Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing
Listing performance
Scheduled dates
Tentative timetable — a past date is not confirmation the step completed
Issue details
- IPO date
- 23 Dec 2024 – 26 Dec 2024
- Listing date
- 31 Dec 2024
- Face value
- ₹5 per share
- Issue price
- ₹785 per share
- Lot size
- 19 shares
- Listing at
- NSE
- Total issue size
- ₹500 Cr
- Market cap at offer price
- ₹3,992 Cr
- Promoter holding
- 91.83% → 79.82% pre-issue → post-issue
- ISIN
- INE0U3I01011
- Registrar
- Kfin Technologies Ltd.
- Lead managers
- Anand Rathi Advisors Ltd.
- Registered office
- 538, 539, 542 & 543, 7 th Main of Peenya IV Phase Industrial Area, Yeshwanthpur Hobli, Karnataka
Reservation and application size
How the issue is split between investor categories, and what each may bid
| Investor category | Shares | % of net | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor investor · within QIB | 19,05,094 | — | — |
| Market maker | 0 | — | — |
Application size
Minimum 19 shares per lot, in multiples, at ₹785
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (min) | 1 | 19 | ₹14,915 |
| Retail (max) | 13 | 247 | ₹1,93,895 |
| S-HNI (min) | 14 | 266 | ₹2,08,810 |
| S-HNI (max) | 67 | 1,273 | ₹9,99,305 |
| B-HNI (min) | 68 | 1,292 | ₹10,14,220 |
Category limits
| Category | Bid size | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Retail (RII) | Up to ₹2 lakh | Yes |
| Small HNI (sNII) | ₹2 lakh – ₹10 lakh | No |
| Big HNI (bNII) | Above ₹10 lakh | No |
| Employee | Up to ₹5 lakh | Yes |
Bidding at cut-off means accepting the final issue price without naming one. Only retail and employee applicants may do so.
Anchor investors
Institutional allocation placed a day before the issue opens, carved out of the QIB portion and locked in after listing.
Valuation and performance
Valuation at offer price
| Metric | Pre-issue | Post-issue |
|---|---|---|
| EPS (₹) | 12.19 | 15.21 |
| P/E (×) | 64.40 | 51.61 |
| Price to book (×) | 31.77 | — |
| Market cap | — | ₹3,992 Cr |
Key performance indicators
- Return on net worth
- 53.53%
- ROCE
- 54.36%
- Debt / equity
- 0.32
- PAT margin
- 27.85%
- NAV per share
- ₹24.71
- Price to book
- 31.77
Single period as reported. Year-on-year movement is in the financials table below, where every period is published.
About Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing
Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited, incorporated in August 2016 and converted to a public limited company in March 2024, is an export-oriented business specializing in 'build to print' and 'build to specifications' capabilities. The company supplies critical components to major OEMs and their licensees worldwide, with a diverse product portfolio focused on quality and timely delivery. More than 94% of revenue comes from the aerospace sector (aero engine tooling and airframe tooling), with over 90% from exports. Operations span two manufacturing units: Unit I in Bangalore (company facility) and Unit II operated through subsidiary Innomech in Bengaluru Aerospace SEZ. The company depends heavily on its top 10 customers who contribute over 95% of revenue.
Company Analysis
from DRHPUnimech is a global high precision engineering solutions company specializing in complex manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defence, energy, and semiconductor industries, serving as a key link in the global supply chain for critical components.
Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited, incorporated in August 2016 and converted to a public limited company in March 2024, is an export-oriented business specializing in 'build to print' and 'build to specifications' capabilities. The company supplies critical components to major OEMs and their licensees worldwide, with a diverse product portfolio focused on quality and timely delivery. More than 94% of revenue comes from the aerospace sector (aero engine tooling and airframe tooling), with over 90% from exports. Operations span two manufacturing units: Unit I in Bangalore (company facility) and Unit II operated through subsidiary Innomech in Bengaluru Aerospace SEZ. The company depends heavily on its top 10 customers who contribute over 95% of revenue.
