Ambuja Cements pares post-result losses after bulk deals

Ambuja Cements lost 0.1% to Rs 208.55 at 12:19 IST on BSE, with the stock paring post-result losses after two bulk deals aggregating 8.14 lakh shares were executed on the BSE today, 29 October 2015.

Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 76.61 points or 0.28% at 26,963.15.

On BSE, so far 10.89 lakh shares were traded in the counter as against average daily volume of 3 lakh shares in the past one quarter.

The stock was volatile. The stock lost as much as 3.01% at the day's low of Rs 202.45 so far during the day. The stock rose as much as 0.81% at the day's high of Rs 210.45 so far during the day. The stock had hit a 52-week low of Rs 196.45 on 29 September 2015. The stock had hit a record high of Rs 286.85 on 3 March 2015.

The stock had underperformed the market over the past one month till 28 October 2015, gaining 2.83% compared with Sensex's 5.55% rise. The scrip had also underperformed the market in past one quarter, sliding 9.44% as against Sensex's 1.53% fall.

The large-cap company has equity capital of Rs 310.38 crore. Face value per share is Rs 2.

A bulk deal of 3.60 lakh shares was executed at Rs 205 per share at 10:19 IST on BSE. Another bulk deal of 4.54 lakh shares was executed at Rs 205.75 a piece at 10:34 IST.

Ambuja Cements' net profit fell 35.6% to Rs 154 crore on 4.3% decline in net sales to Rs 2095 crore in Q3 September 2015 over Q3 September 2014. The result was announced after market hours yesterday, 28 October 2015.

Ambuja Cements' operating EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization) fell 21.1% to Rs 310 crore in Q3 September 2015 over Q3 September 2014.

Ambuja Cements attributed the decline in bottom line during the quarter to lower operating EBITDA and due to additional depreciation charge of Rs 28 crore on implementation of Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

A provision of Rs 40 crore has been recognised in Q3 September 2015 towards contribution to District Mineral Foundation and National Mineral Exploration Trust as per The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015. This includes Rs 27 crore up to previous quarters.

With regard to the update on scheme of amalgamation of Holcim India with the company, by which Ambuja Cements will acquire 50.01% shareholding in ACC, Ambuja Cements said that the scheme was recommended by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) and is awaiting approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).

On future business outlook, Ambuja Cements said that the long term outlook for cement demand remains positive considering the Government's focus on housing, concrete roads, smart cities and infrastructure development. Ambuja Cements said it will continue to focus on improving operational efficiencies.

Ambuja Cements is engaged in manufacturing and marketing cement and clinker for both domestic and exports.

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