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IIFL Samasta Dec. 23 NCD Tranche-I issue review (Apply)

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•    This is the maiden debt offer from the company.
•    The aggregate size of the issue is Rs. 1000 cr. including green shoe option of Rs. 800 cr.
•    This issue is rated CRISIL AA-/Positive and ACLUITE AA/Stable. 
•    The company has posted growing financial performance with branch expansions. 
•    Investors looking for steady income may park funds for the medium to long term. 

ABOUT COMPANY:
IIFL Samasta Finance Ltd. (ISFL) - formerly known as Samasta Microfinance Ltd. - is a systematically important Non-Banking Finance (non - deposit accepting or holding) Company - micro Finance Institution (NBFC MFI) in India that offers innovative and affordable financial products to women who are enrolled as members and organized as Joint Liability Group ("JLG") from unbanked sections in society including encompassing cultivators, agricultural laborers, vegetable and flower vendors, cloth traders, tailors, craftsmen, as well as household and industrial workers across rural, semi urban and urban areas in India. 

ISFL is a subsidiary of IIFL Finance Limited. It offers wide range of loans tailored for underserved individuals who lack access to traditional banking services and includes income generation loans ("IGL") (to establish a new enterprise or expand an existing business), top-up loans, loan against property, micro enterprise loan, Lifestyle and Family Welfare loans such as dairy cattle loan, sanitation and hygiene, acquisition of daily-use items like cook stoves, water purifiers, solar lights, mobile phones, and other products enhancing their way of life. Going beyond ISFL's financial services, the Company also provides non-financial services, including life and hospicash insurance, along with financial counseling, ensuring comprehensive support for its valued customers. 

The company believes that its customer-centric business model, wide range of product offerings, as well as well-designed product delivery and collection systems, have enabled it to achieve low credit costs. Its average cost of borrowing in Fiscal 2023 and six months' period ending September 30, 2023 were 9.98% and 10.49%, respectively.

It has followed a strategy of contiguous branch expansion across regions. As of September 30, 2023, it had presence with 1485 branches in the 21 states and one union territory in India through 14286 employees (including trainees), serving an active customer base of 27.20 lakh, as of September 30, 2023.

ISSUE DETAILS:
The company is coming out with its maiden debt issue to mobilize Rs. 1000 cr. as an aggregate amount. It has planned a secured NCD issue with a base size of Rs. 200 cr. and has a green shoe option to retain oversubscription to the tune of Rs. 800 cr. It has a shelf limit of Rs. 2000 cr. The company is issuing secured, redeemable non-convertible-debentures having a face value of Rs. 1000 each. A minimum application is to be made of 10 NCDs (i.e. Rs. 10000) and in multiple of 1 NCD (i.e. Rs. 1000) thereon, thereafter. The issue opens for subscription on December 04, 2023, and will close on or before December 15, 2023. Post allotment, NCDs will be listed on BSE and NSE. ISFL is spending Rs. 18.47 cr. for this Rs. 1000 cr. NCD issue and from the net proceeds, it will utilize at least 75% for the purpose of onward lending, financing, repayment of existing borrowings, and maximum up to 25% for general corporate purposes. 

The company has allocated 10% for Institutional portion, 10% for Non-institutional portion, 40% for HNIs and 40% for Retail investors. 

The issue is jointly lead managed by JM Financial Ltd., IIFL Securities Ltd., Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd., and Trust Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd., while Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd. is the registrar of the issue. Beacon Trusteeship Ltd is the debenture trustee. 

This NCD issue has tenors of 24 months, 36 months, and 60 months. It offers a coupon rate ranging from 9.21% to 10.50% with interest payment options of Monthly or Annual, as per the series opted by the investors. The allotment will be in demat mode only. Put and Call option is not applicable for this issue. 

ISSUE RATINGS:
This debt offer is rated CRISIL AA-/ Positive by CRISIL Ratings Ltd., and ACUITE AA/Stable by Acuite Ratings and Research Ltd.  

Instruments with this rating are considered to have high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations and carry very low credit risk. This rating is not a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make or hold securities and investors should take their own decisions.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
On the financial performance front, for the last two fiscals, ISFL has posted a total income of Rs. 1019.93 cr. / Rs. 50.60 cr. (FY22), and Rs. 1753.51 cr. / Rs. 128.18 cr. (FY23). For H1 of FY24 ended on September 30, 2023, it earned a net profit of Rs. 232.97 cr. on a total income of Rs. 1279.49 cr. Thus it posted growth in its top and bottom lines for the reported periods. 

As of September 30, 2023 its net NPAs stood at Rs. 47.26 crore and gross NPA were at Rs. 174.91 crore, which amounts to 0.57 % and 2.11 %, respectively, as a percentage of gross loan book. ISFL's debt equity ratio of 5.19 as of September 30, 2023, will stand enhanced to 6.48 post this issue. As of the said date, its paid up equity capital of Rs. 593.64 cr. is supported by free reserves of Rs. 960.45 cr. 


Conclusion / Investment Strategy

This is the maiden debt offer from ISFL. It has posted growth in its financial performance. Considering its credit rating and firm financial stand, investors looking at steady return may park funds for the medium to long term.

Reviewer recommends Subscribing to the issue.

Review By Dilip Davda on November 29, 2023

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2 Comments

2. Prachi @ Team Chittorgarh.com     Link|December 28, 2023 9:53:13 AM
The allotment is not yet available. We will update the link as soon as it is available.
Thanks for the feedback.
1. Sreecharan Shroff     Link|December 28, 2023 9:44:23 AM
Dear Team,
IIFL Samasta NCD closed on 15th December 2023, allotment is not yet informed.
Could you please check and let us know when the allotment will be informed ?
Thanks,
Sreecharan Shroff