Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited, a company controlled by Mr. Adar Poonawalla and Magma Fincorp Limited has announced a transaction for preferential issue of equity shares of Magma Fincorp which will result in a controlling stake being taken by Rising Sun Holdings and an open offer as per Public Announcement made under SAST guidelines.
The preferential allotment is for an aggregate value of INR. 3,456 crores, subject to shareholders’ and other regulatory approvals. As part of the transaction, Magma Fincorp proposes to allot 45,80,00,000 shares to Rising Sun Holdings, and 3,57,14,286 shares to Mr. Sanjay Chamria and Mr. Mayank Poddar.
The preferential allotment represents 64.68% of MFL’s enhanced equity share capital post the issue. Based on current shareholding, Rising Sun Holdings would hold 60.0% stake in the entity post issuance and the existing promoter group stake would get reduced to 13.3% post issuance. The Net Worth of Magma Fincorp shall increase to over INR. 6,300 crores post the issuance.
Following the preferential issue, Rising Sun Holdings would be classified as ‘Promoter’ of Magma Fincorp. Magma Fincorp Ltd and its subsidiaries shall be renamed and rebranded under the brand name ‘Poonawalla Finance’, subject to regulatory approvals. Subsequent to the completion of the preferential allotment, the existing financial services business of Poonawalla Finance is proposed to be consolidated into Magma Fincorp subject to compliance with extant regulations.
Rising Sun Holdings intends to nominate Mr. Adar Poonawalla as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mr. Abhay Bhutada, presently Managing Director & CEO of Poonawalla Finance, as Managing Director. Mr. Sanjay Chamria would continue as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Board. The management team will be further strengthened through the appointment of a professional CEO & COO.
This infusion would also enable Magma Fincorp to further invest in its Housing Finance subsidiary and General Insurance joint venture, as required
Economic Laws Practice is acting as the tax and transaction advisor, Khaitan & Co is acting as the legal advisor and Axis Capital Limited is acting as the merchant banker to the open offer to Rising Sun Holdings.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP is acting as the exclusive financial advisor to Magma Fincorp, Wadia Ghandy & Co is acting as legal advisor and Vinod Kothari & Co is acting as Corporate law Advisors to Magma Fincorp.
Commenting on the proposed transaction, Mr. Adar Poonawalla, Director, Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited said, “I am excited at this opportunity to infuse majority capital for controlling stake of Magma Fincorp. I see an unlimited potential in India in the financial space as our economy is poised to grow in double digits and this ties in with our Group philosophy of serving the needs and dreams of the nation, and financial service plays an important role in supporting and fuelling the growth of our country. This transaction is subject to statutory and regulatory approvals.”
Commenting on the proposed transaction, Mr. Sanjay Chamria, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Magma Fincorp Limited said, “Considering the positives in the deal by way of huge capital infusion, strong brand value and ability to attract top notch talent, the Board of the Company has rightly decided to accept an offer for a substantial equity infusion into the Company. This would help in propelling the Company into a higher growth trajectory, benefiting from potential lower cost of funds, improved credit rating and with additional leveraging of the huge distribution network, will eventually improve the overall RoE. We are proud to be associating with one of the country’s finest & reputed business groups and hope to together take the Company to new heights.”
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