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Q2 FY25 Revenue from Operations at Rs. 2,304 Million; growth of 12.6% YoY

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October 28, 2024

Q2 FY25 EBITDA at Rs. 296 Million; growth of 2.4% YoY

Q2 FY25 Revenue from MDF is Rs. 1,717 Million; growth of 14.7% YoY

AHMEDABAD, India, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rushil Decor Limited (BSE: 533470) (NSE: RUSHIL), one of the leading suppliers of eco-friendly sustainable MDF Boards, Laminates and Plywood has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30th September 2024.

Financial Performance for Q2 FY25:

₹ In Million

Q2 FY25

Q2 FY24

Y-o-Y

Q1 FY25

Q-o-Q

H1 FY25

H1 FY24

Y-o-Y

Revenue from Operations

2,304

2,046

12.6 %

2,251

2.4 %

4,555

3,974

14.6 %

Gross Profit

1,115

980

13.8 %

1,023

9.0 %

2,137

1,923

11.1 %

Gross Margin%

48.4 %

47.9 %

45.4 %

46.9 %

48.4 %

EBITDA*

296

289

2.4 %

257

15.3 %

553

578

(4.3) %

EBITDA Margin%

12.9 %

14.1 %

11.4 %

12.1 %

14.6 %

PBT*

154

138

11.9 %

166

(7.2) %

320

302

6.0 %

PBT Margin%

6.7 %

7.4 %

7.0 %

7.6 %

PAT

114

106

7.9 %

124

(8.1) %

238

227

4.6 %

PAT Margin%

4.9 %

5.2 %

5.5 %

5.2 %

5.7 %

*For the quarter Q2FY25, if we do not consider forex loss, EBITDA in terms of value would be ₹ 311 Million and PBT would be ₹ 183 Million EBITDA Margins would be 13.5% and PBT Margins would be 7.9%.

Division Revenue:

₹ In Million

Q2 FY25

Q2 FY24

Y-o-Y

Q1 FY25

Q-o-Q

H1 FY25

H1 FY24

Y-o-Y

MDF Boards

1,717

1,497

14.7 %

1,692

1.5 %

3,409

2,964

15.0 %

Laminates

503

491

2.4 %

471

6.6 %

974

906

7.5 %

Other

44.8 %

(4.5) %

172

104

65.4 %

Total

2,304

2,046

12.6 %

2,251

2.4 %

4,555

3,974

14.6 %

Division Volume:

Q2 FY25

Q2 FY24

Y-o-Y

Q1 FY25

Q-o-Q

H1 FY25

H1 FY24

Y-o-Y

MDF Boards (CBM)

72,013

60,413

19.2 %

74,079

(2.8) %

1,46,092

1,19,502

22.2 %

Laminates (Sheet)

7,51,670

7,74,032

(2.9) %

7,64,682

(1.7) %

15,16,352

13,82,296

9.7 %

Business and operational Highlights for Q2 FY2025:

Net Debt to Shareholder Equity at 0.44xConsolidated Basic EPS of Q2 FY2025 is Rs. 0.42 and Diluted EPS is Rs. 0.38Added 105 new dealers and 65 new distributorsMDF Boards:Reported EBITDA of Rs. 226 million with an EBITDA margin of 13.2%Price realization for per CBM in export and India are Rs. 21,308 and Rs. 24,723Capacity utilization optimized at 88%54% revenue of MDF boards contributed by value-added productsLaminates:Reported EBITDA of Rs. 65 million with an EBITDA margin of 12.9%Price realization for per sheet in export and India are Rs. 701 and Rs. 626Capacity utilization for laminates was at 90%

Commenting on the performance Mr. Rushil Thakkar, Managing Director, said:

“In Q2 FY2025, Rushil Decor reported Revenues of Rs. 2,304 million representing a year-on-year growth of 12.6% and a growth in PAT of 7.9%. Improved realizations in our MDF boards export markets significantly contributed to our overall financial performance. The MDF division remained a key growth driver, with a revenue increase of 14.8%, and value-added products now accounting for 54% of total MDF boards revenue.

