BANDHAN BANK LTD (BDL)

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1 IPO NOTE Nipun Gupta BANDHAN BANK LTD (BDL) BACKGROUND PRIVATE CLIENT RESEARCH MARCH 13, 2018 NOT RATED Bandhan Bank Ltd is a commercial bank focused on serving under banked and underpenetrated market in India. Company has a banking license that permits it to provide banking services pan India across customer segments. It was incorporated on 23rd December 2014 and began operation on 23rd August 2015 on transfer of micro finance business from Bandhan Financial Services (BFS).Company has 2633 doorstep service centres (DSC) and 9.86mn micro loan customers as on 31st December Bandhan has 887 branches and 430 ATMS spread across India with strong network in East and Northeast India with West Bengal, Assam and Bihar, though the focus is to expand across India. Currently asset products consists of retail loans including a substantial portfolio of micro loans, as well as micro, small and medium enterprise loans and small enterprise loans. Liability products consist of saving accounts, current accounts and a variety of fixed deposit accounts. Company has built a strong base of CASA deposits which together stood at 33.22% as on 31st December As of December 31, 2017, deposits and Gross Advances (including IBPC/Assignment) stood at Rs.252, million and Rs.243, million, respectively. Company reported NIMs of 9.86%, ROE of 25.55% and ROA of 4.07% for the nine month ended December Company s unsecured subordinated non convertible debenture instruments were rated CARE AA- (Stable) by Care Ratings Limited and AA-(Positive) by ICRA. Details of Offer Particulars Details Price Band (Rs/Share) Date of Issue 15th -19th Mar 2018 No of shares pre- Issue (Nos. mn) No of shares post- Issue (Nos. mn) Fresh issue (Rs mn) Offer for Sale (Rs mn) Post Issue Market Cap (Rs bn) Bid Size/Lot 40 shares Allocation QIBs 50% Non- Institutional 15% Retail 35% Lead Managers Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital Ltd, Goldman Sachs, JM Financial Sec Ltd and JP Morgan India Pvt Ltd Management Name Age Designation Dr. Ashok Lahiri 66 Independent Director(Part time Chairman) Chandra Shekhar Ghosh 57 Managing Director & CEO Bhaskar Sen 65 Independent Director Boggarapu Sambamurhty 69 Independent Director Chintaman Mahadeo Dixit 65 Independent Director Georgina Elizabeth Baker 56 Nominee Director Dr. Holger Dirk Michaelis 48 Nominee Director Krishnamurthy Venkata Subramanian 46 Independent Director Ranodeb Roy 49 Non Executive Director Sisir Kumar Chakrabarti 66 Independent Director Snehomoy Bhattacharya 65 Independent Director Thekedathumadam Subramani Raji Gain 56 Independent Director

2 Shareholding Pattern Particulars Pre Issue Post Issue Promoter Holding % Public Holding % Total Object of the Offer The offer comprises the Fresh Issue and Offer for Sale Offer for Sale Company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer for Sale. Fresh Issue requirement of Funds In terms of the RBI New Bank Licensing Guidelines, the Equity shares of the Bank are required to get listed on the stock exchanges within three years from the date of commencement of the business of bank i.e on or before 22nd August The object of the Fresh Issue is to augment the Bank s Tier I capital base to meet the bank s future capital requirements. Strengths Operating Model Focused on Serving Under banked and Underpenetrated Markets Bandhan is a commercial bank focused on serving under banked and underpenetrated markets in India. Company s historical strength lies in microfinance, with the group beginning operations in 2001 as an NGO providing microfinance services to socially and economically disadvantaged women in rural West Bengal. The company has transitioned over the years, operating as an NGO and then a NBFC before becoming a bank. The bank reaches its micro loan customers largely through its extensive network of doorstep services centres which are low overhead banking outlets located nearby the customers. In addition, Bandhan s focus on underbanked and underpenetrated markets allows it to meet certain regulatory requirements too. Consistent Track Record of Growing a Quality Asset and Liability Franchise Since the company began its general banking business, they have grown to offer a broad and diversified range of asset and liability products to customers while maintaining strong asset quality. Since March 31, 2016, Gross Advances (including IBPC/Assignment) have grown from 155, million to 243, million as of December 31, 2017, while the customers have increased from 6.77 million to million, respectively. On the liability side, deposits have grown from zero as of August 23, 2015, when the company opened its general banking business, to 252, million as of December 31, 2017, with CASA ratio standing at 33.22% as of December 31, 2017 and retail-to-deposit ratio standing at 85.07% as of December 31, The growth in the liability business has led to a reduction in cost of funding, as they have been able to increasingly tap into low-cost deposits. Bandhan focus on growing in a sustainable manner and not at the expense of sacrificing its asset quality. As of December 31, 2017, percentage of Gross NPAs to Gross Advances (excluding IBPC/Assignment) was 1.67% of the portfolio. Extensive, Low Cost Distribution Network Bandhan provides products and services primarily through an extensive physical network of branches, DSCs and ATMs. Bandhan began operations on August 23, 2015 with 6.77 million customers and 2,022 DSCs from micro loan business, as well as 501 branches and 50 ATMs that were established for general banking business. Since then they have grown and as of December 31, 2017, they operated in 33 States and Union Territories in India, reaching million customers through 887 branches, 2,633 doorstep service centres and 430 ATMs, with 2.13 million of customers belonging to general banking business. Kotak Securities Private Client Research Please see the Disclosure/Disclaimer on the last page For Private Circulation 2

