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Kross Ltd IPO

Status: Closed

Overview

IPO date
09 Sept 2024 to 11 Sept 2024
Face value
₹ 5 per share
Price
₹ 228 to ₹240 per share
Issue Size
20,833,333 shares
(aggregating up to ₹ 500 Cr)
Allotment Date
12 Sept 2024
Listing at
NSE
Issue type
Book Building
Sector
Auto Ancillaries

Objectives of Kross Ltd IPO

Initial public offer of up to 2,08,33,332 equity shares^ of face value of Rs. 5 each of the company for cash at a price of Rs. 240 per equity share (including a share premium of Rs. 235 per equity share) ("Offer Price") aggregating up to Rs. 500.00 crores^ ("Offer") comprising a fresh issue of up to 1,04,16,666 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each by the company aggregating up to Rs. 250.00 crores^ (the "Fresh Issue") and an offer for sale of up to 1,04,16,666 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each (the "Offered Shares") aggregating up to Rs. 250.00 crores^ (the "Offer for Sale"), comprising up to 7,000,000 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each aggregating up to Rs. 168.00 crores^ by Sudhir Rai , up to 3,416,666 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each aggregating up to Rs. 82.00 crores^ by Anita Rai (the "Promoter Selling Shareholders"). The offer shall constitute 32.30% of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital of the company. ^Subject to finalisation of basis of allotment

Kross Ltd IPO Strategy

  • Expand capacities at its existing manufacturing facilities to increase manufacturing scale for its existing products and creation of new products.
  • Create manufacturing capabilities in axle beam extrusion and backward integration capabilities into the seamless tube.
  • Expand its geographical reach through growing exports.
  • Continuing focus on reduce operating costs and improving operational efficiency.
  • Improve its financial profile.

About Kross Ltd

Kross Limited was incorporated as 'Kross Manufacturers (India) Private Limited', as a Private Limited Company vide Certificate of Incorporation dated May 9, 1991, issued by the Registrar of Companies, Bihar at Patna. Thereafter, the name of Company was changed from 'Kross Manufacturers (India) Private Limited' to 'Kross Private Limited' dated September 26, 2016. Again, the name of Company was changed upon conversion from a Private Limited Company 'Kross Private Limited', to Public Limited Company 'Kross Limited' and a fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies Jharkhand at Ranchi dated January 17, 2017. Kross are a diversified player in manufacturing and supply of trailer axle and suspension assembly and a wide range of forged and precision machined high performance safety critical parts for medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCV) and farm equipment segments. The Company supplied their first product, joint cross to Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company Limited (Telco Limited) in 1997. Later, in 2001, it diversified and expanded the business into tractor components and started working with TAFE. Further, it started working with Ashok Leyland by launching output flanges in 2006. In 2008, it installed Upsetter Forging Equipment (4' & 5') and started manufacturing of axle shafts for Tata Motors. Thereafter, it installed the Press Forging Equipment by installing 2500 and 2000 tonnes mechanical press during that period. In 2014, the Company started business operations for rockshafts with International Tractors Limited. It launched Spider Bevel Gears for TAFE in 2016; commissioned a New manufacturing Unit 4 Facility Anti-Roll Bar and Stabilizer Bar for OEM's in 2018. In 2019, it commenced manufacture and sale of trailer axle and suspension assemblies. In 2022, it set up foundry Unit-5, a high pressure mould line along with its machine shop. The Company propose an Initial Public Offer aggregating Rs 500 Crore by raising capital of Rs 250 Crore Fresh Issue Equity Shares and Rs 250 Crore Equity Shares through Offer for Sale.

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Strengths

  • arrowLong standing relationship with large OEMs and their tier one suppliers, domestic dealers and fabricators for its trailer axle and suspension business complemented by a diversified network of dealers for its trailer axle and suspension assembly business.
  • arrowWide recognition as one of the prominent manufacturers of trailer axles and suspension assemblies in India and one of the few players domestically with the competency to manufacture trailer axles and suspension assembly in-house.
  • arrowDiversified product portfolio with a focus on continuous value addition.
  • arrowIntegrated manufacturing operations coupled with in-house product and process design capabilities which offer scale, flexibility and comprehensive solutions.
  • arrowTrack record of sustained growth and strong financial performance.

