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| Product | Quantum (Rs. Cr) | Long Term Rating | Short Term Rating |
| Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) | 325.00 | Provisional | ACUITE C | Assigned | - |
| Total Outstanding Quantum (Rs. Cr) | 325.00 | - | - |
| Total Withdrawn Quantum (Rs. Cr) | 0.00 | - | - |
| Rating Rationale |
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Acuite' has assigned its long term rating of 'Provisional ACUITE C' (read as ACUITE C) on the Rs 325 Cr proposed Non Convertible Debentures of Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd (KHIL).
The rating on the proposed Rs. 325 Cr. NCD is provisional and the final rating is subject to the following documentation requirements: 1. Receipt of the executed trust deed 2. Receipt of the final term sheet and confirmation from trustee regarding the compliance with all the terms and conditions 3. Legal opinion on the transaction, if applicable Rationale for rating assigned The rating assigned takes into account the established track record of the group and promoters in the hospitality industry for more than thirty five years. The group has various established hotel brands accross Maharashtra, Goa and Odisha such as The Orchid, Fort Jadhavgadh and Lotus Resorts. Further, the rating factors in the improvement in operational metrics after the Covid pandemic with an average occupancy in key properties (which account for more than 80% of the revenue) rising to 80% in 9M FY2023 as compared to 65% in FY 2022 and 38% in FY 2021. However, the rating is constrained by below average financial risk profile due to liquidity issues faced by the company in the past which had resulted in take over of bank facilities by Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) in FY 2015 & 2016. Further, the company had also defaulted in its payment to ARCs and opted for a one time settlement (OTS). Going forward, Acuite' expects the financial risk profile and liquidity of the company to improve with refinancing through the issue of NCD, . |
| About Company |
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Established in 1986, Kamat Hotels (India) Limited (KHIL) is one of the pioneer companies of The Kamats Group that has experience over 80 yrs. KHIL is into many hospitality ventures other than hotels and restaurant such as timeshare, clubs, resorts, heritage hotels and much more across India. KHIL is also into Hotel Consultancy, setups, and other such related activities. It is located in Mumbai. The Group is headed by Dr Vithal Venkatesh Kamat who has been spearheading the Kamat Group growth. Now he is the Chief Mentor to the next generation, Mr Vishal Kamat and the host of Professional team members who work under his guidance and experience. KHIL’s most globally recognized brand is THE ORCHID, An Ecotel Hotel, Asia’s first chain of a 5- star, environment-sensitive hotel which has won over 95 National & International awards. The Orchid is in Mumbai, Pune and many more location. KHIL has grown in the past 29 years from a residential hotel to 13 Hotels properties in 4 & 5 Star categories and received 91 prestigious national and International awards under the vision of Dr. Vithal Venkatesh Kamat (CMD) and experienced hotel management Team. These hotels Press Release Kamat Hotels (India) Limited Rating Assigned are situated in the prime locations in various cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Konark, Shimla, Manali and Puri, Goa etc.
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| Standalone (Unsupported) Rating |
| Provisional ACUITE C |
Analytical Approach
| Extent of Consolidation |
| •Full Consolidation |
| Rationale for Consolidation or Parent / Group / Govt. Support |
| Acuite has considered the consolidated financial and business risk profile for Kamat Hotels (India)Limited (KHIL), Orchid Hotels Pune Pvt Ltd, Mahodadhi Palace Private Limited, Kamats Restaurants (India) Pvt Ltd, Fort Jadhavgadh Hotels Pvt Ltd and Orchid Hotels Eastern (I) Pvt Ltd.
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Key Rating Drivers
| Strengths |
| Establish track record along with experienced management
KHIL is the flagship company of Kamat Group and is engaged in operating hotels for more than thirty five years. The group has presence primarily in Maharashtra, Goa and Odisha with established hotel brands such as The Orchid, Fort Jadhavgadh and Lotus resorts. Dr Vithal V. Kamat, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of the company has an experience of more than 38 years in the line of hospitality business. He also rendered consultancy services for formation of restaurants in other countries as well such as Europe, USA, Japan & Singapore. Mr Vishal Vithal Kamat, son of Vithal Kamat is supported and guided by his father towards achieving various milestones.