Objects of the Issue
- Funding of capital expenditure for expansion through purchase of machineries and equipment by our Company ₹325.88 million p.19
- Funding working capital requirements of our Company ₹252.85 million p.19
- Investment in Material Subsidiary for funding of capital expenditure for expansion through purchase of machineries and equipment ₹439.43 million p.19
- Investment in Material Subsidiary for funding its working capital requirements ₹447.15 million p.19
- Investment in Material Subsidiary for repayment/prepayment of certain borrowings ₹400.00 million p.19
- General corporate purposes p.19
- Purchase of machineries & equipment by our Company p.52
- Funding working capital requirements of our Company p.52
- Investment in Material Subsidiary for purchase of machineries & equipment p.52
- Investment in Material Subsidiary for funding working capital requirements p.52
- Repayment / prepayment of borrowings availed by Material Subsidiary p.52
- General corporate purposes p.52
- Funding of capital expenditure for expansion through purchase of machineries and equipment by our Company ₹ 328.20 million p.107
- Funding working capital requirements of our Company ₹ 252.85 million p.111
- Investment in our Material Subsidiary for: (i) purchase of machineries and equipment; (ii) funding its working capital requirements; and (iii) repayment / prepayment, in full or part, of certain borrowings availed by our Material Subsidiary ₹1,288.56 million p.113
- General corporate purposes p.121
- Purchase of equipment for existing manufacturing facilities p.187
- Inorganic growth including by way of mergers, acquisitions, entering into joint venture or other modes of strategic investment ₹2,500 million p.193
Issue Structure
- Total Issue
- Up to ₹5,000.00 million
- Fresh Issue
- Up to ₹2,500.00 million (Equity Shares of face value of ₹5 each)
- Offer for Sale
- Up to ₹2,500.00 million (Equity Shares of face value of ₹5 each)
- Price Band
- [●] (to be determined)
- Lot Size
- [●] (to be determined)
- Face Value
- ₹5 per Equity Share
Business Model
Build-to-print and build-to-specifications manufacturing of precision components for aerospace, defence, energy, and semiconductor sectors; primarily B2B model based on customer purchase orders; export-oriented business generating over 90% of revenue internationally.
Business Segments
SWOT Analysis
- • Global high-precision engineering solutions company with build-to-print and build-to-specifications capabilities(p.18)
- • Export-oriented business with diverse product portfolio and strong focus on quality and timely delivery(p.18)
- • Well-positioned in Aerospace & Defence GSTE and precision component manufacturing in India serving global OEMs(p.18)
- • Significant revenue growth trajectory over last three fiscal years(p.20)
- • High capacity utilization rates demonstrate operational efficiency(p.41)
- • High-precision manufacturing capability with build-to-print and build-to-specification models(p.125)
- • Approved supplier status with leading aerospace, defence, semi-conductor and energy sector OEMs(p.125)
- • Leading Indian exporter of aerospace components with significant international revenue contribution(p.125)
- • Strong financial performance with 121.71% revenue growth in FY2024 and 27.85% profit margin(p.130)
- • High return on equity of 53.53% in FY2024 indicating efficient capital deployment(p.130)
- • Strategic geographic presence with operations in SEZ and global delivery model(p.125)
- • Advanced manufacturing capabilities for high-precision engineering solutions(p.184)
- • Established player with unique high-barrier-to-entry competitive moat(p.188)
- • Export-driven business model with 97.64% of FY2024 revenues from outside India(p.184)
- • Rapid revenue and profitability growth with CAGR of 139.7% (FY2022-FY2024)(p.185)
- • Strong financial performance with 37.93% EBITDA margin and 27.85% PAT margin in FY2024(p.185)
- • Experienced management team with 90+ years collective experience in aerospace and tooling(p.190)
- • Digital-first manufacturing with proprietary ERP system enabling end-to-end operational integration(p.187)
- • Diverse, high-mix product portfolio across multiple end-use industries(p.184)
- • Diversified manufacturing capability across aerospace, defense, space, satellite, semiconductors, and tooling sectors(p.212)
- • ISO 45001:2018 certification demonstrating safety and occupational health standards(p.213)
- • Growing financial performance with revenue increasing from ₹363.49 million (FY2022) to ₹2,087.75 million (FY2024)(p.252)
- • Established subsidiary Innomech Aerospace Toolings to expand aerospace tooling capabilities(p.213)
- • Strong management team with 13-34 years of experience across finance, operations, IT, and human resources(p.223)