Risks

  • arrowCustomer concentration risk - its top five customers contributed a significant portion (more than 66.00% in each of the previous three Fiscals) of its revenues. The loss of a major customer or reduction in demand for its products from any of its major customers may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowEnd-user industry risk - Demand for its products is linked to growth and trends in sales of vehicles by its customers. Decline in sales of its customers may adversely affect the demand for the company products which in turn would adversely impact its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowProduct concentration risk - the company derives a portion of its revenue from the sale of trailer axle and suspension assemblies for medium and heavy commercial vehicles ("M&HCV"). Any reduction in demand for its key products on account of regulatory changes or changes in technologies including but not limited to shift in renewable/ green energy would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
  • arrowThe company derives a substantial portion of its revenue from supply of trailer axle and suspension assembly and a wide range of forged and precision machined high performance safety critical parts for medium and commercial vehicles ("M&HCV") and farm equipment segments. Any change in demand for such components would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
  • arrowManufacturing facility disruption risk - its manufacturing facilities are subject to operating risks. Any shutdown of its manufacturing facilities of its existing or future manufacturing facilities or other production problems caused by unforeseen events may reduce sales and adversely affect its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowManufacturing facility geographical concentration - its manufacturing facilities are located in the same geographical location and any disruptions in its manufacturing process due to local and regional factors could have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.
  • arrowProduct quality risk - the company is subject to strict quality requirements and any product defect issues or failures by it to comply with quality standards could adversely affect its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
  • arrowLack of long-term contracts - the company does not have firm commitment agreements with its customers. If the company customers choose not to source their requirements from it, there may be a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
  • arrowInventory management risk - If the company fails to accurately predict the demand for its products or if customers vary or cancel production orders, its may incur costs associated with excess inventory, including towards raw material charges, elongated working capital cycle and storage costs, any or all of which can adversely impact its financial results, profitability and future prospects.
  • arrowThe Company is unable to trace certain filings pertaining to historical secretarial information, minutes of board and shareholders' meetings, copies of share transfer forms and certain records from the statutory registers.
  • arrowProduct pricing risk - Pricing pressure from customers may adversely affect its gross margin, profitability and ability to increase the company prices.
  • arrowRaw material sourcing risk - the company depends on a limited number of third parties for the supply of raw materials and failures by its suppliers to meet their obligations may cause change in availability and cost of raw materials which may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowRaw material price risk - Change in availability and cost of steel, its primary raw material may adversely affect the company's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowProfit margin related risk - the company operates in a competitive industry where its profitability is impacted by a variety of factors including cost of raw materials, finance cost, labour costs and pricing pressure. Revenue growth may not directly lead to increased profits due to volatility in its profitability margin.
  • arrowGeographical market concentration risk - Nearly all of its revenues from operations are derived on sales made within India (more than 98.00% in Fiscal 2024 and more than 99.00% in each of Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022). Its business is therefore significantly affected by fluctuations in general economic activity in India.
  • arrowCounter-party credit risk - If its customers dispute or default on their payment obligations to the company, its may be subject to adverse cash flows and may be required to spend significant amounts in recovering amounts due, in turn adversely impacting its cash flows, results of operations and future prospects.
  • arrowReliance on third party transporters - the company relies on third-party transportation providers for distribution of its products. Any failures by any of its transportation providers to deliver its products on time, or in good condition, or at all, may adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations.
  • arrowOperational hazards - Activities involving its manufacturing process can be dangerous and can cause injury to people or property in certain circumstances.
  • arrowLabour related risk - Availability and cost of labour may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowThe Company, in the past, has delayed in the payment of statutory dues.
  • arrowThe company intend to utilise a portion of the Net Proceeds for funding the purchase of certain equipment, plant and machinery. The company is yet to place orders for purchase of a majority of such equipment, plant and machinery and there can be no assurance that the company will be able to place orders for such equipment and machinery, in a timely manner or at all.
  • arrowThe Company intends to utilise a portion of the Net Proceeds of the Fresh Issue towards the long term working capital requirements of the Company which are based on certain assumptions and estimates.
  • arrowObjects of the Fresh Issue for which the funds are being raised have not been appraised by any bank or financial institution and any variation in the utilization of its Net Proceeds as disclosed in this Red Herring Prospectus would be subject to certain compliance requirements, including prior shareholders' approval.
  • arrowThe Company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer for Sale portion.
  • arrowCapital expenditure funded through the Net Proceeds of the Fresh Issue may not yield desired benefits and its may not be able to increase the company overall revenues or profits from the operations of machinery and equipment purchased through the deployment of Net Proceeds.
  • arrowDependence on management - the company are dependent on its Promoters, Directors and other Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management, including other employees with technical expertise. Any loss of or its inability to attract or retain such persons could adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • arrowIntellectual property secrecy risk - the company does not hold any patents or other form of intellectual property protection in relation to its manufacturing processes and product designs, and its inability to maintain the integrity and secrecy of its manufacturing processes or its product designs may adversely affect its business.
