BAT pares its stake in ITC

British American Tobacco (BAT) has sold a 3.5% stake in ITC. The stake has been sold in a block deal. BAT has realised a total of Rs 17,491 crore from the sale. The transaction has taken place @ Rs 400/ share which is similar to the prevailing market price. Post this stake sale, BAT’s shareholding … Read more

Advent sells significant stake in Eureka

Private equity major, Advent has sold 10% stake of Eureka Forbes (EFL). Advent had acquired Eureka Forbes from Shapoorji Group in September 2021 through a SPV, Lunolux Limited. Before this sale, Lunolux held 72.56% of EFL. 10% stake has been sold at an average price of Rs 506.06/ share totalling Rs 979 cr. Previous day’s … Read more

Parent sells sizeable stake in Whirlpool India

Whirlpool Corporation, the American parent has sold 24% stake in its Indian entity, Whirlpool of India. Stake has been sold in the open market for a total value of $468 mn. Sale happened at Rs 1,277/ per share, a discount of 4.5% to the previous day’s closing price. Purpose of the sale has been mentioned … Read more

BAT planning to reduce stake in ITC

British American Tobacco (BAT) is the largest shareholder in ITC holding 29.03% stake. It has informed that it is looking to reduce it’s stake as part of the Capital reallocation strategy. “We continue to pursue all opportunities to enhance balance sheet flexibility and, as part of this, we regularly review our stake in ITC. We … Read more

Tata Consumer announces two new acquisitions

1. Capital Foods (CFPL) The Company manufactures and sells chutney, masala, sauces, noodles and soups under the popular brand names – ‘Ching’s Secret’ and ‘Smith & Jones’. Initially, Nestle was rumoured to be acquiring the Company. Finally, it’s Tata Consumer Products that has announced the deal. It’s a 100% acquisition for Rs 5,100 cr Full … Read more

Starbucks targets 1000 stores by 2028

Started in 2012, Tata Starbucks is a 50:50 JV between Tata Consumer and Starbucks. It’s claimed to be a success in India so far and consequently the Company has announced the following – Increase the store count from 390 currently to 1000 by 2028 Currently, it has presence across 54 Indian cities. Going forward the … Read more