3 Consistent Financial Performance and Robust Capital Base Net Interest Income in FY 2016 amounted to Rs.9, million, while Net Interest Income in FY 2017 amounted to Rs.24, million. Net interest margin for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 was 9.86%, while the return on assets and return on equity were 4.07% and 25.55%,respectively (each on an annualised basis). Cost-to-income ratio for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 was 35.38% (on an annualised basis). Gross Advances (including IBPC/Assignment) have grown from Rs.155, million as of March 31, 2016 to Rs.243, million as of December 31, 2017 and total deposits from Rs.120, million as of March 31, 2016 to Rs.252, million as of December 31, Of total deposits, share of retail deposits has increased from 37.95% as of March 31, 2016 to 85.07% as of December 31, Moreover, CASA ratio has improved from 21.55% as of March 31, 2016 to 33.22% as of December 31, Bandhan is well above regulatory capital requirements, as of December 31, 2017 with statutory liquidity ratio (SLR), cash reserve ratio (CRR) and capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 24.90%, 4.12% and 24.85%, as compared to requirements of 19.50%, 4% and 13%, respectively. Experienced and professional team, backed by strong independent board Management team has a strong track record and significant experience in the microfinance and banking industries. Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, has 37 years of experience in the Indian microfinance industry. The members of senior management have a track record that combines professional and entrepreneurial skills in microfinance and banking, with an average of 23.9 years of experience in the financial services industry. Management team is supported by a strong and independent board, which provides with robust corporate governance oversight. Eight out of the twelve directors on board are Independent Directors, and each member possesses knowledge and experience in the fields of microfinance and/or banking. Strategy Maintain focus on micro lending while expanding further into other retail and SME lending As India s largest micro lender in terms of overall advances as of March 2017 (according to CRISIL Research), Bandhan aims to maintain its leading position in the micro lending space while expanding further into other retail and SME lending in order to capitalise on growth opportunities in India s micro lending and banking industries. Indian market for micro banking and general banking will continue to grow in the foreseeable future. Bandhan has a strong network in East and Northeast India, with West Bengal, Assam and Bihar together accounting for 57.75% and 58.13% of the branches and DSCs, respectively. In order to grow its asset portfolio, it intends to open branches and DSCs where it can grow its customer base for micro loans as well as tap into the rural affluent and mass affluent populations in order to grow the retail and SME lending. Continue to strengthen liability franchise Bandhan aims to strengthen its liability franchise with particular focus on growing its deposit base in order to provide a stable, low-cost source of funding. Primary focus for funding is to seek retail deposits, as opposed to wholesale deposits or other forms of funding. Since becoming a bank, it have consistently grown its deposit base, from nil when it began operations to 120, million, 232, million and 254, million as of March 31, 2016, March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively. Focus on retail deposits has enabled Bandhan to build strong CASA position and retail to deposit ratio standing at 28.18% and 76.09% as of 30 September 2017 respectively. Kotak Securities Private Client Research Please see the Disclosure/Disclaimer on the last page For Private Circulation 3