  • arrowAn inability to manage its growth may disrupt the company's business and reduce its profitability.
  • arrowCompetition risk - the company faces competition from both domestic as well as international players and its inability to compete effectively may have a material adverse impact on its business and results of operations.
  • arrowIndustry information included in this Red Herring Prospectus has been derived from an industry report prepared by CRISIL Limited exclusively commissioned and paid for by it for such purpose.
  • arrowIntellectual property infringement risk - the company does not possess registered trademarks for its corporate logo and name and may be unable to protect ourselves from infringement of its trademarks or unauthorised passing off of counterfeit products.
  • arrowRelated Party Transactions - the company has entered, and will continue to enter, into related party transactions which may involve conflicts of interest. Further, its Promoters, Directors and Key Managerial Personnel have interests in it other than reimbursement of expenses incurred and normal remuneration or benefits.
  • arrowA failures to comply with financial and other restrictive covenants imposed on it under its financing agreements may cause the company to default on these agreements, which may adversely affect its ability to conduct its business and operations.
  • arrowThe company has significant amounts of short term (current) borrowings a large part of which are repayable on demand. If the company experience insufficient cash flows to enable it to fund working capital requirements or to service its short term (current) borrowings, there may be an adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowAn adverse determination in a significant product liability or performance improvement claim or significant replacement costs may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowFailures or disruption of our IT systems, or cybercrimes or similar disruptions, may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • arrowExchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect its business, financial conditions, cash flows and results of operations.
  • arrowThe company has substantial capital expenditure and working capital requirements and may requires additional capital and financing in the future and its operations could be curtailed if the company is unable to obtain the required additional capital and financing when needed.
  • arrowCertain non-GAAP financial measures and certain other statistical information relating to its operations and financial performance like Gross Profit, Gross Margin, EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Return on Equity, Return on Capital Employed, PAT Margin, Gross Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio and Net Debt to EBITDA have been included in this Red Herring Prospectus. These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures of operating performance or liquidity defined by Ind AS and may not be comparable.
  • arrowThe average cost of acquisition of Equity Shares for its Selling Shareholders may be lower than the Offer Price.
  • arrowThe company is subject to various laws and regulations in jurisdictions where its operates including environmental and health and safety laws and regulations. Failures to comply with regulations or maintain approvals may subject it to increased compliance costs, which may in turn result in an adverse effect on its financial condition.
  • arrowIf more stringent labour laws or other industry standards in India become applicable to it, its profitability may be adversely affected.
  • arrowThe company manufacturing facilities are dependent on adequate and uninterrupted supplies of power and fuel; shortage or disruption in power or fuel supplies may lead to disruption in operations, higher operating cost and consequent decline in operating margins.
  • arrowIts operations are dependent on research and development. If the company is unable to continuously develop new products or optimise its processes then its ability to grow, including by expanding its presence across different end-user industries, and, or, compete effectively, might be compromised, which would have an adverse impact on its business and financial condition.
  • arrowIts operational flexibility may be limited in certain respects on account of its obligations under some of the company customer agreements, terms of purchase and established practices.
  • arrowInformation relating to its production capacities and the historical capacity utilization of the company manufacturing facilities included in this Red Herring Prospectus is based on various assumptions and estimates and future production and capacity utilization may vary.
  • arrowIf the company fails to maintain an effective system of internal controls, its may not be able to successfully manage, or accurately report, its financial risks.
  • arrowIts insurance coverage may not adequately protect the company from all material risks and liabilities.
  • arrowThe Company, certain of its Directors and Promoters are involved in certain legal proceedings, which, if determined adversely, may adversely affect its business and financial condition and the company contingent liabilities which have not been provided for may adversely affect its financial condition.
  • arrowThe company has not complied with certain corporate governance requirements in the past.
  • arrowThe company has not incurred certain required portions of its profits towards corporate social responsibility requirements under the Companies Act 2013.
  • arrowIts contingent liabilities and other commitments as stated in the company Restated Financial Information could adversely affect its financial condition.
  • arrowIts Promoters and certain of the company Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel have interests in the Company other than their normal remuneration or benefits and reimbursement of expenses.
  • arrowAll of its immovable properties from where the company operates are leased to it. If the company are unable to renew existing leases or relocate its operations on commercially reasonable terms, there may be an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and operations.
  • arrowIf the company is unable to raise additional capital, its business prospects could be adversely affected.
  • arrowThe Company may not be able to pay dividends or issue bonus shares in the future. Its ability to pay dividends or issue bonus shares in the future will depends on its earnings, financial condition, working capital requirements, capital expenditures and restrictive covenants of its financing arrangements.
  • arrowIts Promoters and Promoter Group will retain majority shareholding in the Company following the Offer, which will allow them to exercise significant influence over it and may cause the company to take actions that are not in its or your best interest.
  • arrowA downgrade in its credit ratings, may affect the Company's ability to avail of debt and could also impact the trading price of the Equity Shares.
  • arrowCertain of its Promoter Group entities and Group Companies are in businesses similar to its and this may result in conflict of interest with the company.
  • arrowMajority of its Independent Directors does not have prior experience of holding a directorship in a company listed on the Stock Exchanges

