Investor Presentation

**Financial Highlights – Q2 & H1FY25** Premier Explosives reported a total revenue of ₹946 Mn for Q2FY25, a 21% year-on-year increase, and ₹1,775 Mn for H1FY25, reflecting a 26% rise compared to H1FY24. Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q2FY25 stood at ₹83.9 Mn, a 28% decline from ₹116.1 Mn in Q2FY24, with a PAT margin decreasing to 8.9%. EBITDA was ₹166 Mn, translating to a margin of 17.6%. H1FY25 exhibited a 21% drop in cash PAT to ₹213.4 Mn from ₹253.1 Mn in the previous year.

The company maintains a strong order book of ₹8,270 Mn, nearly three times FY24 revenue. **Strategic Initiatives and Growth Drivers** Premier continues to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, with a focus on high-energy materials.

Efforts are aligned with India's defence sector, where they are involved in missile integration and are poised to increase production capacity. **Business Developments** The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the government's defense initiatives, with significant opportunities arising from the import embargo on over 900 defense items, potentially yielding contracts worth ₹4 lakh crore over the next few years. **Market Position and Competitive Advantage** As a leading player in the manufacturing of industrial explosives and detonators, Premier leverages its unique technological capabilities for both domestic and international markets. **Investor Implications** The strong financial performance and strategic positioning in high-growth sectors like defense present a positive outlook for investors.

Enhanced production capacity and increased participation in key projects could drive substantial future growth.