- • Advanced precision manufacturing capabilities with complex build-to-print and build-to-specification expertise(p.303)
- • Strong export orientation with 97.64% of revenue from international markets(p.303)
- • Established relationships with leading global aerospace and defence OEMs(p.302)
- • Multiple manufacturing facilities with industry accreditations(p.303)
- • Significant order backlog with strong pipeline(p.303)
- • Dominant market position in aerospace tooling with no direct peer offering full product spectrum(p.306)
- • Strong and accelerating financial performance with 121.71% revenue growth in FY2024(p.316)
- • High profitability margins with EBITDA margin of 37.93% and profit margin of 27.85% in FY2024(p.307)
- • Strong return metrics with ROCE of 54.36% and ROE of 53.53% in FY2024(p.307)
- • Significant capacity expansion with installed capacity increasing 78.25% to 222,990 hours in FY2024(p.316)
- • Investment-grade credit rating from CRISIL reflecting strong market position(p.321)
- • Extreme customer concentration with top 10 customers contributing over 95% of total revenue(p.33)
- • Heavy dependence on aerospace sector representing over 94% of total revenue from operations(p.33)
- • Significant portion of operations conducted through subsidiary with operational dependency(p.35)
- • History of delays in payment of statutory dues including provident fund and tax deductions(p.34)
- • Insufficient insurance coverage with 4.49% of assets uninsured as of March 31, 2024(p.35)
- • No long-term customer agreements; business dependent on purchase orders subject to cancellation(p.42)
- • High dependence on sub-contractors with limited control(p.43)
- • Delayed statutory dues and tax disputes(p.48)
- • Rising trade receivables and credit collection risk(p.48)
- • High inventory holding costs and demand forecasting risk(p.59)
- • Significant dependence on contract labour with wage liability exposure(p.57)
- • Extended working capital cycle impacting cash flows(p.53)
- • No hedging policy for foreign exchange exposure(p.62)
- • Unrecovered supplier advances and supply chain risk(p.50)
- • High customer concentration with top 5 customers representing 96.80% of revenue(p.130)
- • Significant reliance on narrow customer base with only 16 total customers(p.130)
- • Material subsidiary borrowings of ₹690.65 million as of July 31, 2024 requiring debt management(p.120)
- • High working capital requirements with cash conversion cycle of 117 days(p.130)
- • Extreme customer concentration with top 4 customers representing 96.24% of FY2024 revenues(p.189)
- • Lack of guaranteed revenue flow; order-based and project-dependent rather than program-based(p.182)
- • Heavy dependency on aerospace segment representing 99.35% of FY2024 revenues(p.191)
- • Declining gross margin from 71.97% (FY2023) to 65.90% (FY2024)(p.186)
- • Operational challenges with complex customized products and need for first-time-right manufacturing(p.182)
- • Limited presence in precision engineered components (PEC) manufacturing relative to peers(p.182)
- • Heavy dependence on personal guarantees from five promoters totaling ₹4,000 million across borrowing facilities(p.215)
- • No prior dividend history—no dividends declared in FY2022, FY2023, or FY2024(p.245)
- • Factual inaccuracy in corporate filings regarding registered office change effective date(p.212)
- • Divestment of entire subsidiary (Unimech Healthcare) in December 2023, indicating potential strategic shift or underperformance(p.214)
- • No stated significant financial or strategic partnerships as of DRHP filing date(p.213)
- • Extreme customer concentration with top 10 customers representing 99.45% of revenue(p.304)
- • High dependence on top 3 customers representing 94.09% of revenue(p.304)
- • Significant leverage with net debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21(p.291)
- • Longevity bonus liabilities recorded for key management personnel(p.288)
- • High provision for litigations amounting to ₹32.04 million as at March 31, 2024(p.276)
- • Severe customer concentration with top 10 customers representing 99.45% of revenue(p.307)
- • High reliance on top 5 customers for 96.80% of total revenue, creating customer loss risk(p.307)
- • Limited number of customers (16) creates vulnerability to customer concentration(p.307)
- • Increasing leverage with total borrowings of ₹288.56 million in FY2024 versus ₹222.59 million in FY2023(p.318)
- • Significant capital expenditure requirements with ₹277.99 million spent on capex in FY2024(p.321)
- • Long working capital cycle of 117 days in FY2024 reflecting high inventory and receivables(p.307)
- • Growing demand drivers for Ground Support Tooling Equipment including increased air travel and aircraft maintenance cycles(p.18)
- • Expansion of manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand from existing customers(p.41)
