Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited — Trading window closed from October 1, 2026 until 48 hours from the announcement of unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ending September 30, 2026

CP repayment details

• CP INE14LE14095, 3,000 units, ₹150 crore repaid on 17/09/2026 (maturity); scrip code 544403.

AGM Details

• Date, time, mode: August 19, 2026, 3:30–4:50 PM, VC/OAVM.
• Record date: 12-08-2026.
• All items transacted and passed by members with requisite majority.

Key Resolutions

• Resolution 1: Adopt standalone financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026.
• Resolution 2: Declare a dividend of Rs 0.50 per equity share.
• Resolution 3: Re-appointment of Ms Ananyashree Birla on rotation.
• Resolution 4: Re-appointment of Ms Ananyashree Birla on rotation.

Voting Outcomes

• Resolution 1: Passed; ~99.9997% in favour.
• Resolution 2: Passed; ~99.9539% in favour.
• Resolution 3: Passed; ~99.6056% in favour.
• Resolution 4: Passed; ~99.8407% in favour.

Dividend

• Dividend per equity share: Rs 0.50.

Directorship Changes

• Ms Ananyashree Birla (DIN 06625036) re-appointed as director on rotation.

Voting Notes

• Employee Welfare Trust shares excluded from voting calculations.

AGM details

• Date: August 19, 2026 (Wed).
• Time: 3:30 PM to 4:50 PM.
• Mode: VC/OAVM.

Key resolutions

• Adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements with reports.
• 8% dividend on NCDNR Redeemable Preference Shares for FY26.
• Dividend of Rs. 0.50 per equity share for FY26.
• Reappointment of Ananyashree Birla by rotation.

Voting results

• Voting results to be announced separately; Scrutinizer's report to be published on company/RTA/exchanges.

Financial Performance

• Revenue rose 11% YoY to Rs 2,046 crores; Lifestyle Brands 10% to Rs 1,725 crores.
• Emerging Brands up 19% YoY to Rs 332 crores.
• Consolidated EBITDA up 14% to Rs 327 crores; margin 16% (+50 bps).
• PAT rose 21% YoY to Rs 29 crores.
• Retail footprint expanded with 65+ new stores; total 3,362 stores.
• E-commerce growth 23%; retail like-for-like growth 7%; small-town LFL double-digit.

Operating Update

• Small-town network delivered double-digit growth for the fifth consecutive quarter.
• Gross store additions this quarter: 68 stores.
• Retail footprint across 3,362 stores in 800+ cities.
• Emerging Portfolio grew 19% YoY; retail network >400 stores.
• Lifestyle Brands EBITDA margin 18.5% (+40 bps).
• E-commerce momentum strong; growth over 50% in quarter.
• Emerging Brands retail LFL 11%; e-commerce >30%.

Capex and Store Expansion

• Gross store additions planned for FY27: more than 300.
• Net store additions guided around 120–140; year-end net 150–200.
• Small-town revenue share currently 15–16%; target >20% in 3–4 years.
• Small-town network ~500 stores; revenue 15–16% of retail; growth faster.
• Reebok and Emerging Brands expanding; 200-odd Reebok stores currently.
• Net store additions will be 120–140; end-year net 150–200.

Outlook and Guidance

• FY27 cost increase guidance 3–4% in H2; inflation contained.
• Price hikes taken; quantum varies by brand to offset costs.
• E-commerce profitability near retail profitability; growth to continue.
• Target double-digit growth and sustained cash generation; efficiency focus.

Q&A Highlights

• Festival timing shift caused 10–15 day delay pushing primary sales into Q2.
• Q2 expected to show stronger primary, with secondary remaining robust.
• Q1 cost pressure marginal; 3–4% cost rise expected in H2.
• Gross margin contracted about 150 bps; due to channel mix and provisioning.
• Raw-material inflation not a material driver; provisioning linked to inventory age.
• E-commerce profitability near retail; long-run positive trajectory.
• Tier-3 markets growing faster than metros; Gen-Z focus across brands.
• Reebok BIS issues; manufacturing diversification supports resilience.

Meeting Details

• Date and time: Monday, Aug 3, 2026 at 16:00 IST.
• Type/mode: virtual group earnings conference call.

Participants

• Key participants: senior management from the company.

Purpose

• Discuss Q1 FY26-27 financial results for quarter ended Jun 30, 2026.

Additional Notes

• Transcript will be uploaded on the company’s website.
• Investor presentation will be available on the website post results.

Meeting Details

• Date: August 1, 2026; time and venue not disclosed.

Key Agenda Items

• To consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Other Notes

• Trading window closed until 48 hours after the results are declared.

Dividend declaration and record date

• Board recommends Rs 0.50 per equity share for FY2025-26, subject to AGM.
• Record date for dividend: Aug 7, 2026.

TDS framework on dividend

• TDS on dividend per IT Act 2025; rates depend on category and PAN.

Resident TDS rates

• Resident with PAN: 10% TDS; without PAN: 20%.
• Nil TDS for resident individuals if dividend ≤ ₹10,000 in TY 2026-27.

Non-resident TDS rates

• Non-residents: 20% TDS plus surcharge; DTAA benefits via TRC and Form 41.
• Notified Jurisdiction Areas: 30% TDS; exemptions possible with CBDT notification.

Documentation and deadlines

• Submit all required documents by August 10, 2026; upload to MUFG Intime.

Tax credits and viewing

• TDS credit available in TRACES Form 168 and Form 26AS.

Shareholder data updates

• Shareholders must update PAN, bank, and contact details with depository or RTA.