On the expansion front, our Jumbo Laminate project in Gandhinagar encountered temporary delays due to late machinery supply and heavy rainfall affecting installation. We anticipate operations to commence by the end of Q4 FY2025. Once operational, this facility is expected to produce an additional 2.8 million sheets annually, not only significantly enhancing our production capacity but allow us to enter the Jumbo sized market.

Expanding our international footprint, we have incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore focused on laminates to target the Southeast Asian market more effectively. This initiative is expected to drive revenue growth and improve margins in the region. Our participation in various European exhibitions this quarter has generated additional inquiries for our MDF products, presenting further growth opportunities in international markets.

A planned maintenance shutdown is scheduled at our Chikmagalur unit, which manufactures MDF boards. This routine procedure is conducted every 3 to 4 years to ensure operational efficiency, enhance product quality and sustain over 100% capacity utilization over the next three years.

During this quarter, we added 65 new distributors and 105 new dealers, further strengthening our market presence. Our commitment to sustainability remains unwavering, as demonstrated by our agroforestry initiatives, which enhance our raw material supply chain and contribute to local community development.

As the newly appointed Managing Director, I look forward to leading Rushil Decor through this growth phase, leveraging our management team’s capabilities and executing our strategic initiatives to deliver sustained value for all stakeholders.”

About Rushil Decor

Founded in 1993, Rushil Decor Limited is a globally leading company in modern interior infrastructure and eco-friendly composite wood panels. The company excels in setting industry benchmarks through innovative designs and advanced technology. Operating six cutting-edge manufacturing plants, Rushil Decor has an annual capacity of 3,30,000 CBM MDF and 3.49 million laminates, serving customers in over 54 countries. The company’s product range includes VIR Laminates, VIR MDF boards, VIR MAXPRO (HDFWR) boards, VIR Pre-laminated Decorative MDF/HDFWR boards, VIR Modala Ply, VIR PVC and VIR WPC boards/doors.

Rushil Decor’s commitment to quality, design excellence and customer-centricity distinguishes it in the market. Driven automated plants, world class German technologies and global standards, Rushil Decor relentlessly creates smarter spaces. The company ensures optimal supply chain efficiencies and resource utilization. Strategic local plantations further enhance cost advantages in raw material sourcing, allowing Rushil Decor to meet global market demand effectively and sustainably.

For more details, please visit: www.rushil.com

Media Contact:
Hiren Padhya
Chief Financial Officer
Rushil Decor Limited
hiren.padhya@rushil.com

Churchgate Investor Relations:
Rajiv Pandya / Abhishek Dakoria
Churchgate Partners
+91 22 6169 5988
rushil@churchgatepartners.com

Statements in this document relating to future status, events, or circumstances, including but not limited to statements about plans and objectives, the progress and results of research and development, potential project characteristics, project potential and target dates for project related issues are forward-looking statements based on estimates and the anticipated effects of future events on current and developing circumstances. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and are not necessarily predictive of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward- looking statements. The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results changed assumptions or other factors.

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Trip.Biz Unveils New Product Matrix to Digitalise Business Travel for the Japanese Market

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October 28, 2024

TOKYO , Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group’s corporate travel management brand, Trip.Biz, recently hosted its annual conference, ‘Trip.Biz Transform 2024,’ in Singapore. The event convened approximately 200 corporate clients, partners, and industry leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region. A highlight of the conference was the unveiling of the ‘Trip.Biz Product Matrix’, a suite of innovative solutions designed to optimise every aspect of corporate travel management. Representatives from Tokyo Masters, Trip.Biz’s local partner in Japan, also attended this event.

Japan’s Travel Management Company (TMC) market is highly fragmented and lacks digital maturity, presenting significant challenges for companies. Travel managers often navigate multiple sites to find suitable options, leading to inefficiencies. Additionally, the traditional reliance on offline services and bookings is increasingly incompatible with the needs of businesses that require digital transformation.

Trip.Biz maximises convenience through a customised online business travel booking platform for managers, travel bookers, and travellers. By offering the All-in-One Digital booking tools, Trip.Biz has streamlined the business travel management and sourced the best price for travel managers. Travellers can now book their flights, cars, trains, and hotels in a single platform, with instant online confirmation, no matter where their business takes them.

