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Alldigi Tech Ltd

| Q4 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤12th May 26

Summary : Alldigi Tech reports strong FY26 financials, driven by international expansion and Tech & Digital growth, with a positive outlook for FY27 focusing on AI integration and high-margin business.

Management Perspective positive : I'm pleased to report continued strong financial performance. Operationally, we have achieved steady revenue growth with a healthy EBITDA margin while continuing to expand our offerings and capability. We are confident of sustaining our growth momentum going forward. We are looking for a best year ahead in FY '27.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. FY26 revenue from operations grew 9.6% year-on-year to INR598.7 crores.
  2. EBITDA increased 25% year-on-year to INR162 crores, with margins improving to 27.1%.
  3. International business share rose from 64% to 67% of total revenue.
  4. Tech & Digital business revenue grew 16.5% year-on-year to INR156.2 crores.
  5. Processed 191.5 lakh employee records for the full year FY26.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Strategy focuses on deepening client relationships and expanding global reach.
  2. Driving efficiency through technology and AI, including AI-enabled HRMS Version 2.
  3. Targeting RCM, international insurance, and collections in the BPM segment for FY27.
  4. Anticipate mid-teen revenue growth for the upcoming fiscal year.
  5. Evaluating inorganic acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic goals.

Management Insights

  1. New CEO Natarajan Laxsmanan brings 25 years of industry experience, focusing on HR/payroll and BPM.
  2. Pleased with continued strong financial performance and operational expansion.
  3. Strategic intent to increase international business and move towards high-margin segments.
  4. Investing in platform enhancements and AI infusion for efficiency and customer value.
  5. Confident in sustaining growth momentum and delivering superior financial performance.

Risk Factors

  1. Strategic shift away from low-margin business may impact short-term growth.
  2. Macroeconomic conditions have caused some client decisions to be put on hold.
  3. AI presents both a challenge and an opportunity, requiring continuous adaptation.
  4. Potential for client headcount reduction due to AI implementation.

Good To Know

  1. New CEO Natarajan Laxsmanan was previously COO for Digitide, the group company.
  2. Company is upgrading offices in Chennai and Noida, with an investment of INR20 crores.
  3. Current annual admin and facility capex is typically INR20-25 crores.
  4. 48% of the current order book is from international clients.
  5. 90% of recent growth in Tech & Digital came from new customers.

Key Drivers

  1. AI-enabled platform launch.
  2. International business expansion.
  3. High-margin business focus.
  4. Strong sales team performance.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Company is competitive, in some areas ahead of competitors with AI-based offerings.
  2. AI is seen as both a risk and an opportunity, driving internal and external enhancements.
  3. Strong sales team focuses efforts on international mix for better margins.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Macroeconomic conditions caused some large clients to put decisions on hold.
  2. Customer feedback on AI-based solutions is positive, driving new onboarding.
  3. Existing customer headcount is stable, not anticipating major negative or positive growth.
  4. High ratings and increasing feedback on social media platforms.

Financial Highlights

  1. Management clarified revenue growth divergence from payroll process growth is due to one-time activities and international business.
  2. International margins are typically higher than domestic, both remain good.
  3. 3.3% of revenue growth is from currency depreciation, 6.3% from company efforts.
  4. Expect margins to remain robust, targeting 1-1.5% growth year-on-year.
  5. Segment margin reconciliation gap is due to unallocable costs and other income/expenses.

Product Composition

  1. Strategic move to exit low-margin BPO business, focusing on international and high-margin clients.
  2. BPM growth is dependent on client size and onboarding timing.
  3. RCM business has already started and doubled in FTEs.
  4. Tech & Digital business is expected to grow faster than BPM.
  5. International clients contribute over 60% of ACV wins.

Strategic Considerations

  1. CEO's focus areas include technology enablement and platform enhancement, like AI-enabled HRMS V2.
  2. AI integration aims for efficiency, accuracy, and improved turnaround time internally and for customers.
  3. Evaluating inorganic acquisitions that align with strategic growth.
  4. Sales team structured to focus on specific geographies and international markets.
  5. Deals with large clients (5000+ employees) are closed at CEO/CFO levels.