PORTFOLIO ACQUISITIONS
Patanjali Foods to buy Patanjali Ayurved's home, personal care business for Rs 1,100 crore
Patanjali Foods Limited board approves Rs 1,100 crore acquisition of Patanjali Ayurved's Home and Personal Care business, leveraging brand equity in key segments for revenue growth and synergies. The company aims for product innovations and cost optimization.
BlackRock to buy UK data group Preqin for $3.2 billion
Expanding into private markets data, I acquire Preqin for 2.55 billion pounds to offer enhanced solutions for fund managers. With a growth rate of 20%, Preqin will facilitate private markets investing, providing an accessible platform for investors. The acquisition aims to create a seamless experience for all stakeholders.
BlackRock to buy UK data group Preqin for $3.2 bln
BlackRock has agreed to acquire UK data firm Preqin for £2.55 billion ($3.23 billion) in cash, enhancing its presence in the private markets data sector. The acquisition will integrate Preqin's data and research capabilities with BlackRock's Aladdin portfolio management software. Preqin will remain available as a standalone solution. Expected to generate $240 million in recurring revenue in 2024, Preqin has grown 20% annually over the past three years. Founder Mark O'Hare will join BlackRock as vice chair. Sudhir Nair, BlackRock's Aladdin head, emphasized the goal of making private markets investing more accessible.
Vodafone Idea acquires Rs 3,510 crore worth of airwaves in 11 circles
India's Vodafone Idea has spent Rs 3,510 crore to acquire 50MHz of spectrum in 11 circles, strengthening its 4G portfolio and launching 5G services. The acquisition will enable the use of dedicated sub-GHz spectrum for advanced technologies and customer experience. Vodafone Idea has also held 5G trials in three network circles using Samsung's virtual Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions.
Dr Reddy's to buy nicotine replacement brands from UK-based Haleon for $632 million
The portfolio to be acquired consists of Nicotinell, a global leader in the NRT category with an extensive footprint in over 30 countries spanning Europe, Asia including Japan, and Latin America, and local market-leading brand names of the product – Nicabate in Australia, Thrive in Canada, and Habitrol in New Zealand and Canada. The proposed acquisition will be inclusive of all formats such as lozenge, patch, gum as well as pipeline products, in all applicable global markets outside of the US.
What should investors do with cement stocks? Sanjay H Parekh answers
On consumption, we are underweight, in fact we do not own any FMCG stock right now and we have taken sectoral deviations to get the alpha. So, overall the very simple view was overweight domestic, global underweight.
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Indian companies have made a comeback. Will MNCs be able to do it ? 7 MNC pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 21%
While they still trade at premium valuations, they have not created wealth for shareholders. The fact is an age-old theory that just having a MNC stock in your portfolio is an assurance of growth and return no longer holds true. There was a time when having MNC stock, irrespective of the sector it was from, was a must have in one's portfolio. The reason: liberal at giving bonuses, dividend payments were good and given the fact some of them actually owned the best of the brands which had seen a secular growth due to which they were also able to deliver decent returns to shareholders. But after the IT bull of 2000, as a new set of Indian companies took the centerstage, a number of MNCs stocks lost their shine at least on the street. In the last few years, a number of pharma companies have been putting their house in order, either due to global merger and selling a part of Indian business to focus more on core products.
PwC India expects upswing in small, mid-size M&A transactions
PwC India anticipates an upswing in India markets, especially in small to mid-size M&A transactions and growth fundings. Sanjeev Krishan highlights diverse M&A strategies, PE investment trends, and top deals. The firm aligns with India's 'Viksit Bharat' agenda and emphasizes emerging technologies and ESG integration.
What to expect from largecap private banks going ahead? Sandip Sabharwal answers
So, overall demand-supply outlook over the next couple of years does not look so good because supply increases are very rapid, demand increase has been subdued and companies have been unable to increase prices.
360 One acquires ET Money for Rs 366 crore to enter wealth tech space
360 One Wealth and Asset Management acquires wealth tech platform ET Money for Rs 366 crore. The deal involves cash payment to Times Internet and issuing stocks to secure a stake in the wealth management firm. Times Internet, the parent of ET Money, will secure a stake in the wealth management firm and will remain invested in the space, the statement said.
Amazon acquires video streaming platform MX Player
Amazon has agreed to acquire MX Player to expand its video streaming services portfolio in India's market. MX Player will complement Amazon's Prime Video and MiniTV services. The deal values MX Player at $50-100 million.
Mankind Pharma scouts for M&A deals to boost local branded biz
Mankind Pharma, the fourth-largest pharmaceutical company in India, led by Rajeev Juneja, is seeking mergers, acquisitions, and in-licensing deals to enhance its branded formulation business.
Sebi relaxes timeline for material-change disclosures by FPIs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday relaxed timelines for disclosure of material changes by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). The regulator categorised material changes notified by FPIs into two groups.
Embassy REIT raises Rs 1200 crore debt to acquire prime commercial asset in Chennai
Embassy REIT secured a Rs 1200 crore debt from a nationalised bank to purchase a 5 mn sq ft commercial asset in Chennai, expanding into a new growth market. The acquisition was funded through debt at 8.05% and internal accruals. The property has a high occupancy rate and will enhance Embassy REIT's commercial portfolio significantly.
