Escorts Kubota Ltd. (EKL) is dedicated to creating a lasting impact through its mission of achieving global excellence. We are pioneers in farm mechanization, intelligent agriculture, state-of-the-art construction equipment, and rail mobility solutions. Committed to a better future for our company, our country, and the planet, we emphasize ongoing innovation and value generation. With more than eighty years of experience, our flexible business approach has allowed us to navigate challenges successfully, building strong trust in our brand and establishing us as the go-to partner in various industries.
Escorts Kubota Ltd. will commence a NBFC
On Friday, November 22, farm and construction equipment company Escorts Kubota Ltd. revealed that its fully owned subsidiary, Escorts Kubota Finance Ltd., will start operating as a non-banking financial company (NBFC) without taking public deposits, beginning on November 26, 2024.
“We are happy to announce that Escorts Kubota Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, plans to initiate its business operations as a non-banking financial institution that will not accept public deposits starting on November 26, 2024,” the company stated in a filing with the stock exchange.
Escorts Kubota’s revenue for the second quarter was almost flat at Rs. 2,488.5 crore, compared to Rs. 2,478 crore during the same quarter last year. The net profit for the company stood at Rs. 324 crore, reflecting a 54% increase year-over-year in its earnings.
The earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for Escorts Kubota were reported at Rs. 265 crore, which remained stable from Rs. 264 crore in the same quarter last year, with margins holding firm at 10.6%. Tractor sales dropped slightly by 0.9%, totalling 25,995 units, while sales of construction equipment experienced a more pronounced decline of 18.4%, reaching 1,394 units. Furthermore, revenue from railway equipment decreased by 9.9%, totalling Rs. 211.2 crores.
The company has recently announced that it has established a business transfer agreement with Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. to shift its railway equipment division as an ongoing entity through a slump sale, involving a cash payment of Rs. 1,600 crore.
Escorts Kubota Ltd. shares are currently being traded at Rs. 3,650.05 each. The highest price the stock has reached is Rs. 3,663.15, indicating that it remains significantly below its 52-week peak of Rs. 4,420.00.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.
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