A-One Steels India Files Draft Paper for ₹650 Crore IPO With SEBI

A-One Steels India, a backward-integrated steel manufacturer based in Bengaluru, has filed draft papers with SEBI to launch an IPO (Initial Public Offering) worth ₹650 crore. The IPO will contain of a fresh issue of equity shares valued at ₹600 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of ₹50 crore by the company’s promoters—Sandeep Kumar, Sunil Jallan, and Krishan Kumar Jalan.

Shareholding and Listing Plans

Currently, the promoters hold an 85.56% stake in A-One Steels, while public shareholders own 14.14%. Post-IPO, the shares will be listed on the both stock exchanges, BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and the  NSE (National Stock Exchange).

IPO Management

Bigshare Services will serve as the registrar for the IPO. PL Capital Markets and Khambatta Securities have been appointed as book-running lead managers.

Utilisation of Proceeds

• Fresh Issue Proceeds: A-One Steels plans to use funds from the fresh issue to:
  • Invest in its Indian subsidiary, Vanya Steels, for equipment, machinery, and civil work related to expanding its manufacturing capacity.
  • Develop group captive power projects to procure solar energy.
  • Repay or pre-pay certain outstanding loans.
  • Meet general corporate expenses.
• OFS Proceeds: Proceeds from the Offer for Sale will go directly to the selling shareholders, after deducting offer-related expenses and taxes.

Business Operations and Manufacturing Facilities

A-One Steels India operates 6 manufacturing units, 5 in Karnataka and 1 in Andhra Pradesh. As of June 30, 2024, A-One Steels India’s total steel production capacity stood at 14.97 lakh metric tonnes per annum (MTPA). Its diverse product range includes long and flat steel products, as well as industrial components used in steel manufacturing.

Competitors

The company faces competition from major steel producers such as Jai Balaji Industries, MSP Steel and Power, and Shyam Metalics and Energy.

A-One Steels India’s IPO aims to fuel its growth ambitions by expanding its facilities, increasing renewable energy use, and strengthening its financial position.

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