Videocon d2h Achieves Positive Free Cash Flows[1] and Profit After Tax

Videocon d2h Achieves Positive Free Cash Flows[1] and Profit After Tax

MUMBAI, India, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --



Adjusted EBITDA[2] grew 32.4% year on year to INR 2.52 billion  



Net subscriber[3] base stood at 12.29 million 



Videocon d2h Limited (NASDAQ: VDTH) ("Videocon d2h" or the "Company") announced its
financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.



Key Highlights: 




- Revenue from operations grew 23.5% year on year to INR 8.19 billion;
- Subscription and activation revenue grew 23.9% to INR 7.52 billion;
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 32.4% to INR 2.52 billion;
- Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 210 basis points year on year to 30.8%;
- ARPU[4] came in at INR 219;
- Gross subscribers[5]  and net subscribers increased by 0.60 million and 0.43 million
subscribers, respectively, during the quarter;
- Net subscribers base at 12.29 million;
- Churn[6] came in at 0.49% per month; and
- Free cash flow came in at INR 138 million



Key metrics Q1FY17
Gross subscriber additions (million) 0.60
Net subscriber additions (million) 0.43
Adjusted EBITDA (INR million) 2,519
Profit after tax (INR million) 27


Commenting on the results and company outlook, Executive Chairman of Videocon d2h, Mr.
Saurabh Dhoot, said "I'm delighted to share that the first quarter of fiscal 2017 has been
a landmark quarter for our Company in its enduring journey. In this quarter, we have had a
positive profit after tax and achieved free cash flow breakeven. This is a great
achievement.



"In line with our focus on paying down term loans, the Company recently pre-paid
further term loans, strengthening our balance sheet further. We have significantly
de-levered our balance sheet and become a stronger company going from strength to strength,
reducing term loans by around USD 200 million since our IPO, with over USD 55 million
repaid in the current fiscal year."



Speaking on the results, Mr. Anil Khera, CEO of Videocon, d2h said "We are happy to
report that Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 grew 32.4% year on
year, which is primarily a result of strong subscriber growth, higher revenue realizations
and better operating margins. During the quarter, we expanded our retail network in areas
that come under India's Phase III and Phase IV Digitalization program. We are happy to
announce our strategic tie-up with Vodafone to enable recharge using their well
established m-pesa digital wallet and at Vodafone outlets, as it will give our customers
an easy and efficient way to recharge their d2h account at their convenience."



Financial Summary: 



                                          (In INR million, unless otherwise indicated)




% growth
Key financial metrics Q1FY16 Q4FY16 Q1FY17 year on year
Revenue from operations 6,628 7,715 8,185 23.5%
Subscription and activation revenue 6,073 7,056 7,523 23.9%
Adjusted EBITDA 1,903 2,191 2,519 32.4%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) 28.7% 28.4% 30.8%
Profit after tax (loss) (244) (212) 27
Content cost (% of revenue) 37.0% 37.5% 36.1%
Adjusted EBITDA less capex 373 455 887 137.8%
% growth
Key operating metrics Q1FY16 Q4FY16 Q1FY17 year on year
Net subscribers (million) 10.64 11.86 12.29 15.5%
ARPU (INR) 205 214 219 6.8%
Churn per month (%) 0.46% 0.58% 0.49%


During the quarter ended June 30, 2016, subscription and activation revenue grew 23.9%
year on year to INR 7.52 billion. Revenue from operations grew 23.5% year on year to INR
8.19 billion.



Videocon d2h generated Adjusted EBITDA of INR 2.52 billion, reporting a growth of
32.4% year on year. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 210 basis points year on year to 30.8%
during the quarter. Content cost came in at 36.1% of revenue as compared to 37.0% of
revenue a year ago.



The Company reported profit after tax for the first time since its inception of INR 27
million during the first quarter of fiscal 2017. This compares to a net loss of INR 244
million during the first quarter of fiscal 2016.



The Company added 0.60 million gross subscribers and 0.43 million net subscribers
during the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Net subscribers totaled 12.29 million as of June
30, 2016. Churn came in at 0.49% per month for the quarter as compared to 0.46% during the
same quarter last year. ARPU grew by 6.8% year on year to INR 219.