Kross Ltd Peer Comparison

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Kross Ltd
Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd
Jamna Auto Industries Ltd
Face Value
5
2
1
Standalone / Consolidated
Standalone
Consolidated
Consolidated
Total Income Rs. Cr.
620.25
3954.883
2426.773
EPS-Basis
8.3
20.27
5.15
EPS-Diluted
8.3
20.09
5.14
NAV Per Share
27.14
148.48
22.64
P/E-Basic EPS
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46.55
24.30
P/E-Diluted EPS
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---
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RONW(%)
30.57
12.72
22.74
Latest NAV Period
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Latest NAV
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The IPO opens on 09 Sept 2024 & closes on 11 Sept 2024.

Kross Limited was incorporated as 'Kross Manufacturers (India) Private Limited', as a Private Limited Company vide Certificate of Incorporation dated May 9, 1991, issued by the Registrar of Companies, Bihar at Patna. Thereafter, the name of Company was changed from 'Kross Manufacturers (India) Private Limited' to 'Kross Private Limited' dated September 26, 2016. Again, the name of Company was changed upon conversion from a Private Limited Company 'Kross Private Limited', to Public Limited Company 'Kross Limited' and a fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies Jharkhand at Ranchi dated January 17, 2017. Kross are a diversified player in manufacturing and supply of trailer axle and suspension assembly and a wide range of forged and precision machined high performance safety critical parts for medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCV) and farm equipment segments. The Company supplied their first product, joint cross to Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company Limited (Telco Limited) in 1997. Later, in 2001, it diversified and expanded the business into tractor components and started working with TAFE. Further, it started working with Ashok Leyland by launching output flanges in 2006. In 2008, it installed Upsetter Forging Equipment (4' & 5') and started manufacturing of axle shafts for Tata Motors. Thereafter, it installed the Press Forging Equipment by installing 2500 and 2000 tonnes mechanical press during that period. In 2014, the Company started business operations for rockshafts with International Tractors Limited. It launched Spider Bevel Gears for TAFE in 2016; commissioned a New manufacturing Unit 4 Facility Anti-Roll Bar and Stabilizer Bar for OEM's in 2018. In 2019, it commenced manufacture and sale of trailer axle and suspension assemblies. In 2022, it set up foundry Unit-5, a high pressure mould line along with its machine shop. The Company propose an Initial Public Offer aggregating Rs 500 Crore by raising capital of Rs 250 Crore Fresh Issue Equity Shares and Rs 250 Crore Equity Shares through Offer for Sale.

