Kross Limited

1. Long standing relationship with large OEMs and their tier one suppliers, domestic dealers and fabricators for its trailer axle and suspension business complemented by a diversified network of dealers for its trailer axle and suspension assembly business.

2. Wide recognition as one of the prominent manufacturers of trailer axles and suspension assemblies in India and one of the few players domestically with the competency to manufacture trailer axles and suspension assembly in-house.

3. Diversified product portfolio with a focus on continuous value addition.

4. Integrated manufacturing operations coupled with in-house product and process design capabilities which offer scale, flexibility and comprehensive solutions.

5. Track record of sustained growth and strong financial performance.

1. Customer concentration risk - its top five customers contributed a significant portion (more than 66.00% in each of the previous three Fiscals) of its revenues. The loss of a major customer or reduction in demand for its products from any of its major customers may adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

2. End-user industry risk - Demand for its products is linked to growth and trends in sales of vehicles by its customers. Decline in sales of its customers may adversely affect the demand for the company products which in turn would adversely impact its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

3. Product concentration risk - the company derives a portion of its revenue from the sale of trailer axle and suspension assemblies for medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCV). Any reduction in demand for its key products on account of regulatory changes or changes in technologies including but not limited to shift in renewable/ green energy would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

4. The company derives a substantial portion of its revenue from supply of trailer axle and suspension assembly and a wide range of forged and precision machined high performance safety critical parts for medium and commercial vehicles (M&HCV) and farm equipment segments. Any change in demand for such components would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

5. Manufacturing facility disruption risk - its manufacturing facilities are subject to operating risks. Any shutdown of its manufacturing facilities of its existing or future manufacturing facilities or other production problems caused by unforeseen events may reduce sales and adversely affect its business, cash flows, results of operations and financial condition.

6. Manufacturing facility geographical concentration - its manufacturing facilities are located in the same geographical location and any disruptions in its manufacturing process due to local and regional factors could have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

7. Product quality risk - the company is subject to strict quality requirements and any product defect issues or failures by it to comply with quality standards could adversely affect its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

8. Lack of long-term contracts - the company does not have firm commitment agreements with its customers. If the company customers choose not to source their requirements from it, there may be a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.

9. Inventory management risk - If the company fails to accurately predict the demand for its products or if customers vary or cancel production orders, its may incur costs associated with excess inventory, including towards raw material charges, elongated working capital cycle and storage costs, any or all of which can adversely impact its financial results, profitability and future prospects.

10. The Company is unable to trace certain filings pertaining to historical secretarial information, minutes of board and shareholders' meetings, copies of share transfer forms and certain records from the statutory registers.