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RAMAKANTH
04-11-2007, 09:20 PM
•WWIL is India’s largest Multi System Operator (MSO) in cable industry.

• The company has 6.7 million subscribers with presence across 35 cities in India. WWIL has taken over the cable business of Siti Cable, a 100% subsidiary of Zee Telefilms Ltd through demerger route.

• Wire and Wireless India Limited(WWIL) will roll out in 66 cities within three years. Subscribers would be acquired both on analogue cable and digitalcable and also through headendin the sky (HITS).

• There would be an estimated 89 million (excluding DTH) homes connected to cable by 2011, accounting for 59% of the total television households in that year.

• Business to grow from 1.6bn ($ 35.5mn) in 2006 to Rs.35bn ($ 761mn) in 2012. The company expects EBIDTA margins of 25% by 2012 on gross revenue basis

• WWIL is ready to rollout digital cable through set top boxes and triple play services.

• The management expects to cash break even expected in 2010.

• Industry Prospects :

• A US$ 4 billion business, transforming and growing at a rapid pace.

• Third largest TV market in the world (112 mn TV households), expected to grow at 7-8% over the next 5 years.

Strong Promoter and Management Team

• Part of Zee Group: pioneers of satellite TV in India

• Most experienced management team in the business

Current Results : Nothing Exciting

• Declared a loss of 13 crores on a sales turnover of 52 crores.

• No improvement in situation in the coming 2 years

Triggers : CAS & Others

• CAS(Conditional Access System) to lead to greater addressability & increased transparency.

• We expect CAS roll out in non-metros as a major trigger

• Potential acquisition target for global leaders like Comcast and AOL.

Share Holding Pattern

• Promoter group holds 45.90% and FII's and corporate bodies hold 41.25%.

• Major Funds like LIC,Oppenheimer, Merrill Lynch, Reliance Capital hold stake in the company.

• Jayneer Capital(promoter group) is accumulating this stock from long time.(Who doesn't love this stock at this price)

Strong Advice

• This stock is not for traders,speculators. Investors with a 5 year horizon can strictly invest for huge gains • Accumulate at all levels till Rs.50 and do not expect immediate returns.