Alivus Life Sciences' Bank Loan Facilities Upgraded to 'IND AA' by India Ratings; Outlook Stable
A credit rating upgrade typically leads to improved access to capital at more favorable terms, reducing borrowing costs and enhancing the company's financial flexibility and market perception.
The credit rating upgrade from 'IND AA-' to 'IND AA' with a stable outlook by India Ratings reflects an improved financial and operational profile, indicating lower credit risk for the company.
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgraded Alivus Life Sciences Limited's (ALS) long-term bank loan facilities to 'IND AA' from 'IND AA-', maintaining a 'Stable' Outlook. The short-term rating was affirmed at 'IND A1+'.
* The upgrade applies to bank loan facilities totaling ₹7,000 million (₹700 crore). * Key factors contributing to the upgrade include: * Healthy revenue visibility, strong EBITDA margins, and a net cash position in FY25. * Strong operational performance in FY25-1QFY26, driven by a niche/complex portfolio despite pricing headwinds. * High capacity utilization (above 95% over FY22-FY25) despite an 86% increase in capacities. * Benefits from its association with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (33% of revenue) through volume supply contracts extending till FY29. * Expected strong credit metrics in the near-to-medium term, despite planned large capex to almost double capacities, due to minimal reliance on external funding. * Being part of the established Nirma Limited group, which adds to its financial flexibility. * In FY25, ALS reported a revenue of ₹23,869 million (₹2,386.9 crore), an EBITDA of ₹6,826 million (₹682.6 crore), and an EBITDA margin of 28.6%. The company maintained a net cash position with ₹5,487 million (₹548.7 crore) in cash on its books. * ALS plans to increase its reactor capacity to 2,690 kilolitres (kl) by 2028 from 1,424 kl in FY25, with the initial phase of greenfield and brownfield expansions funded by internal accruals. * Liquidity remains adequate, supported by significant unencumbered cash, unutilized fund-based limits, and improved free cash flow of ₹2,253 million (₹225.3 crore) in FY25.
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