United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of British alcohol major Diageo, has been strategically reviewing it’s Popular brand portfolio since February 2021. The review is a part of it’s strategy to increase profit by focusing on the premium brands. It has now announced the following deal with Inbrew Beverages Private Limited (“Inbrew”)- Sale of 32 … Read more
This is what some investors had wanted and that’s exactly what Varroc Engineering Ltd (VEL) has decided. Key announcements – VEL has entered into a definitive agreement with Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE, France to divest its 4-Wheeler lighting business in the Americas and Europe Agreed consideration is an Enterprise Value of EUR 600 mn (approx … Read more
The bid has been won by the consortium led by Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited (BFHL) and includes GIC and ChrysCapital. Key factual points on the acquisition –Â BFHL is the non-operative financial holding company of the Bandhan group. It is the promoter of Bandhan bank and currently owns ~40% stake in the Bank. IDFC mutual … Read more
TTK Healthcare (TTKH) has announced selling 100% of it’s human pharma division to Miransa Limited, an affiliate of Advent International (a major private equity investor). Key points to note – Division is being sold off to BSV Pharma Private Limited – a new entity in which 74% will be held by Miransa and balance 26% … Read more
L&T Finance Holdings (LTFH) as part of the restructuring and consolidation has decided to move out of the wholesale business and focus exclusively on the retail lending. Key points to note – Retail lending for the Company consists of farm equipment, 2 wheelers, consumer loans, micro loans and home loans/ LAP. Wholesale lending comprises of … Read more
Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) is selling Bblunt’s consumer products and saloon business to Mamaearth. Key points to note: Acquisition is by Mamaearth’s parent Company Honasa consumer. Bblunt’s products business will be completely owned and managed by Honasa Bblunt’s saloon business will continue to operate as an independent entity GCPL held 30% of Bblunt and balance … Read more
L&T Finance Holdings LTd (LTFH) in a bid towards consolidating towards core business and unlock value from the non core businesses, has decided to sell out the mutual fund business. It’ is selling the business to HSBC India. Key points to note – L&T Mutual Fund (LTMF) is operated as a 100% subsidiary of LTFH. … Read more
Maruti continues to charter it’s own course. Recently it had communicated it’s intention to bet big on CNG cars. Previously it had also announced to be focused more on self charging hybrids instead of full EVs for phase 1 in the Indian market. Now it has reconfirmed that it is not looking to make any … Read more
The Company is one of the most active news providers amongst the Indian pharma players. It has now informed that its COVID-19 vaccine UB-612 programme hasn’t progressed, as its partner Vaxxinity failed to secure the emergency use authorization (EUA) in Taiwan. Key points to note – Approval in Taiwan was denied in August as the … Read more