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<ul><li>Diageo had experienced a challenging first half to the fiscal year of 2024.</li><li>The company's organic net sales declined by 0.6% due to an uneven consumer environment and inventory challenges in Latin American and Caribbean markets.</li><li>Nonetheless, following a strong performance in Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa (excluding LAC), organic net sales grew 2.5%.</li></ul>

Diageo had experienced a challenging first half to the fiscal year of 2024.The company's organic net sales declined by 0.6% due to an uneven consumer environment and inventory challenges in Latin American and Caribbean markets.Nonetheless, following a strong performance in Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa (excluding LAC), organic net sales grew 2.5%.

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We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

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Allied Blenders & Distillers / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/allied-blenders-distillers" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36090:1" rel="noopener">Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (9844250Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$180m in its upcoming India IPO.  </li>
<li>ABD is the largest Indian-owned Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) company and the third largest IMFL company in India, in terms of annual sales volumes between FY14 and FY22.</li>
<li>In this note, we provide a summary of its refiling updates, undertake a quick peer comparison and share our initial thoughts on valuation.</li>
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Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (9844250Z IN) is looking to raise about US$180m in its upcoming India IPO.  
ABD is the largest Indian-owned Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) company and the third largest IMFL company in India, in terms of annual sales volumes between FY14 and FY22.
In this note, we provide a summary of its refiling updates, undertake a quick peer comparison and share our initial thoughts on valuation.


Allied Blenders and Distillers Pre-IPO - Refiling Updates and Initial Thoughts on Valuation

<ul><li>Diageo delivered an operating profit and organic top-line growth above the medium-term guidance of the company.</li><li>Despite the challenging economic environment, organic net sales grew.</li><li>The Super Premium Plus brands of Diageo grew organic net sales.</li></ul>

Diageo delivered an operating profit and organic top-line growth above the medium-term guidance of the company.Despite the challenging economic environment, organic net sales grew.The Super Premium Plus brands of Diageo grew organic net sales.

Value Investing

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

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<li>Diageo's share price has been underperforming for far too long due to outside factors that have little to do with the business itself.</li>
<li>The premium brand portfolio in combination with the well-executed acquisition strategy creates a unique opportunity.</li>
<li>The company is well-positioned to retain and even improve its industry-leading margins.</li>
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Diageo's share price has been underperforming for far too long due to outside factors that have little to do with the business itself.
The premium brand portfolio in combination with the well-executed acquisition strategy creates a unique opportunity.
The company is well-positioned to retain and even improve its industry-leading margins.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/allied-blenders-distillers" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36090:1" rel="noopener">Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (ABD IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$250m in its upcoming India IPO. I-Sec, Axis Capital, JM Financial, Kotak and Equirus Capital will be the bookrunners.</li>
<li>ABD is the largest Indian-owned Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) company and the third largest IMFL company in India, in terms of annual sales volumes between FY14 and FY21.</li>
<li>ABD has grown its brand over time and managed to stay profitable, despite COVID-19. However, sales volume has yet to return to pre-COVID levels, along with its profitability. </li>
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Allied Blenders &amp; Distillers (ABD IN) is looking to raise about US$250m in its upcoming India IPO. I-Sec, Axis Capital, JM Financial, Kotak and Equirus Capital will be the bookrunners.
ABD is the largest Indian-owned Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) company and the third largest IMFL company in India, in terms of annual sales volumes between FY14 and FY21.
ABD has grown its brand over time and managed to stay profitable, despite COVID-19. However, sales volume has yet to return to pre-COVID levels, along with its profitability. 


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Diageo plc produces, distills, and markets alcoholic beverages. The Company offers a wide range of branded beverages, including vodkas, whiskeys, tequilas, gins, and beer.

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