Kross Ltd IPO will close on 11 Sept 2024.

  • Long standing relationship with large OEMs and their tier one suppliers, domestic dealers and fabricators for its trailer axle and suspension business complemented by a diversified network of dealers for its trailer axle and suspension assembly business.
  • Wide recognition as one of the prominent manufacturers of trailer axles and suspension assemblies in India and one of the few players domestically with the competency to manufacture trailer axles and suspension assembly in-house.
  • Diversified product portfolio with a focus on continuous value addition.
  • Integrated manufacturing operations coupled with in-house product and process design capabilities which offer scale, flexibility and comprehensive solutions.
  • Track record of sustained growth and strong financial performance.

S.No Promoters Name Pre Issue Shares Pre Issue Percentage Post Issue Shares Post Issue Percentage
1 Sudhir Rai 31200140 57.68 24200140 37.51
2 Anita Rai 15199816 28.1 11783150 18.27
3 Sumeet Rai 3800000 7.02 3800000 5.89
4 Kunal rai 3492000 6.46 3492000 5.41

  • Customer concentration risk - its top five customers contributed a significant portion (more than 66.00% in each of the previous three Fiscals) of its revenues. The loss of a major customer or reduction in demand for its products from any of its major customers may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • End-user industry risk - Demand for its products is linked to growth and trends in sales of vehicles by its customers. Decline in sales of its customers may adversely affect the demand for the company products which in turn would adversely impact its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • Product concentration risk - the company derives a portion of its revenue from the sale of trailer axle and suspension assemblies for medium and heavy commercial vehicles ("M&HCV"). Any reduction in demand for its key products on account of regulatory changes or changes in technologies including but not limited to shift in renewable/ green energy would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
  • The company derives a substantial portion of its revenue from supply of trailer axle and suspension assembly and a wide range of forged and precision machined high performance safety critical parts for medium and commercial vehicles ("M&HCV") and farm equipment segments. Any change in demand for such components would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
  • Manufacturing facility disruption risk - its manufacturing facilities are subject to operating risks. Any shutdown of its manufacturing facilities of its existing or future manufacturing facilities or other production problems caused by unforeseen events may reduce sales and adversely affect its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.
  • Manufacturing facility geographical concentration - its manufacturing facilities are located in the same geographical location and any disruptions in its manufacturing process due to local and regional factors could have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.
  • Product quality risk - the company is subject to strict quality requirements and any product defect issues or failures by it to comply with quality standards could adversely affect its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
  • Lack of long-term contracts - the company does not have firm commitment agreements with its customers. If the company customers choose not to source their requirements from it, there may be a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
  • Inventory management risk - If the company fails to accurately predict the demand for its products or if customers vary or cancel production orders, its may incur costs associated with excess inventory, including towards raw material charges, elongated working capital cycle and storage costs, any or all of which can adversely impact its financial results, profitability and future prospects.
  • The Company is unable to trace certain filings pertaining to historical secretarial information, minutes of board and shareholders' meetings, copies of share transfer forms and certain records from the statutory registers.
  • Product pricing risk - Pricing pressure from customers may adversely affect its gross margin, profitability and ability to increase the company prices.
  • Raw material sourcing risk - the company depends on a limited number of third parties for the supply of raw materials and failures by its suppliers to meet their obligations may cause change in availability and cost of raw materials which may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • Raw material price risk - Change in availability and cost of steel, its primary raw material may adversely affect the company's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • Profit margin related risk - the company operates in a competitive industry where its profitability is impacted by a variety of factors including cost of raw materials, finance cost, labour costs and pricing pressure. Revenue growth may not directly lead to increased profits due to volatility in its profitability margin.
  • Geographical market concentration risk - Nearly all of its revenues from operations are derived on sales made within India (more than 98.00% in Fiscal 2024 and more than 99.00% in each of Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022). Its business is therefore significantly affected by fluctuations in general economic activity in India.
