Pidilite, Indigo Paints and JSW Paints are speculated to be interested in 74.76% stake of Akzo Nobel in it’s Indian subsidiary. Talks with Adani and Aditya Birla Group didn’t proceed much. Valuations are expected to be $2.1-2.5 bn (Rs 18,000 – 21,000 cr against the current mcap of Rs 17,000 cr). Key draw is Akzo’s … Read more
Camso is a premium brand in construction equipment tyre and tracks with strong equity and market position in EU and North American aftermarket and OE segments. The acquisition will give CEAT access to 40 global OEMs and broaden its product offering into construction tyres and bias tracks. It’s an all cash deal valued at $225 … Read more
Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona) has entered into an agreement to acquire the Railway Equipment Division (RED) of Escorts Kubota (Escorts). RED of Escorts is a leading supplier of critical components for Railways, such as brakes and suspension systems for various rolling stocks. The division reported revenues of Rs 950 cr in FY 24. In … Read more
As per the news reports, Alkem is now exploring a potential buyout of J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (JB). Torrent that was the speculated front runner for JB has paused talks due to the valuation differences. EQT, a Swedish investment major has also been said to give the acquisition a pass due to the valuation … Read more
In continuation of it’s strategy to grow organically, Medi Assist’s TPA subsidiary (MATPL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Paramount Health Services & Insurance TPA (Paramount). Paramount is the 4th largest TPA by total revenues and 2nd largest TPA in Group segment by Premiums in India. The Company in FY24, had a market share … Read more
Zomato in a bid to further strengthen it’s going-out segment has agreed to buy Paytm’s movie and event ticketing business. Deal is an all cash deal for Rs 2,048 cr Paytm has said that it had built it’s movie ticketing business from the ground up and acquired Insider and TicketNew for Rs 268 crore between … Read more
Consolidation in the Indian cement industry continues. UltraTech (UCL) has announced further stake acquisition in India Cements (ICL). Last month it had acquired 23% stake in ICL from investor Radhakishan Damani for Rs 1885 cr @ an average price of Rs 277/ share Now it is acquiring further 32.7% stake from the promoters of ICL … Read more
Mankind Pharma (MPL) is acquiring 100% of Bharat Serums (BSV) from the private equity major, Advent. BSV has a niche portfolio offering in Women’s Health, encompassing the entire lifecycle – from fertility to post-pregnancy. Deal is agreed at an Enterprise Valuation (EV) of Rs 13,630 cr translating to 28x of FY24 EBITDA. For comparison MPL’s … Read more
Adani Group looks to dethrone UltraTech Cement: The Adani Group is actively considering the acquisition of multiple cement companies, including Penna Cement, Saurashtra Cement, the cement business of Jaiprakash Associates, and Vadraj Cement owned by ABG Shipyard. This move aligns with the expected surge in demand for cement due to the government’s infrastructure development plans … Read more