The ‘Trip.Biz Product Matrix’ is a comprehensive suite designed to optimize corporate travel management. For business travel management, Trip.Biz Online Booking Tool (OBT) and Trip.Biz App are designed to provide consistent global experience, offering features tailored to the needs of various markets. Covering over 10,000 cities worldwide, the platform consolidates content from multiple suppliers, reducing the need to switch between different service providers.

During the panel session themed “Driving Change: Global Reach, Local Focus,” representative from Tokyo Masters remarked, “For companies with primarily local travel, a local travel management company (TMC) offers personalized service and local expertise. For extensive international travel, a global TMC provides a wide network and advanced technology. The best choice depends on the company’s travel needs, budget, and resources, with some opting for a hybrid approach.”

Trip.Biz has established a mature partnership with its local partner, Tokyo Masters. By combining cutting-edge Online Booking Tool (OBT) technology with Tokyo Masters’ nearly 50 years of experience in the Japanese market, Trip.Biz offers a comprehensive range of global and localised content. Through this tech-empowered human service solution, Trip.Biz has been providing meticulous Japanese-style service to over 150 corporate clients in Japan.

With its all-in-one digital solution, Trip.Biz is committed to delivering top-tier services to both local and global clients, driving the digital transformation of business travel.

About Trip.Biz

Trip.Biz, a digital TMC powered by Trip.com Group and headquartered in Singapore, has been elevating business travel management since 2006 with human-centric technology, rich inventory, and sustainable solutions—all on one platform.

Trusted by over 15,000 large-scale corporations and more than 1,000,000 small to medium-sized enterprises globally, Trip.Biz continues to expand its reach, offering round-the-clock global customer service to cater to clients across different time zones.

Contact:
Biz_MKT@trip.com

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KBR Raises $1.3M for Important Causes at 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

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October 28, 2024

HOUSTON, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it raised $1.3 million for deserving charities and community groups at its 18th annual charity golf tournament. The Kingwood Country Club in Kingwood, Texas, was once again the backdrop for the event, held this year on Monday, October 21, and hosted by KBR’s early career professionals’ group IMPACT.

“At KBR, we do things that matter, not only through the work we do with our clients but also through our active community engagement and support,” said KBR President and CEO Stuart Bradie. “The KBR Charity Golf Tournament is a shining example of our commitment to being a positive force of change in our communities. It is an honor to once again support these fantastic organizations that do so much in health care, public safety education, environmental sustainability, and other areas. My thanks to them for their vital work and also to all our tournament volunteers and staff who made the event a success.”

Since 2007, the KBR Charity Golf Tournament has raised more than $11.7 million. Each year, funds raised through the tournament go to organizations that align with KBR’s vision and values. This year’s recipients are:

Angel Flight South CentralBuffalo Bayou PartnershipCamp For AllThe Chester Pitts Charitable FoundationHouston Fire Department Operation: Stocking Stuffer Toy DriveHouston Police Department Greater Houston Police Activities LeagueHouston WildernessMarine Corps Scholarship FoundationPTSD Foundation of AmericaSt. Baldrick’s FoundationSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

For more information about the event, visit charitygolf.kbr.com or search KBR’s social media platforms using #KBRCharityGolf.

About KBR

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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LF Decentralized Trust Adds HKMA, Mastercard, and More as Members

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October 28, 2024

Spotlights Line-up of New Projects, Releases, Labs, and Deployments at First Meeting of Global Community at Member Summit

SAN FRANCISCO and HONG KONG, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –Today, Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LF Decentralized Trust), the premier open source foundation for decentralized technology ecosystems, announced Gala Games, Mastercard, Qila, and Stellar as additional general members. In addition, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has joined as an associate member.

The involvement and investment from these additional members will be valuable as we scale LF Decentralized Trust

With HKMA, there are now a total eight central banks and financial authorities that are associate members of LF Decentralized Trust. As members, they play a valuable role in defining the technical requirements for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and encouraging consistent development and application of common components in projects worldwide. This work is on display in sessions like the Project Ensemble roundtables taking place during Hong Kong Fintech Week, which features contributions and insights by Daniela Barbosa, General Manager of Decentralized Technologies at the Linux Foundation and Executive Director of LF Decentralized Trust.