  • Counter-party credit risk - If its customers dispute or default on their payment obligations to the company, its may be subject to adverse cash flows and may be required to spend significant amounts in recovering amounts due, in turn adversely impacting its cash flows, results of operations and future prospects.
  • Reliance on third party transporters - the company relies on third-party transportation providers for distribution of its products. Any failures by any of its transportation providers to deliver its products on time, or in good condition, or at all, may adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations.
  • Operational hazards - Activities involving its manufacturing process can be dangerous and can cause injury to people or property in certain circumstances.
  • Labour related risk - Availability and cost of labour may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • The Company, in the past, has delayed in the payment of statutory dues.
  • The company intend to utilise a portion of the Net Proceeds for funding the purchase of certain equipment, plant and machinery. The company is yet to place orders for purchase of a majority of such equipment, plant and machinery and there can be no assurance that the company will be able to place orders for such equipment and machinery, in a timely manner or at all.
  • The Company intends to utilise a portion of the Net Proceeds of the Fresh Issue towards the long term working capital requirements of the Company which are based on certain assumptions and estimates.
  • Objects of the Fresh Issue for which the funds are being raised have not been appraised by any bank or financial institution and any variation in the utilization of its Net Proceeds as disclosed in this Red Herring Prospectus would be subject to certain compliance requirements, including prior shareholders' approval.
  • The Company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer for Sale portion.
  • Capital expenditure funded through the Net Proceeds of the Fresh Issue may not yield desired benefits and its may not be able to increase the company overall revenues or profits from the operations of machinery and equipment purchased through the deployment of Net Proceeds.
  • Dependence on management - the company are dependent on its Promoters, Directors and other Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management, including other employees with technical expertise. Any loss of or its inability to attract or retain such persons could adversely affect its business, results of operations and financial condition.
  • Intellectual property secrecy risk - the company does not hold any patents or other form of intellectual property protection in relation to its manufacturing processes and product designs, and its inability to maintain the integrity and secrecy of its manufacturing processes or its product designs may adversely affect its business.
  • An inability to manage its growth may disrupt the company's business and reduce its profitability.
  • Competition risk - the company faces competition from both domestic as well as international players and its inability to compete effectively may have a material adverse impact on its business and results of operations.
  • Industry information included in this Red Herring Prospectus has been derived from an industry report prepared by CRISIL Limited exclusively commissioned and paid for by it for such purpose.
  • Intellectual property infringement risk - the company does not possess registered trademarks for its corporate logo and name and may be unable to protect ourselves from infringement of its trademarks or unauthorised passing off of counterfeit products.
  • Related Party Transactions - the company has entered, and will continue to enter, into related party transactions which may involve conflicts of interest. Further, its Promoters, Directors and Key Managerial Personnel have interests in it other than reimbursement of expenses incurred and normal remuneration or benefits.
  • A failures to comply with financial and other restrictive covenants imposed on it under its financing agreements may cause the company to default on these agreements, which may adversely affect its ability to conduct its business and operations.
  • The company has significant amounts of short term (current) borrowings a large part of which are repayable on demand. If the company experience insufficient cash flows to enable it to fund working capital requirements or to service its short term (current) borrowings, there may be an adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • An adverse determination in a significant product liability or performance improvement claim or significant replacement costs may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • Failures or disruption of our IT systems, or cybercrimes or similar disruptions, may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
  • Exchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect its business, financial conditions, cash flows and results of operations.
  • The company has substantial capital expenditure and working capital requirements and may requires additional capital and financing in the future and its operations could be curtailed if the company is unable to obtain the required additional capital and financing when needed.
  • Certain non-GAAP financial measures and certain other statistical information relating to its operations and financial performance like Gross Profit, Gross Margin, EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Return on Equity, Return on Capital Employed, PAT Margin, Gross Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio and Net Debt to EBITDA have been included in this Red Herring Prospectus. These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures of operating performance or liquidity defined by Ind AS and may not be comparable.
