PVR INOX to Optimize Portfolio by Shutting Down 70 Underperforming Screens
The company plans to explore monetisation of non-core real estate assets in prime areas, including Mumbai, Pune, and Vadodara, and add 120 new screens in FY25.
Pvr InoxMultiplex OperatorReal EstateMonetisationProfitable GrowthReal Estate PuneSep 01, 2024
Approximately 40 percent of new screen additions will be in South India, which will be a key focus area due to its relatively lower market penetration, according to PVR INOX’s medium to long-term strategy. Additionally, the company is shifting towards a capital-light growth model, aiming to cut its capital expenditure on new screens by 25 to 30 percent in the current fiscal year.
The firm will now partner with developers for joint investment in new screen capex with a shift towards a franchise-owned and company-operated (FOCO) model. The company is also considering monetising its owned real estate assets as part of its goal to become “net-debt free” in the near future.
Throughout the year, PVR INOX launched 130 new screens at 25 cinemas and closed 85 underperforming screens across 24 cinemas, aligning with its strategy for profitable growth. PVR INOX’s net debt stood at Rs 1,294 crore for FY24. According to CFO Gaurav Sharma, the company reduced its net debt by Rs 136.4 crore in the previous fiscal year.
The company's Managing Director Ajay Kumar Bijli and Executive Director Sanjeev Kumar stated, “This involves a potential monetisation of our non-core real estate assets in prime locations such as Mumbai, Pune, and Vadodara.” They further added, “This rationalisation is part of our ongoing efforts to optimise our portfolio. The number of closures seems high because we are doing it for the first time as a combined entity.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How many underperforming screens will PVR INOX shut down in FY25?
70
What is PVR INOX's strategy for profitable growth?
The company plans to add 120 new screens in FY25, with a focus on South India, and shift towards a capital-light growth model.
What is PVR INOX's goal for its real estate assets?
The company plans to monetise its non-core real estate assets in prime locations, including Mumbai, Pune, and Vadodara, to become “net-debt free” in the near future.
How many new screens did PVR INOX launch in the previous fiscal year?
130 new screens at 25 cinemas
What is PVR INOX's current net debt?
Rs 1,294 crore for FY24
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