Associated Alcohols & Breweries to Acquire SDF Industries for ₹30.85 Crore
Associated Alcohols & Breweries (AABL) will acquire SDF Industries Ltd. for ₹30.85 crore, subject to NCLT approval. The acquisition, expected to be completed by September 2026, will make SDF Industries a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing AABL's bottling capacity and operational control in Kerala.
The acquisition involves a significant investment and will expand the company's operational footprint and capacity, impacting its overall business structure and market presence.
The acquisition is a strategic move that will enhance the company's operational capabilities, control, and market position, leading to potential future growth and value creation.
Associated Alcohols & Breweries Limited (AABL) has announced that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kochi Bench, approved its resolution plan for the acquisition of SDF Industries Ltd. on April 16, 2026. The acquisition, valued at ₹30.85 crore, will make SDF Industries, a distillery-cum-bottling unit in Thrissur, Kerala, a wholly owned subsidiary of AABL.
The SDF Industries facility includes IMFL bottling capacity of approximately 3.60 lakh cases per annum and an ENA distillery license capacity of 75 lakh liters per annum. Strategically located in Kerala, it spans 10 acres and is well-connected to major airports. This acquisition is expected to bring bottling operations in-house in Kerala, enhancing control over production and efficiency. Brands currently bottled through third-party arrangements will be shifted to the in-house facility.
AABL plans to upgrade the SDF Industries facility with advanced technology, targeting operations to commence by September 2026. Mr. Prasann Kedia, Managing Director of AABL, expressed optimism about solidifying the company's position in Kerala, enhancing operational control, and supporting the launch of new products for potential export markets. He anticipates operating leverage benefits and long-term value creation.
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