The operational metrics of the company have improved and have reverted to the pre- Covid levels in 9M FY 2023 after the prolonged pandemic. The average occupancy rate in key properties (which account for more than 80% of the revenue) rising to 80% in 9M FY2023 as compared to 65% in FY 2022 and 38% in FY 2021. Further, the room revenue from these properties has increased to Rs 78.94 Cr in 9M FY2022 as against Rs 43 Cr in FY 2021 and Rs 17.8 Cr in FY 2020. Further, the average room rates have also improved in 9MFY 2022 as compared to FY 2022 and FY 2021. |
| Weaknesses |
| Below Average Financial Risk Profile
The financial risk profile of the company remains below average with the losses recorded by the copmany in past as well as present resulting in erosion of networth and it stood at (Rs 182 Cr) as on 31st March 2022. Further, due to the losses the company does not have sufficient net cash accruals to pay its interest and repayment obligation resulted in poor coverage indicators with Debt-service-coverage-ratio being stood at 0.10 times in FY 2022 as against 0.08 times in FY 2021 and interest-coverage-ratio at 0.74 times in FY 2022 as against 0.32 times in FY 2021. Debt-EBIDTA of the company stood at 12.74 times in FY 2022 as against 36.15 times in FY 2021. High Dependence on refinancing for sustainability of operations KHIL has faced the various liquidity issues in the past which resulted in default in the bank loans and subsequently been taken over by various ARCs. Further, there were delays in the payment to ARCs and OTS has been done with various ARCs such as Phoenix ARC, Invent and ISARC and NDCs are received. However, repayment on account of OTS is pending for ACRE and IARC. The company is issuing the NCD and with the proceeds of NCD is planning to clear all the dues of ACRE, Edelweiss, IARC and of other group companies as well. However, the successful refinancing is dependent on compliance of various precedent conditions including one such condition with respect to signing of binding term sheet with the prospective purchaser for sale of VITS Mumbai prior to disbursement. With the cut off date from ACRE for payment of all the dues before 27th January 2023, timely refinancing of debt is a key sensitivity. |
| Rating Sensitivities |
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| Material Covenants |
2) During the tenor of the facility- 2.5x of the facility amount
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| Liquidity Position |
| Stretched |
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The liquidity position is stretched due to the losses reported by the company in FY 2021 and FY 2022, net cash accruals of the company are negative against the repayment obligation of Rs 233.05 Cr and Rs 386.37 Cr during the same tenure. Further, the current ratio of the company remains below unity throught last three years till FY 2022.
However, with the debt refinancing and sale of VITS Mumbai, liquidity of KHIL may improve in near to medium term. |
| Outlook: |
| Not Applicable |
| Other Factors affecting Rating |
| None |
| Particulars | Unit | FY 22 (Actual) | FY 21 (Actual) |
| Operating Income | Rs. Cr. | 144.58 | 66.02 |
| PAT | Rs. Cr. | (22.67) | (36.29) |
| PAT Margin | (%) | (15.68) | (54.97) |
| Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth | Times | (2.62) | (3.04) |
| PBDIT/Interest | Times | 0.74 | 0.32 |
| Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable) |
| None |
| Any Other Information |
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Supplementary disclosures for Provisional Ratings
A. Risks associated with the provisional nature of the credit rating 1. Lack of third party monitoring of compliance in absence of executed trust deed and no finalized terms in absence of final term sheet 2. In case there are material changes in the terms of the transaction after the initial assignment of the provisional rating and post the completion of the issuance (corresponding to the part that has been issued) Acuite will withdraw the existing provisional rating and concurrently, assign a fresh final rating in the same press release, basis the revised terms of the transaction. B. Rating that would have been assigned in absence of the pending steps/ documentation The rating would be equated to the standalone rating of the entity: ACUITE C C. Timeline for conversion to Final Rating for a debt instrument proposed to be issued: The provisional rating shall be converted into a final rating within 90 days from the date of issuance of the proposed debt instrument. Under no circumstance shall the provisional rating continue upon the expiry of 180 days from the date of issuance of the proposed debt instrument. |
| Applicable Criteria |
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• Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.htm • Consolidation Of Companies: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-60.htm • Default Recognition: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm • Service Sector: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-50.htm |
| Note on Complexity Levels of the Rated Instrument |
| In order to inform the investors about complexity of instruments, Acuité has categorized such instruments in three levels: Simple, Complex and Highly Complex. Acuite’ s categorisation of the instruments across the three categories is based on factors like variability of the returns to the investors, uncertainty in cash flow patterns, number of counterparties and general understanding of the instrument by the market. It has to be understood that complexity is different from credit risk and even an instrument categorized as 'Simple' can carry high levels of risk. For more details, please refer Rating Criteria “Complexity Level Of Financial Instruments” on www.acuite.in |
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