VAKRANGEE Q3FY2018-19 FINANCIAL RESULTS

VAKRANGEE LIMITED

Total Income stood at`118.66Crore

EBIDTA stoodat`7.37Crore

PAT stood at`3.71Crore

Mr. Anil Khannaappointed as the new Managing Director and Group CEO

Vakrangee Limited (VL), announced its unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 today.

Key Financial Highlights for Q3FY2018-19 (Consolidated)

Ø  Total Income stood at `118.66crore in Q3FY2018-19 as against ­­`320.06 crorefor the preceding quarter current year.

Ø  EBIDTA stood at `7.37 crore in Q3FY2018-19 as against`7.21 crorefor the preceding quarter current year.

Ø  PAT stood at `3.71 crore in Q3FY2018-19 as against`1.94 crorefor the preceding quarter current year.

Ø  EPS (basic) for the face value of`1 stood at `0.04in Q3FY2018-19 as against`0.02 in Q2FY2018-19.

Leadership Update:

The Board of Directors of the Company have appointed Mr.Anil Khannaas Managing Director &Group CEOof Vakrangee Limited w.e.f. 25^th January 2019.Mr. Dinesh Nandwana, the founder promoter has been elevated to the role of Executive Chairman. Mr.Nandwana is fully committed and would continue to play an active role in the Business strategy and operations.

Commenting on the same, Mr. Dinesh Nandwana, Founder Promoter & Executive Chairman: said that “We are delighted towelcome Mr. Anil Khannato the Vakrangeeleadership team and family.With over 40 years of business experience, Mr. Anil Khannahas the right combination of wealth of knowledge, leadership and business acumen to propel our company to new heights of growth and aspiration. We are confident that he will play a key role in the continued growth at Vakrangee. He brings with him a rich experience and proven capabilities which will immensely benefit our company.

Further, we have been adding senior leadership team members over the last 12-18 months and we believe, we now have the right management team in place to take our company to the next orbit of growth and enhance the corporate governance standards while protecting the company’s values and ethics at all times.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr.Anil Khanna said, “I am excited to join Vakrangee, a company that has built such an overwhelming reputation for being the pioneer for the last mile reach presence through an asset-light franchisee-based business model in the country and delivering superior services to its clients.

Despite the outstanding successes achieved thus far, I strongly believe that Vakrangee’ best years lie ahead. I am looking forward to sharing my experiences and tapping into my deep knowledge to continue to drive and accelerate Vakrangee growth. With growing business and a vibrant team, it will be my endeavor to steer Vakrangee to scale new heights. I am honored and glad at this opportunity to oversee and contribute to the growth of the company.”

Please see below the brief profile of Mr.Anil Khanna, Managing Director &Group CEO of Vakrangee Limited.

Mr. Anil Khanna has joined Vakrangee as Managing Director &Group CEO w.e.f. 25^th January 2019. Prior to Vakrangee he has been at the position of Managing Director of Blue Dart Express Limited with effect from 21st February 2007. He has a proven track record and is well experienced to lead Vakrangee.

He has 40 years of experience in various industries and has been with Blue Dart since 1992 and he moved to the position of Managing Director since 2007.

Under his leadership and guidance, Blue Dart was able to broaden its strategic focus from being an air express company to a full-fledged logistics organization offering a wide range of products and services, as well as Industry specific solutions in air and ground express segments. He was also responsible for developing business potential, driving strong revenue growths and enhancing service quality.He has proven his capabilities in leading his team to achieve exceptional business results.

He has been awarded as Enterprising CEO of the year – Brand Leadership Award. He has also been awarded as Leadership awards - The Greatest Corporate Leaders of India 2013.

He is a graduate from St Stephen's College, Delhi and holds an MBA degree in Marketing and Finance from UBS, Chandigarh.

Strategy Update:

Operation Update on NextenKendras: After successful launch in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) & National Capital Region (NCR),Vakrangeehas launched 3,300+ NextgenVakrangeeKendras across India on 14^th January 2019.  These NextgenVakrangeeKendras offer a comprehensive range of products and services across banking, insurance, ATM, assisted e-Commerce, e-Governance, Financial services and Logistics.

These Nextgen outlets are spread across 19 states, 350+ districts and 2,000+ postal codes of the country, out of which more than 70% outlets are from Tier 5 and Tier 6 cities and towns.

Financial Guidance: During the current financial year, FY2018-19 the entire focus is on upgradation of existing Kendras into NextgenVakrangeeKendras. Financials in the current quarter have seen the maximum impact of the Up-gradation exercise with Revenues and Profitability being materially impacted.

Financials would start improving from March quarter onwards as more and more Nextgen outlets become operational and mature. The Company continues to maintain a robust balance sheet with Debt free status and entire Capexbeing funded through internal accruals.

Nextgen Up Gradation status: Currently there is a clear visibility of 15,000 incremental franchisees who have agreed to upgrade to Nextgen format. Vakrangee’s planned target is to reach at least 25,000 operational NextgenVakrangeeKendrasby FY 2019-20 and further enhance it to reach 45,000 Nextgenoutlet by FY 2020-21 and 75,000 by FY2021-22.