KLG Systel Ltd (www.klgsystel.com ) is an IT company focused primarily on the domestic market and has been providing IT enablement and support to some of the Top 500 Indian companies and the Indian arms of some Fortune 500 companies.
Financial Highlights (not considering dilution post conversion of FCCB’s into Equity shares/ Warrants to promoters):
Equity (Face Value per share of Rs.10): Rs.10.83 crores
Debt: Rs.118.03 crores (includes FCCB funds)
Market Cap: Rs.514.35 crores [as per price of Rs.475 ]
Enterprise Value = Market Cap + Debt = Rs.605.38 crores
Promoter Holding: 25.88 %
Year ended March 31, 2007:
Revenue: Rs.122.97 crores
EBIDTA: Rs.36.92 crores
Profit before Tax: Rs.30.16 crores
Net Profit: Rs.21.94 crore
EPS: Rs.20.22
Dividend: Rs.2.50 per share
Key Business Highlights:
1] KLG Systel’s various Strategic Business Units (SBU’s) are as follows:
a) Power Systems Solutions: It provides on-line IT solutions to power utilities using its self developed software Vidushi, SG61 Technology and other solutions with backing from world renowned companies primarily for determining T&D losses, identifying areas of power pilferage, on spot billing, cheque collection & increased revenue collection efficiency. This division has established itself in the distribution sector and has secured / implemented various orders in the states of Rajasthan HP, UP & Punjab.
b) Automation & Control: It provides generic automation solutions for Metal, Pharma, Food, power, automotive industries providing them enhanced agility in manufacturing, design and supply chain management.
c) Computational Engineering & Sciences: It provides Plant Life Cycle solutions across various user industries.
d) Enterprise Business Solutions: The company has partnered SAP for implementation of its ERP solutions.
2] In the year 2007, KLG achieved a quantum jump in revenues (136% growth YOY), EBIDTA (206% growth YOY), Profit before tax (291% growth YOY) and Net profit (321% growth YOY).
3] In March 2007, KLG Systel raised USD 22 Million by issue of FCCB’s (currently listed on the Singapore Stock exchange) to Goldman Sachs International. These are convertible into equity shares at an initial conversion price of Rs.400 per share. In May 2007, KLG issues 5 lakh warrants (convertible into equivalent equity shares) at Rs.362 per warrant to BNP Paribas Arbitrage & Goldman Sachs (Asia) Finance.
Future prospects:
1] In May 2007, the company launched a worldwide communication intelligent network (www.connectgaia.com) as a viable solution to the global energy and environment crisis. This will be available in India, China, USA, Europe & S.E. Asia. This tool empowers consumers to monitor their electricity consumption.
2] The Power Systems solutions segment plans to enhance its portfolio by expanding services up to 33/66 KV level & also involve in the franchise of power distribution. Power Utilities in India are increasingly aiming towards energy conservation and cost effectiveness and this is expected to benefit KLG as it possesses the necessary capabilities in terms of software (Vidushi, SG61 Technology), EPC jobs and distribution Management systems.
3] The Automations & Control segment will focus on moving up the value chain to enhance its share of enterprise deals and gain a larger market share using the SAPERP & Netweaver platforms.
4] The Computational Engineering & Sciences segment is now in a position to provide complete product design to the design & manufacturing sector.KLG has set up an infrastructure of 250 design stations for harnessing opportunities in this area. It aims to aggressively capture a higher value added market share in the domestic market and also tap the huge Engineering services outsourcing market.
5] The Enterprise Business Solutions segment in partnership with SAP plans to tap the huge Small & Medium enterprises market and medium retail market for ERP solutions.
Valuation:
KLG Systel is in a very niche interesting space which addresses huge untapped potential. The company has so far demonstrated its ability to move up the value chain and address a larger pie of the available market. It offers an exciting play on Power sector solutions & Domestic Engineering services & outsourcing opportunity. Although it remains a high risk stock in terms of execution risks, it has the potential to provide huge returns over an 18-24 month time frame.