  • The average cost of acquisition of Equity Shares for its Selling Shareholders may be lower than the Offer Price.
  • The company is subject to various laws and regulations in jurisdictions where its operates including environmental and health and safety laws and regulations. Failures to comply with regulations or maintain approvals may subject it to increased compliance costs, which may in turn result in an adverse effect on its financial condition.
  • If more stringent labour laws or other industry standards in India become applicable to it, its profitability may be adversely affected.
  • The company manufacturing facilities are dependent on adequate and uninterrupted supplies of power and fuel; shortage or disruption in power or fuel supplies may lead to disruption in operations, higher operating cost and consequent decline in operating margins.
  • Its operations are dependent on research and development. If the company is unable to continuously develop new products or optimise its processes then its ability to grow, including by expanding its presence across different end-user industries, and, or, compete effectively, might be compromised, which would have an adverse impact on its business and financial condition.
  • Its operational flexibility may be limited in certain respects on account of its obligations under some of the company customer agreements, terms of purchase and established practices.
  • Information relating to its production capacities and the historical capacity utilization of the company manufacturing facilities included in this Red Herring Prospectus is based on various assumptions and estimates and future production and capacity utilization may vary.
  • If the company fails to maintain an effective system of internal controls, its may not be able to successfully manage, or accurately report, its financial risks.
  • Its insurance coverage may not adequately protect the company from all material risks and liabilities.
  • The Company, certain of its Directors and Promoters are involved in certain legal proceedings, which, if determined adversely, may adversely affect its business and financial condition and the company contingent liabilities which have not been provided for may adversely affect its financial condition.
  • The company has not complied with certain corporate governance requirements in the past.
  • The company has not incurred certain required portions of its profits towards corporate social responsibility requirements under the Companies Act 2013.
  • Its contingent liabilities and other commitments as stated in the company Restated Financial Information could adversely affect its financial condition.
  • Its Promoters and certain of the company Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel have interests in the Company other than their normal remuneration or benefits and reimbursement of expenses.
  • All of its immovable properties from where the company operates are leased to it. If the company are unable to renew existing leases or relocate its operations on commercially reasonable terms, there may be an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and operations.
  • If the company is unable to raise additional capital, its business prospects could be adversely affected.
  • The Company may not be able to pay dividends or issue bonus shares in the future. Its ability to pay dividends or issue bonus shares in the future will depends on its earnings, financial condition, working capital requirements, capital expenditures and restrictive covenants of its financing arrangements.
  • Its Promoters and Promoter Group will retain majority shareholding in the Company following the Offer, which will allow them to exercise significant influence over it and may cause the company to take actions that are not in its or your best interest.
  • A downgrade in its credit ratings, may affect the Company's ability to avail of debt and could also impact the trading price of the Equity Shares.
  • Certain of its Promoter Group entities and Group Companies are in businesses similar to its and this may result in conflict of interest with the company.
  • Majority of its Independent Directors does not have prior experience of holding a directorship in a company listed on the Stock Exchanges

The Issue type of Kross Ltd is Book Building.

The minimum application for shares of Kross Ltd is 62.

The total shares issue of Kross Ltd is 20833333.

Initial public offer of up to 2,08,33,332 equity shares^ of face value of Rs. 5 each of the company for cash at a price of Rs. 240 per equity share (including a share premium of Rs. 235 per equity share) ("Offer Price") aggregating up to Rs. 500.00 crores^ ("Offer") comprising a fresh issue of up to 1,04,16,666 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each by the company aggregating up to Rs. 250.00 crores^ (the "Fresh Issue") and an offer for sale of up to 1,04,16,666 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each (the "Offered Shares") aggregating up to Rs. 250.00 crores^ (the "Offer for Sale"), comprising up to 7,000,000 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each aggregating up to Rs. 168.00 crores^ by Sudhir Rai , up to 3,416,666 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each aggregating up to Rs. 82.00 crores^ by Anita Rai (the "Promoter Selling Shareholders"). The offer shall constitute 32.30% of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital of the company. ^Subject to finalisation of basis of allotment