Subscriber acquisition costs in the form of hardware subsidies were INR 1,872 per
subscriber.



The Company had term loans of INR 21.87 billion and total cash and short term
investments of INR 6.12 billion as of June 30, 2016. The Company repaid term loans
amounting to INR 3.87 billion in the current fiscal year. With this, the Company has
reduced total term loans by over INR 13 billion since its IPO.



Conference Call: Dial-in Details 



The results conference call time and details are provided below.




Call #1 Call #2
Date July 26, 2016 July 26, 2016
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6:30am UK time 2:00pm UK time
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Singapore 800 101 2045 / +65 3157 5746 800 101 2045 / +65 3157 5746
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UK 0808 101 1573 / +44 20347 85524 0808 101 1573 / +44 20347 85524
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Forward looking statements 



This earnings release may contain forward-looking statements, as defined in the safe
harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition
to statements which are forward-looking by reason of context, the words "may", "will",
"should", "expects", "plans", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates",
"predicts", "potential", or "continue" and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements. We caution you that reliance on any forward-looking statement involves risks
and uncertainties that might cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such statements. These and other factors are more fully discussed
in the Videocon d2h's registration statement on Form F-4 filed with the SEC and available
at http://www.sec.gov. All information provided in this earnings release is as of the date
hereof, unless the context otherwise requires. Other than as required by law, Videocon d2h
does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or other information in this
earnings release.



Q1 FY17 financial results are available on the SEC web site and company web site
ir.videocond2h.com [http://ir.videocond2h.com ] 



1. We calculate free cash flow as Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditure and net
interest expense, as increased by other income. Free cash flow is not an IFRS measure and
should not be construed as an alternative to any IFRS measure such as cash flow from
operating activities. Free cash flow should not be considered in isolation and is not a
measure of our financial performance or liquidity under IFRS and should not be considered
as an alternative to cash flow from operating, investing or financing activities or any
other measure of our liquidity derived in accordance with IFRS. Free cash flow does not
necessarily indicate whether cash flow will be sufficient or available for cash
requirements and may not be indicative of our results of operations. Free cash flow as
defined herein may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other
companies.



2. We calculate EBITDA by calculating profit or loss after tax as increased by income
tax expense, net finance costs, depreciation, amortization and impairment and reduced by
other income. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for the recognition of fair value of the
Employee Stock Option Plan 2014 recognized as an expense over the vesting period which
amounted to INR 117.77 million for the fiscal year 2016, INR 29.45 million for the fourth
quarter of fiscal year 2016 and INR 21.01 million for the first quarter of fiscal year
2017. Adjusted EBITDA presented in this earnings release, is a supplemental measure of
performance and liquidity that is not required by or represented in accordance with the
IFRS. Furthermore, Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance or liquidity
under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to profit after tax, operating
income or other income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with the
IFRS or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of
liquidity. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is not a standardized term, hence direct
comparison between companies using the same term may not be possible. Other companies may
calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently from our Company, limiting their usefulness as
comparative measures. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA helps identify underlying trends in
our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of the expenses that are
excluded when calculating Adjusted EBITDA. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA enhances the
overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allows for greater
visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in our financial and
operational decision-making.



3. Net subscriber means subscribers authorized to receive DTH broadcasting services on
account of payment of subscription charges or any entry offer at the time of initial
connection, as well as subscribers who are temporarily disconnected due to non-payment of
subscription charges for a period not exceeding 120 days



4. Average Revenue Per User ("ARPU") is calculated by dividing our subscription and
activation revenue by the average of our net subscribers for the period. Subscription and
activation charges are considered on a gross basis without netting off the recharge
margins or discounts provided to the distributors.



5. Gross subscribers means total registered subscribers.



6. Churn has been calculated as the number of subscribers who have not made payment
for at least 120 days and is the difference between the number of gross subscribers and
the number of net subscribers.




Videocon d2h

CONTACT: Nupur Agarwal, nupur.agarwal@d2h.com, +91-22-4255-5000; Dana Diver, TeamVideocond2h@taylor-rafferty.com, +1-212-889-4350


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