“As we continue to develop and enhance the Ensemble Sandbox, the HKMA is proud to support the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust as a founding member,” said George Chou, Chief Fintech Officer, Hong Kong Monetary Authority. “This initiative aligns perfectly with Project Ensemble’s commitment to fostering innovation through open-source technologies. By leveraging decentralised technology in the Sandbox, the HKMA aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, security and interoperability of the tokenisation market in Hong Kong. We believe that collaboration within this vibrant ecosystem can promote meaningful advancements in financial services, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders.”

These new members joined in time for LF Decentralized Trust Member Summit, the first convening of the organization’s global member community. Member Summit is a member-only forum for discussing the growing line-up of LF Decentralized Trust projects, labs, and deployments and engaging the global community in planning for the upcoming year. As a lead-up to the summit, the technical leadership of LF Decentralized Trust projects gathered for a two-day, invite-only Maintainer Days event to share knowledge, collaborate, and strategize project roadmaps.

The Member Summit agenda featured speakers from around the world sharing development and deployment updates and lessons, including the latest on multiple new labs and projects as well as deep dives into cross chain, token, and privacy requirements and technologies.

“The creation of LF Decentralized Trust has created a groundswell of interest and action from new and existing members and project communities,” said Barbosa. “There is a robust pipeline of proposals for new technologies to come under our umbrella as new projects, labs, and updates, reflecting the excitement for a neutral host for this next generation market infrastructure. The involvement and investment from these additional members will be valuable as we look to scale LF Decentralized Trust to meet the needs of the community and the market.”

New General Member Quotes

The support of LF Decentralized Trust’s members is what makes it a neutral home for technical collaboration and innovation:

Gala Games

“Our membership in LF Decentralized Trust and collaboration with the Hyperledger Fabric community represent a groundbreaking moment in Gala’s journey to reshape entertainment through decentralized technology,” said Eric Schiermeyer, founder and CEO of Gala Games. “With GalaChain, we’re creating a blockchain specifically designed for the worlds of gaming, film, and music—an industry-first. We’re excited to work with the best in the field, driving innovation and setting the standard for Web3 entertainment.”

Mastercard

“Mastercard and the Linux Foundation share a common vision to drive innovation, set new standards for digital transactions, and foster a more inclusive and efficient digital economy,” said Raj Dhamodharan, executive vice president, Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard. “As a founding member of the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust, we’re excited to bring our expertise and Multi-Token Network (MTN) solution together to advance secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions that support the future of global financial applications and services.”

Qila

“Qila.io is excited to become a member of the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust, contributing to the transformative journey of Web3 infrastructure, where decentralized solutions are reshaping value creation,” stated Sid Ugrankar, CEO of Qila. “By joining this esteemed initiative, we are committed to empowering enterprises, developers, and communities to seamlessly adopt blockchain and tokenization technologies. Our focus is on fostering innovation and transparency to support a more secure and inclusive digital ecosystem, driving impactful changes, and helping to build the decentralized economy of tomorrow.”

Stellar

“The Stellar Development Foundation is joining LF Decentralized Trust because it aligns with the foundation’s mission to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology,” said Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dix. “Being a part of LF Decentralized Trust gives the Stellar Development Foundation the opportunity to collaborate with other leaders in blockchain to shape this technology and deliver real world utility that solves problems for people.”

About Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust

LF Decentralized Trust is the neutral home for the open development of technologies that empower organizations to innovate with secure and resilient code. It is the Linux Foundation’s flagship organization for a broad range of technologies and standards that deliver the transparency, reliability, security, and efficiency required for a digital-first economy. Supported by a diverse, global base of members and communities, LF Decentralized Trust champions open source best practices across a growing ecosystem of blockchain, ledger, identity, cryptographic, and related technologies. To learn more, visit: www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org.

About the Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, OpenChain, OpenSSF, PyTorch, RISC-V999, SPDX, Zephyr, and more, are critical to the world’s infrastructure. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.

The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see its trademark usage page: www.linuxfoundation.org/trademark-usage. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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LF Decentralized Trust
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