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Pondy Oxides & Chemicals’ Board Approves Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)

Updated on: Dec 18, 2024, 4:17 PM IST
Pondy Oxides and Chemicals opens QIP at ₹902.93/share, aiming to raise funds for expansion; shares trade at ₹913.55 (+0.15%), YTD up 268.96%.
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals’ Board Approves Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)
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Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited has announced the opening of its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise funds through equity shares. The company’s board approved the QIP and its preliminary placement document during a meeting held on December 17, 2024. The floor price for the issue has been set at ₹902.93 per share, as per the pricing formula outlined in SEBI’s Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR) Regulations. The company may also offer a discount of up to 5% on the floor price to attract institutional investors.

Details of the QIP

The QIP is being undertaken in compliance with the provisions of SEBI ICDR Regulations, Section 42 and 62(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable rules. The board had earlier secured shareholder approval for the initiative through a special resolution passed on October 25, 2024. The preliminary placement document and application form were filed with the BSE and NSE on December 17, 2024.

The floor price of ₹902.93 represents a slight discount of 0.82% compared to the company’s closing price of ₹910.35 on December 16, 2024. The equity shares being offered in this issue have a face value of ₹5 each. The funds raised will be allocated for working capital requirements, setting up a recycling and processing unit in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, and general corporate purposes.

Financial Performance & Market Movement

In Q2 FY25, Pondy Oxides reported a 112.85% surge in standalone net profit, reaching ₹17.39 crore compared to ₹8.17 crore in Q2 FY24. Revenue for the quarter rose by 45.73% to ₹572.43 crore from ₹392.80 crore in the same period last year. Following the QIP announcement at around 1:10 PM on December 18, 2024, the company’s shares were trading at ₹913.55, up ₹1.40 (0.15%). Year-to-date, the stock has seen an increase of 268.96%.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

Published on: Dec 18, 2024, 4:17 PM IST

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