On December 18, 2024, Ambuja Cements’ share price (NSE: AMBUJACEM) traded 0.19% lower, at ₹570 as of 10:40 AM on the NSE. The stock opened at ₹577, higher than the previous close of ₹571.10. Meanwhile, Sanghi Industries’ share price dropped 11% to ₹68.31 on the NSE in opening trade.
Ambuja Cements has revealed plans to merge its subsidiaries, Sanghi Industries and Penna Cement, into the parent company. The move is aimed at improving efficiency, competitiveness, and shareholder value.
This move is intended to enhance shareholder value, streamline the organisational structure, and simplify compliance processes for improved governance.
As per the proposed Schemes of Arrangement, Ambuja Cements will issue 12 equity shares of ₹2 each for every 100 equity shares of SIL, which have a face value of ₹10 each. The eligible shareholders of SIL will then become shareholders of Ambuja Cements.
The merger is subject to requisite approvals and is expected to be completed within 9-12 months.
Ajay Kapur, CEO of Adani Group’s Cement Business, stated that the consolidation would improve working capital management, support business growth, and boost market competitiveness.
SIL, with a clinker capacity of 6.6 MTPA and cement capacity of 6.1 MTPA, is known for its large-scale Sanghipuram plant. Penna Cement, with a capacity of 10 MTPA and ongoing expansion plans, also contributes significantly to the merger.
Ambuja Cements is one of India’s leading cement companies and a member of the diversified Adani Group. Ambuja Cements, with its subsidiaries, has taken the Adani Group’s cement capacity to 89 MTPA with 22 integrated cement manufacturing plants and 21 cement grinding units across the country.
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Published on: Dec 18, 2024, 9:51 AM IST
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