Vedanta has approved the sale of it’s international Zinc assets in South Africa and Namibia to it’s subsidiary Hindustan Zinc (HZL). The transaction is valued at $2.98 bn (approx Rs 25,000 cr) It’s an all-cash deal, which would be completed in a phased manner over 18 months Valuations are estimated at 14.9x FY 24 EV/EBITDA. … Read more
Along with it’s Dec 22 qtr results, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has decided to increase future royalty payment to the parent, Unilever. Royalty is paid by HUL to Unilever for access to latter’s technology, innovation and global expertise. Current royalty agreement is 2.65% of the turnover. This was fixed in 2013 and the agreement is expiring … Read more
Payments and financial services unicorn PhonePe has raised $350 million in funding from General Atlantic — a leading global growth equity firm — at a pre-money valuation of $12 billion, making the Walmart-owned start-up the most-valued financial technology (fintech) player in India. The investment is the first tranche of the company’s latest fundraise that … Read more
WeWork Inc said on Thursday it plans to cut about 300 roles across countries to cut costs as high inflation weighs on office workspace spending. The New York-based company, which offers workstations, private offices and customized floors, had enjoyed a pandemic-driven shift to flexible work outside traditional offices. But with companies cutting their spending, WeWork … Read more
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen informed congressional leaders including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that her department had begun using extraordinary cash management measures that could stave off default until June 5. Republicans, with a newly won House majority, aim to use the time until the Treasury’s emergency maneuvers are exhausted to exact spending cuts from Biden … Read more
Eris Lifesciences is acquiring 9 dermatology brands from Glenmark Pharma. The brands are – Onabet, Halovate, Sorvate, Luligee, Demelan, Aceret, Dosetil, Revize, and Powercort, and their sub-brands. The acquisition is for the India and Nepal Territories Consideration for the transaction is Rs 340 crore payable in cash. Turnover of the acquired brands: FY 20 – … Read more
360 One has completed acquisition of a controlling stake in Mumbai Angels. Mumbai Angels is one of the oldest and a leading player in the early investment space. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. Reason for the subject transaction is obviously the synergy between Mumbai Angel’s network, wide experience in the investment … Read more