How IPO-Bound OYO Turned Things Around In FY24
OYO’s IPO Delayed Again
OYO postponed its IPO by 6-12 months due to ongoing debt refinancing of a $660 Mn loan.
Debt Refinancing Details
Refinancing $450 Mn of the loan will save OYO INR 124 Cr – INR 141 Cr annually by lowering interest rates.
Pre-IPO Funding Efforts
OYO aims to raise $100 Mn – $150 Mn through pre-IPO placements, with an announcement expected next week.
Profitability Turnaround
OYO turned an INR 1,000 Cr net loss in FY23 into an INR 100 Cr net profit in FY24, with 8 consecutive profitable quarters.
Strategic Focus Areas
OYO focused on spiritual tourism, adding 400 properties in religious sites, boosting revenue.
Operational Shifts
OYO launched an accelerator program for new hoteliers and cut low-performing hotels to improve profitability.
Global Expansion Strategy
OYO shifted focus from China to profitable markets like the UK, US, and Nordic countries, leveraging diaspora and economic trends.
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