Gujarat based Landmark Cars IPO would open for subscription on 13th December, 2022. Landmark Cars Limited is the leading premium automotive retail business in India with dealerships for Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Jeep, Volkswagen and Renault. Company generated strong revenue growth in the last 3 years. Should you invest in Landmark Cars IPO?
About Landmarks Cars Limited
Company is leading premium automotive retail business in India with dealerships for Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Jeep, Volkswagen and Renault.
They also have a commercial vehicle dealership with Ashok Leyland in India. They have a presence across the automotive retail value chain, including sales of new vehicles, after-sales service and repairs, sales of pre-owned passenger vehicles and facilitation of the sales of third-party financial and insurance products.
They have started its operations and opened its first dealership for Honda in CY1998, and have expanded the network to include 112 outlets in 8 Indian states and union territories, comprised of 59 sales showrooms and outlets and 53 after-sales service and spares outlets, as of June 30, 2022.
They focus on the premium and luxury automotive segments. CRISIL Research expects the premium segment to grow at a CAGR of 10-12% CAGR from Fiscal 2022 to Fiscal 2027, while the luxury segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14-16% during the same period. They were the number one dealer in India for Mercedes in terms of retail sales for Fiscal 2022, number one dealer in India for Honda and Jeep in terms of wholesale sales for Fiscal 2022 and were the top contributor to Volkswagen retail sales for calendar year 2021. In addition, they were at the third largest dealership in India for Renault in terms of wholesale sales contribution for calendar year 2021.
Landmark Cars IPO – Key Details
| Opening Date | 13-Dec-22 |
| Closing Date | 15-Dec-22 |
| Issue Type | Book Built Issue IPO |
| Face Value | Rs 5 per equity share |
| IPO Price band | Rs 481 to Rs 506 per equity share |
| Lot Size | 29 Shares |
| Min Order Quantity | 29 Shares |
| Listing at | BSE and NSE |
| Total Issue Size | Rs. 552 Crores |
| Fresh issue | Rs. 150 Crores |
| OFS | Rs. 402 Crores |
| Employee Discount | Rs.48 Per Share |
What are the strengths of Landmarks Cars Limited?
1) Leading automotive dealership for major OEMs with a strong focus on high growth segments
2) Growing presence in after-sales segment leading predictable growth in revenues and superior margins
3) Comprehensive business model capturing entire customer value-chain
4) Robust business processes leveraging technological innovation and digitalization
5) Profitable and improving balance sheet
6) Experienced Promoter and professional management team with technical expertise
What are the Objects of the IPO Offer?
Landmark Cars IPO Size is Rs 552 Crores which has OFS and fresh issue.
1) Offer for Sale for Rs 402 Crores: Under OFS, selling shareholders would sell their shares and the company would not get any money from this IPO proceeds.
2) Fresh issue of Rs 150 Crores: Fresh proceeds would be used to for the following.
- Repayment/pre-payment, in full or in part, of certain borrowings availed by the company and Subsidiaries.
- General corporate purposes.
Who are the promoters of Landmarks Cars Limited?
Sanjay Karsandas Thakker is the promoter of the company.
How is the company financial track record?
Here are the total assets, revenues and profits of the company in the last 3 years and 3 months.
| Financial Year ending / Period ending (Amt in Crores) | ||||
| Particulars | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | 30-Jun-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 831.8 | 887.9 | 1,085.4 | 1,209.4 |
| Revenues | 2,228.9 | 1,966.3 | 2,989.1 | 801.9 |
| Profit After Tax | -28.9 | 11.2 | 66.2 | 18.1 |
| Profit % | -1.30% | 0.57% | 2.21% | 2.26% |
Why to invest in Landmark Cars IPO?
Here are the positive factors in this company.
1) Landmarks Cars Ltd is the leading automotive dealership for major OEMs with a strong focus on high growth segments. It is generating predictable growth in after sales segment.
2) Company generated strong revenue growth in the last 3 years. Its revenues grew from Rs 2,228 Crores to Rs 2,989 Crores during FY20 to FY22.
Risk Factors of investing in Landmark Cars IPO
1) Company has incurred losses in FY20. It earned thin margins in FY21 too.
2) Out of the total IPO proceeds, Rs 402 Crores goes to OFS and company would not get anything from this.
3) They are subject to the significant influence of, and restrictions imposed by OEMs pursuant to the terms of its dealership or agency agreements which can adversely affect the operations of the company.
4) A large portion of its business operations is concentrated in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Any adverse development in these states can affect the business.
5) The decision by any of its OEMs not to renew, to terminate or to require adverse material modifications to any of its dealership or agency agreements entered into with them could have a material and adverse effect on company business.
6) Investors should read complete risk factors indicated in the RHP of the IPO document before investing in this IPO.
How to buy Landmark Cars IPO online through Zerodha?
If you do not have Zerodha account, sign-up here and proceed to the next step.
If you have a demat account with Zerodha, you can apply this IPO online using the UPI as a payment gateway. Zerodha customers can apply in this IPO by login into Zerodha Console submitting an IPO application form.
Follow below steps to apply this IPO in Zerodha platform:
1) Visit the Zerodha portal and login to the console.
2) Go to Portfolio and click the IPOs link.
3) Visit ‘Landmarks Cars Limited IPO’ row and click the ‘Bid’ button.
4) Enter your UPI ID, Qty and the Price which you want to bid.
5) Click on ‘Submit’ IPO application form.
6) Visit the UPI App (net banking or BHIM) to approve the mandate.
Landmarks Cars IPO Important Dates
Here are the important dates about Subscription, Allotment and Listing.
| Offer Open | 13-Dec-22 |
| Offer close | 15-Dec-22 |
| Finalization of Allotment | 20-Dec-22 |
| Initiation of Refunds | 21-Dec-22 |
| Credit to Demat Account | 22-Dec-22 |
| IPO Shares Listing Date | 23-Dec-22 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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