week of -- second week of December.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeOkay. Sir, if it gets closed by 15 of December, then INR 700 crores revenue is intact, right?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeOkay.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveIt is big amount of tenders.
Operator
operatorOur next question comes from the line of Rishi Kothari from Pi Square Investments.
Rishi Kothari
analystI just wanted to have an update on the warrant front on the pref shares, what exactly the situation? Are everything being converted or?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveSorry, can you repeat the question?
Rishi Kothari
analystSo I was going to ask you on the preferential allotment that we did some time back. So what exactly is this status there?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveStatus of preferential offering.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveHow we treated that?
Rishi Kothari
analystYes. Not in terms of treatment, I think it's revenues done in terms of that.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveIt is already converted. You must have seen the announcement in the last 1 week or so. And only through 2 things are pending, which will be completed on the due dates -- before due dates.
Rishi Kothari
analystAnd that will be converted by the promoters, is that right?
Sanjay Gupta
executivePromoters already invested in, 530,000shares already converted by the promoters.
Rishi Kothari
analystOkay. And that would be converted by when?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveBy December 15th for 20th. The last day is 31 December. So 25% has been already paid. So balance will need to pay by third week or maximum third week, we will complete this. Because the funds are required now to increase the business, et cetera. So we are focusing to convert it as early as possible.
Rishi Kothari
analystOkay. Got it. And -- this will be converted by someone [indiscernible] warrants.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes.
Operator
operatorThe next question comes from Nitin Varma, who's an investor.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeAm I audible?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeYes. Sir, my question is, like if -- what are the certainty of this government contract getting finalized? I mean, is there any chance that this government contract is not finalized that you are talking about?
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language] But we are confident that we will -- we'll get this.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeYes. That's what I'm asking. I mean is there any chance that [Foreign Language]
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language] otherwise we it would have finalized in September itself.
Unknown Attendee
attendee[Foreign Language] What will be the revenue for this year? I suppose if this doesn't get finalized then?
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language] So the tender value is INR 500 crores. So we are expecting INR 100 crores revenue in this year of this tender. [Foreign Language] INR 600 crores definitely will complete, but that is more than 20% growth. And if you see the growth compared to last year, the 20% we have already achieved maintaining the achievement of 20%.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeYes, yes. That I can see but market is more excited about INR 700 crore projection.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes. We are working very hard, sir. We are working very hard and fully trying to convert this tender as early as possible so that it will be great for our company and our investors.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeOkay. So I'm just taking the negative case if the government and has not finalized, then this acquisition which you are doing, which is completed in this quarter...
Sanjay Gupta
executiveOne acquisition is already almost completed. And today is 19th. So we are trying to announce by 30th November or maximum second of December. And because some due diligence that et cetera, has already done. Now it is under finalization of the thing. So it will be announced within 2 weeks maximum.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeOkay. How much revenue can we expect this year from this acquisition?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveThat we will report all those numbers into the market once it comes. Yes. And -- but we are promising that this 20%, 25% growth, what we are doing, we will be achieving that in the Q3 and Q4, as well.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeOkay. And you -- on the last con calls, you said that PAT margins will be 5%. But today, you are reiterating that it will be between 4% to 5%. So what is the -- what is going to be seen? Is going to be approximately 5% or it could be early 4% also like 4.05%, something like that.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveYes, yes. Sir, so we always say that we will try to achieve between 4% and 5% in the next -- in the year '25, which is a significant increase from last year. So last year, we closed somewhere around 2.8% PAT without one-offs. So there was a one-off of INR 18 crores. So INR 14 crores roughly was a PAT. And this year, we are trying to achieve 4-plus percent growth. So it will be between 4% to 5%.
Sanjay Gupta
executive4% to 5%, we are targeting our PAT.
Unknown Attendee
attendeeBest of luck for future quarters.
Operator
operator[Operator Instructions] The next question is from the line of Subhankar Ojha from SKS Capital and Research Private Limited.
Subhankar Ojha
analystAm I audible now?
Operator
operatorYes sir, please go ahead.
Subhankar Ojha
analystSo a couple of them. So one, what will be the total share outstanding after conversion of the warrants and preferential -- preference, which you said will happen by December.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveSorry, sir? Total?
Subhankar Ojha
analystThe total number of shares outstanding would be how much?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveSir, so roughly 195,000 plus 140,000, 335,000. So these 335,000 shares are outstanding after -- as on today. So remaining are already converted.
Subhankar Ojha
analystOkay. And sir, post the conversion of these, what will be your total net debt -- net borrowing? As of now, your balance sheet basically September-end is showing INR 214 crores of borrowing. And what would be your net debt number post the conversion of preference?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveSo net debt is INR 86 crores as on 30th September compared to INR 80 crores of the March '24 and INR 110 crores of the March '23. You, I think, including the lease liability also which is...
Subhankar Ojha
analystLease liability, so excluding that...
Himanshu Sharma
executiveThat's a operating lease?
