Thread by @SinghVikalp

United Spirits Ltd.(USL) is the country’s leading beverage alcohol company and a subsidiary of global leader Diageo PLC. The company manufactures, sells, and distributes a wide portfolio of premium brands such as Johnnie Walker, Black Dog, Black & White, VAT 69, No. 1 @dmuthuk

Portfolio - USL has a comprehensive brand portfolio with more than 80 brands of Scotch whisky, IMFL whisky, brandy, rum, vodka, and gin. Out of these, 9 brands that sell more than a million cases each year, of which 1 brands sells over more than 25 million cases each annually

USL future strategy-
⭐️New Launches- During FY22, the Co. launched three new brands namely, Epitome Reserve, Godawan, and Royal Challenge American Pride
⭐️Productivity - COGS & Marketing
⭐️Investing - A&P and Capex

USL leadership -
⭐️It has the highest market share (25%) in the Indian spirits sold.
⭐️It is the 2nd largest spirits company in the world. ⭐️The company has ~45% market share in the Indian Whiskey market. (It accounts for over 60% spirits sale in India)
⭐️Sustainable packaging

Network - The Co. has a pan India manufacturing presence with more than 47 facilities and a distribution network of 70,000 outlet.
Financials -
⭐️Top line improvement projections
⭐️Debt reduction & Credit rating upgrade
⭐️Growth in EPS
⭐️Improved ROCE

Acquisition- In April 2022, USL completed the acquisition of Nao Spirits & Beverages Private Limited by investing Rs. 315 million. As a result, USL currently has an ownership interest of 22.5% in Nao Spirits
Challenges - Supply chain , Geopolitical tension, inflation. #longterm