- • New land allotment for future facility expansion in Devanahalli General Industrial Area(p.41)
- • Precision Engineered Components market serving multiple high-value industries including aerospace, energy and semiconductors(p.18)
- • Expansion into new export markets beyond current concentration(p.66)
- • Growth in aerospace, semiconductor, energy and defence sectors(p.54)
- • Capacity utilization improvements at expanded manufacturing facilities(p.54)
- • Capacity expansion to support increasing customer demand with plans to reach higher utilization levels(p.107)
- • Material Subsidiary capacity expansion utilizing 93.62% of installed capacity with significant headroom(p.113)
- • Growth in global aerospace sector with commercial aircraft deliveries projected to reach 1,850 units by 2028(p.152)
- • China+1 strategy creating demand shift away from Chinese manufacturing towards countries like India(p.149)
- • India's Make in India program targeting aerospace sector with government support and FDI attraction(p.150)
- • Expansion of manufacturing sector in India with share projected to grow from 15% to 22% of GDP by 2030(p.148)
- • Significant aircraft fleet expansion in Asia-Pacific region with 11,925 new aircraft by 2042(p.184)
- • Growth of MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) market with no international engine MRO players in India(p.192)
- • Expansion opportunity in USA market as largest aerospace & precision components market(p.191)
- • Emerging opportunity in India's semiconductor manufacturing equipment market(p.192)
- • India's nuclear power expansion with 11 new stations expected and government capacity additions(p.168)
- • Engine MRO segment fastest-growing market with 4.5% CAGR and expected growth to 49% of total MRO market(p.158)
- • Global MRO market shift from mature North America/Europe to high-growth India and China(p.159)
- • Organic growth through expanding manufacturing capacity and new Tech Park facility(p.192)
- • Expansion into renewable energy generation via conventional and non-conventional methods as per MOA(p.212)
- • Growing aerospace and defense sector demand reflected in significant revenue growth from ₹363.49 million to ₹2,087.75 million(p.252)
- • Provision for engineering, technology and designing services to support broader value chain participation(p.212)
- • International expansion through U.S.-based subsidiary (Unimech Global Manufacturing Solutions Inc.) incorporated in Delaware(p.217)
- • SEZ status benefits including 100% income tax exemption for first five years and 50% exemption for next five years on export income(p.209)
- • Growing global aerospace sector demand with increasing aircraft production(p.302)
- • Expansion into new geographic markets and customer diversification(p.305)
- • Increased defense spending and government procurement initiatives(p.303)
- • Growing demand for precision components in semi-conductor and energy sectors(p.303)
- • Potential for localization of aerospace production favoring established manufacturers(p.305)
- • Expansion into high-growth aerospace and defence manufacturing sector globally(p.306)
- • Geographic diversification with presence in 5 countries and growing export revenue(p.306)
- • Capacity expansion to 222,990 hours enabling significant revenue growth potential(p.307)
- • Strong order pipeline with 70.10% increase in purchase orders to 3,174 in FY2024(p.316)
- • Increasing demand from existing customers evidenced by 131.56% growth in sales of goods(p.317)
- • Extreme export dependency with over 90% of revenue from export markets subject to external economic conditions(p.36)
- • Aerospace sector cyclicality and volatility affecting demand for products(p.37)
- • Exposure to foreign exchange and regulatory risks in key export markets (US, Germany, UK)(p.37)
- • Volatility in cost and availability of imported standard parts and raw materials(p.38)
- • Dependence on sub-contractors without exclusive arrangements risking quality and delivery delays(p.42)
- • Leasehold property arrangements with renewal risks and dependence on Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board terms(p.40)
- • Risks and delays associated with export regulations and customs clearance(p.51)
- • Supply chain disruptions and raw material price volatility(p.50)
- • Hazardous manufacturing operations creating safety and liability risks(p.51)
- • Stringent environmental and labour law compliance requirements(p.58)
- • Global economic slowdown and reduced aerospace/defence spending(p.68)
- • Foreign exchange rate fluctuations affecting export competitiveness(p.62)
- • Concentration of revenue in single customer (US market at 92.19%)(p.66)
- • Technological obsolescence and rapid market changes in aerospace and defence(p.54)
