July 16, 2024
New Delhi, India
Vedanta Shares
Shares of mining major Vedanta Ltd. gained 2.21% on Monday, closing at ₹459.40. The company’s market capitalization rose to ₹1.70 lakh crore following the announcement of a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise funds.
Key Highlights:
- QIP Announcement: Vedanta’s committee of directors has approved the launch of a QIP, setting the floor price at ₹461.26 per equity share. The relevant date for the issue is July 15, 2024, as per the company’s stock exchange filing.
- Potential Discount: The company may offer a discount of up to 5% on the calculated floor price for the QIP.
- Stock Performance: Vedanta’s stock has gained 101% over the past two years and 78.62% in 2024. The stock reached a 52-week high of ₹506.85 on May 22, 2024, and a 52-week low of ₹207.85 on September 28, 2023.
- Debt Reduction Plan: The QIP is part of Vedanta’s strategy to reduce its standalone debt by $3 billion over the next three years. As of March 31, 2024, the company reported a reduction in net debt to ₹56,338 crore, down ₹6,155 crore from the previous quarter.
Fundraising Strategy:
Vedanta’s shareholders had approved the plan to raise up to ₹8,500 crore through the issuance of securities on June 21, 2024. This strategic move aims to optimize the company’s capital structure and enhance shareholder value. Citi, JM Financial, and Nuvama are the likely bankers for the QIP issue, according to CNBC-TV18.
QIP Methodology:
Qualified institutional placement (QIP) allows publicly traded companies in India to raise funds quickly by issuing shares or convertible securities to a select group of institutional investors such as mutual funds, venture capital funds, insurance companies, and foreign institutional investors. This method is an alternative to traditional forms of capital raising, such as Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Follow-on Public Offerings (FPOs).
Recent Developments:
Last month, Vedanta’s subsidiary, Finsider International, accepted a proposal from one of its banks to sell a 2.6% shareholding worth ₹4,379.7 crore to a group of reputed institutional investors.
Bottom Line:
Vedanta’s QIP launch is a strategic move to strengthen its financial position and reduce debt, reflecting the company’s commitment to growth and stability. The positive market reaction indicates investor confidence in Vedanta’s future prospects.
As of writing this news, Vedanta shares were trading at Rs. 462.85 Up +3.40 or (+0.74%), as of 10:54 A.M.
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