4 Enhance digital platform to improve customer acquisition and retention and reduce costs Proactive adoption and development of digital and technology offerings are critical to running a competitive bank. Therefore, Bandhan is continually investing to enhance its digital and technology platform as a means of driving enhanced customer satisfaction, enhanced customer retention and reduced costs. For example company has established internet banking facilities, a mobile app, online and mobile payment modes for cashless payments, ecommerce payments through verified by Visa and Rupay Pay Secure and other online payment and other services. By furthering its digital and technology platform company believes it can reduce its operating costs and increase efficiencies as customers migrate towards digital solutions and away from traditional branch banking. Moreover, with a more advanced information technology platform it will reduce risks, cost and errors and operate with greater cohesiveness and efficiency. Enhance retail banking systems and procedures to improve efficiency Company intends to enhance its retail banking systems and procedures in order to improve its retail banking efficiency. The performance of its micro loan business and DSC network have been refined for over 15 years as a comparatively new player in the general banking segment it is seeking to build the same level of refinement for its retail banking operations. In furtherance of this it has taken a number of steps, including improving the efficiency of work undertaken in the branches, increasing multitasking by branch employees and closely monitoring the interaction between its DSC and linked branches to optimize the linkage between them. Financials Summary of Profit and Loss Particluars Half Year Year Year Year ended ended ended ended 30 Sept 2017 Mar2017 Mar2016 Mar Income Interest Earned Other Income Total Expenditure Interest Expended Operating Expenses Provision and Contingencies Total Profit Before Tax (1-2) Tax Expenses - Current Tax Deferred tax (160.61) (326.63) (312.75) (8.51) Total 3, , , Profit after Tax 6, , , Earning per Share Basic and Diluted (Rs.) 6.01* * Not annualized; Kotak Securities Private Client Research Please see the Disclosure/Disclaimer on the last page For Private Circulation 4

5 Summary of Assets and Liabilties Particulars As at As at As at As at 30 September 31 March 31March 31 March Capital and Liabilities Capital Reserves and Surplus Deposits Borrowings Other Libailities and Provisions Total Assets Cash and Balances With RBI Balance with Banks and Money at call and short notice Investments Advances Fixed Assets Other Assets Total Contingent Liabilities Cashflow Statement Particulars As at As at As at As at 30 September 31 March 31March 31 March Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of the period Cash flow from Operating Activities (7,814.87) Cash flow from Investing Activites (11,402.96) (26,708.98) (37,141.81) (1,015.13) Cash flow from Financing Activites (2,231.21) (20,227.08) (37,226.37) Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and cash Equivalents (21,449.04) (4,872.23) Cash and cash equivalents accquired on acquistion of assets and liabilties from BFSL , Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the Period 52, , , , Kotak Securities Private Client Research Please see the Disclosure/Disclaimer on the last page For Private Circulation 5

6 RATING SCALE Definitions of ratings BUY We expect the stock to deliver more than 12% returns over the next 12 months ACCUMULATE We expect the stock to deliver 5% - 12% returns over the next 12 months REDUCE We expect the stock to deliver 0% - 5% returns over the next 12 months SELL We expect the stock to deliver negative returns over the next 12 months NR Not Rated. Kotak Securities is not assigning any rating or price target to the stock. The report has been prepared for information purposes only. SUBSCRIBE - We advise investor to subscribe to the IPO. RS Rating Suspended. Kotak Securities has suspended the investment rating and price target for this stock, either because there is not a Sufficient fundamental basis for determining, or there are legal, regulatory or policy constraints around publishing, an investment rating or target. The previous investment rating and price target, if any, are no longer in effect for this stock and should not be relied upon. NA Not Available or Not Applicable. The information is not available for display or is not applicable NM Not Meaningful. The information is not meaningful and is therefore excluded. NOTE Our target prices are with a 9-month perspective. Returns stated in the rating scale are our internal benchmark. FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH TEAM Sanjeev Zarbade Ruchir Khare Amit Agarwal Nipun Gupta K. Kathirvelu Capital Goods, Engineering Capital Goods, Engineering Logistics, Paints, Transportation Information Technology Production sanjeev.zarbade@ kotak.com ruchir.khare@ kotak.com agarwal.amit@ kotak.com nipun.gupta@ kotak.com k.kathirvelu@ kotak.com Teena Virmani Ritwik Rai Jatin Damania Jayesh Kumar Construction, Cement FMCG, Media Metals & Mining Economy teena.virmani@ kotak.com ritwik.rai@ kotak.com jatin.damania@ kotak.com kumar.jayesh@ kotak.com Arun Agarwal Sumit Pokharna Pankaj Kumar Auto & Auto Ancillary Oil and Gas Midcap arun.agarwal@ kotak.com sumit.pokharna@ kotak.com pankajr.kumar@ kotak.com TECHNICAL RESEARCH TEAM Shrikant Chouhan Amol Athawale shrikant.chouhan@ kotak.com amol.athawale@ kotak.com DERIVATIVES RESEARCH TEAM Sahaj Agrawal Malay Gandhi Prashanth Lalu Prasenjit Biswas, CMT sahaj.agrawal@ kotak.com malay.gandhi@ kotak.com prashanth.lalu@ kotak.com prasenjit.biswas@ kotak.com Kotak Securities Private Client Research Please see the Disclosure/Disclaimer on the last page For Private Circulation 6

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