- • Global economic growth uncertainty with moderation forecasted at 3.2% for 2024-2025(p.145)
- • Aerospace sector cyclicality dependent on commercial air travel passenger volumes and tourism recovery(p.151)
- • Geopolitical risks affecting supply chains and manufacturing operations(p.145)
- • Currency fluctuation risks with international transactions and USD-denominated equipment purchases(p.110)
- • Competitive pressure in precision engineering from global aerospace suppliers including European manufacturers(p.150)
- • Boeing production issues impacting narrow-body aircraft supply chain demand(p.182)
- • Global commercial aircraft deliveries volatile with significant drop in 2020 (723 units vs 1,606 in 2018)(p.153)
- • Intense competition from established European and American aerospace tooling manufacturers(p.203)
- • Geopolitical risks affecting defense sector despite government support for indigenous programs(p.155)
- • Unfavorable lease arrangements for manufacturing facilities with renewal risks(p.204)
- • Cyclicality and downturns in commercial aviation industry affecting MRO and tooling demand(p.158)
- • High capital intensity and infrastructure requirements as barrier to scale but also competitive pressure(p.188)
- • Highly complex and evolving regulatory environment including labor law consolidations and environmental compliance requirements(p.207)
- • Environmental compliance obligations including hazardous waste management, air and water pollution control with fines up to ₹100,000 or imprisonment up to 7 years(p.208)
- • E-Waste management compliance creating manufacturing and liability obligations for producers and importers(p.209)
- • Foreign investment restrictions limiting single FPI holdings to below 10% of post-Offer Equity Share capital(p.210)
- • Continued dependence on complex import-export regulations requiring IEC maintenance and DGFT compliance(p.210)
- • Cyclical fluctuations in aerospace and defence industries affecting demand(p.303)
- • Economic downturns and reduced defence budgets impacting customer demand(p.303)
- • Rapid technological obsolescence and need for continuous capital investment(p.304)
- • Volatility in raw material prices affecting profitability(p.305)
- • Supply chain disruptions and dependence on third-party suppliers without long-term contracts(p.305)
- • Significant foreign exchange risk from 97.64% of revenues derived from exports(p.306)
- • Lack of formal hedging policy exposing company to unmitigated foreign currency fluctuations(p.306)
- • Cyclical exposure in aerospace and defence end-markets creating revenue volatility(p.321)
- • Intense competition from listed peers in aerospace and defence manufacturing(p.306)
- • Dependence on raw material availability and price volatility affecting profitability(p.324)
Promoters
| Name | Role | Pre-Issue | Post-Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anil Kumar P | Promoter | 27.99% | — |
| Ramakrishna Kamojhala | Promoter/Selling Shareholder | 16.53% | — |
| Mani P | Promoter/Selling Shareholder | 16.53% | — |
| Rajanikanth Balaraman | Promoter/Selling Shareholder | 16.53% | — |
| Preetham S V | Promoter/Selling Shareholder | 11.02% | — |
| Rasmi Anil Kumar | Promoter Group Selling Shareholder | 3.23% | — |
| Ramakrishna Kamojhala | Promoter | — | — |
| Mani P | Promoter | — | — |
| Preetham S V | Promoter | — | — |
| Rasmi Anil Kumar | Promoter | — | — |
| Rajanikanth Balaraman | Promoter | — | — |
| Anil Kumar P | Promoter | 27.99% | — |
| Ramakrishna Kamojhala | Promoter | 16.53% | — |
| Mani P | Promoter | 16.53% | — |
| Rajanikanth Balaraman | Promoter | 16.53% | — |
| Preetham S V | Promoter | 11.02% | — |
| Rasmi Anil Kumar | Promoter Group | 3.23% | — |
| Anil P | Promoter | — | — |
| Mani P | Promoter | — | — |
| Ramakrishna Kamojhala | Promoter | — | — |
| Preetham S V | Promoter | — | — |
| Rajanikanth Balaraman | Promoter | — | — |
| Anil Kumar P | Promoter | 27.99% | — |
| Ramakrishna Kamojhala | Promoter | 16.53% | — |
| Mani P | Promoter | 16.53% | — |
| Rajanikanth Balaraman | Promoter | 16.53% | — |
| Preetham S V | Promoter | 11.02% | — |
| Anil Kumar Puttan | Promoter | 30.32% | — |
| Ramakrishna Kamojhala | Promoter | 17.91% | — |
| Mani Puttan | Promoter | 17.91% | — |
| Preetham Shimoga | Promoter | 11.94% | — |
| Rajanikanth Balaraman | Promoter | 17.91% | — |
| Rashmi Anil Kumar Puttan | Promoter | 3.50% | — |
| Ramakrishna Kamojhala | Promoter | — | — |
| Mani P | Promoter | — | — |
| Ramakrishna Kamojhala | Promoter Selling Shareholder | — | — |
| Mani P | Promoter Selling Shareholder | — | — |
| Rajanikanth Balaraman | Promoter Selling Shareholder | — | — |
| Preetham S V | Promoter Selling Shareholder | — | — |
| Rasmi Anil Kumar | Promoter Group Selling Shareholder | — | — |
Leadership
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