Subhankar Ojha
analystRight. And post the conversion of the promoter. So how much would the total borrowing be, the net figure? Will further come down?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveNot really because we are working for these all the growth, we need to plan -- we are working on a few debt also. So in the coming quarters, actually, debt will increase for the growth of the company. [indiscernible]
Subhankar Ojha
analystOkay. Secondly, so I missed the level now...
Sanjay Gupta
executiveOur target is to make it a debt free company, but because of the growth, now some assets we need to buy so that's the...
Subhankar Ojha
analystYes. I hear you said, you are planning for to inorganic basically opportunity over the next couple of quarters. So that may...
Sanjay Gupta
executiveSo we are working with a leasing model and some purchasing model also. If we buy it, then that will increase, but asset will also increase accordingly.
Subhankar Ojha
analystAll right. Sir, secondly, you said you have 2 contracts actually from Dalmia and UltraTech which is worth INR 60 crores over the next 5 years?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveNo, no, no that is UPSRTC.
Subhankar Ojha
analystNo, sorry. So from Dalmia and UltraTech, what's the value of the contract? And for how many years?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveWith the contract they are making for the 3 to 5 years. And it is -- they are having the good volume of business. It is on us how much we can service them. So our target is to complete the business of around INR 100 crores per annum from these 2 companies.
Subhankar Ojha
analystHave you already started?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, already started with both, already started. As of now, we are in around, I think, INR 1.5 crores or INR 2 crores per month as of now. So we have to increase the business from INR 2 crores to INR 8 crores from these 2 companies.
Subhankar Ojha
analystCorrect. Yes. And obviously, I'm wishing you best of luck for this last contract you have just mentioned. So I mean what is -- I mean, obviously, we'll get it probably, if not by December then next quarter, maybe the delay in finalizing those. But typically, if you look at our H1 versus H2 performance. So we have done H1 -- so H2 is obviously better for us, but you have never done like doubling of our revenue in H2 versus H1? Like historically, we have done a 20%, 30% growth H1 versus H2. So like in H1, we have done INR 250 crores, if I assume a 20% -- 30% growth. So H2, it's probably INR 325 crores and another is INR 100 crores is for '25, which you are exiting from that new contract. So if you do not give there or this a delay in that, probably will end up doing somewhere about INR 600 crores or so.
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language] INR 600 crore we are achieving, which is around 20%, 22% growth.
Subhankar Ojha
analystYes. Yes. Got that. And finally, so you mentioned a few other new clients like some Shyam Metalics which is steel, any other clients in the cement space other than Dalmia and Ultra?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes. There are another 5, 6 clients are there, that is hopefully, like JK Cement, [Foreign Language] So we are talking to those companies. And we may get the business from them because [Foreign Language]
Subhankar Ojha
analystYes. No, no, great. I mean the working with Ultra and Dalmia, you will get the credibility. And so basically...
Sanjay Gupta
executive[Foreign Language]
Subhankar Ojha
analystYes. And so basically, your Express Parcel, you're saying INR 4 crore per month is your target. Is that so?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, as of now, it is around INR 2 crores, but business is available in the market.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveDouble that number there, and you're going to do 2 or 4x in the cement business. I mean, basically, which can probably materialize next year, maybe FY '26. So basically, these 2 are going to be your big growth driver for the next year, probably Express Parcel revenue from cement business.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes, yes.
Operator
operatorThe next question is from the line of Subhash V. from Value Investments.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystSo you said there will be 2 acquisitions, right, 1 with INR 170 crores revenue and other one is around INR 40 crores, INR 50 crores revenue. So the one which is almost closed, which one -- is it possible to tell like which company is it? Is it the with INR 170 crores revenue?
Himanshu Sharma
executiveNo, no. It's first, we have closed INR 45 crore company.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystOkay, got it. And post acquisition will the acquired companies' revenue will be shown in AVG Logistics revenue in Q4?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveYes. Yes.
Subhash Vithaldas Thakrar
analystOkay. And also the PAT margins also will be almost around same as AVG Logistics or will it take time for those companies to improve the margins, same as AVG Logistics?
Sanjay Gupta
executiveNo. PAT margin is [Foreign Language] they're having a 3%, 3.5%. But what will happen that if we merge both the companies, we are losing their cost like, there all offices will closed, and we will merge their offices in our offices. So we had made a plan to how to reduce the -- their office expenses. And we are not increasing our office expenses. We are giving -- accommodating them in our present office.
Operator
operatorThank you. As there are no further questions from the participants, I now hand the conference over to Ms. Vaishnavi Ambokar from Kirin Advisors for closing comments.
Vaishnavi Vinayak Ambokar
attendeeThank you, Dipku. Thank you all for joining the conference call of AVG Logistics Limited. We appreciate your participation and throughout questions raised during this session. We trust the management team had addressed your queries comprehensively. Should you need any further assistance or you want to reach out, you can write us at [email protected]. Thank you once again, the management and Dipku.
Sanjay Gupta
executiveThank you.
Himanshu Sharma
executiveThank you, everyone.
Operator
operatorOn behalf of Kirin Advisors, that concludes this conference. Thank you for joining us, and you may now disconnect your lines.
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