EET Retail continues to expand fuel retail network
EET Retail, the retail division of EET Fuels, has reopened two new service stations in the UK, signaling a new era of convenience and service for the Essar consumer brand.
Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru lead Small & Medium REIT investment prospects
India's fractional ownership property market is projected to grow over 10 times, exceeding $5 billion by 2030, driven by office assets suitable for Small and Medium REIT (SM REIT) investments. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are top hotspots, with significant opportunities in tech markets. SM REITs offer investors professionally managed, rent-yielding assets.
Petronas renewable energy arm leads race to climb green tower at Brookfield
Malaysian energy giant Petronas's renewable energy arm Gentari Sdn Bhd is leading the race for a part of India's renewable portfolio from Brookfield Asset Management.
Cosmos to meet RBI’s target for small sized loans at 50% loan book this year
Cosmos Bank, a Pune-based bank, aims to meet the Reserve Bank of India's target of maintaining 50% of its loan portfolio with ticket size less than Rs one crore this fiscal. The bank plans to use its network of 179 branches to achieve this goal. Currently, 43% of the bank's loan book comprises loans below Rs 1 crore. Cosmos Bank plans to raise technology spends to up to 20% of profits and cut costs through automation.
Local pharma companies queue up for JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Mankind Pharma, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, and Torrent Pharma are interested in acquiring JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals from KKR. KKR's investment arm, TAU Investment, owns 53.78% in JB Chemicals, worth Rs 14,020 crore. The company's revenue doubled to Rs 3,484 crore in FY24 under KKR's ownership. JB Chemicals has made four acquisitions in the last four years, investing $200 million. However, global private equity funds are not pushing for JB Chemicals due to high valuations.
Nexus REIT in talks to buy Marina Mall in Chennai
Nexus Select Trust in talks to acquire The Marina Mall in Chennai, developing a diverse portfolio with Grade-A malls in Hyderabad. Plans to double assets to 20M sq ft in 5 years, reflecting India's retail growth and mall consumption surge.
Global fund KKR puts Lighthouse on the Block, eyes $1.2 billion valuation
KKR & Co is set to sell its education portfolio in India, Lighthouse Learning, with a valuation of $1-1.2 billion. The group operates over 1,350 pre-schools and 45 schools, attracting interest from global educational institutions and PE funds. Lighthouse has seen increasing student numbers and revenue growth, with expectations to reach Rs 1000-1200 crore by fiscal year 2024.
Brookfield India REIT inks pact to acquire Bharti JV stake, funding through listed units
Brookfield India REIT acquires 50% stake in Bharti Enterprises' real estate joint venture in New Delhi, adding Grade A assets and increasing operating area by 16%. Ankur Gupta, Managing Partner at Brookfield, emphasizes the diverse portfolio.
TVS Holdings to acquire 80.74% stake in Home Credit India Finance for Rs 554 crore
TVS Holdings Ltd on Friday said it will acquire 80.74 per cent stake in Home Credit India Finance Pvt Ltd for an aggregate consideration Rs 554.06 crore.
Embassy REIT to invest Rs 3,800 cr in 4 years to complete construction of 61 lakh sq ft office space
To expand its portfolio, Aravind Maiya, Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT, said the company is constructing 6.1 million (61 lakh) square feet of premium office space in Bengaluru to cater to rising demand from global capability centres (GCCs) and also domestic players.
Max Estates projects FY25 pre-sale proceeds to more than double
Pre-sale refers to the sale of properties before they are constructed, a common practice in the real estate sector. The company is on track to launch the National Capital Region’s first intergenerational residential community in the July-September quarter of 2024, with a revenue potential of Rs 4,000 crore.
Embassy REIT's Q4 Results: Net operating income up 13% to Rs 766 cr
Embassy Office Parks REIT on Thursday reported a 13 per cent increase in its net operating income to Rs 765.6 crore and announced distribution of Rs 494.8 crore to unit holders in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year. Its net operating income stood at Rs 680.2 crore in the year-ago period.
Best Agrolife acquires 100 pc stake in Sudarshan Farm Chemicals for Rs 139 crore
The acquisition will enable BAL to leverage SFCL's proficiency in developing cost-effective and distinctive manufacturing routes for off-patent molecules, it said. "This acquisition involves obtaining a 100 per cent stake through cash consideration, with an estimated enterprise value of Rs 139 crores based on the valuation," the Delhi-based BAL said in a statement.
Nexus Select aims to double portfolio in 5 years with acquisition-led strategy
Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust plans to double its assets portfolio to 20 million sq ft in 5 years. CEO Dalip Sehgal stated that the trust can borrow $1 billion or swap units for assets to fund acquisitions. The trust currently owns 17 malls across 14 cities, including Ahmedabad and Amritsar.
Godrej Properties poised to exceed FY24’s Rs 15,000-cr project addition guidance, says Chairman
Godrej Properties expects to surpass its business development guidance, driven by a robust deal pipeline and ongoing consolidation. The recent acquisitions in the Hyderabad property market and Bengaluru hold significant revenue potential. The company anticipates delivering its best-ever annual performance.
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