EPL Limited announces Transcript of Conference Call for Merger with Indovida
EPL Limited's conference call transcript details its merger with Indovida India Private Limited. The combined entity aims to be a $1 billion revenue packaging leader in emerging markets. The merger, a share swap, is expected to result in ₹8,300 crore revenue and ₹1,750 crore EBITDA. Identified synergies are between $35-50 million. Post-merger, Indorama Ventures will hold 51.8% and become promoter. Completion is expected in 12 months.
The merger of EPL Limited with Indovida India Private Limited is a significant corporate action that will substantially alter the company's scale, market position, and strategic direction, impacting its financial performance and competitive landscape.
The announcement details a strategic merger expected to create a larger, more competitive entity with significant revenue and EBITDA growth, positive synergy potential, and an improved financial profile, which is positive for the company and its shareholders.
EPL Limited has announced the transcript of a conference call held on March 30, 2026, to discuss the Scheme of Amalgamation of Indovida India Private Limited with EPL Limited. The merger aims to create a consumer packaging leader focused on emerging markets, forming a $1 billion revenue packaging powerhouse.
During the call, management highlighted that the combined entity will have a revenue of ₹8,300 crore and EBITDA of approximately ₹1,750 crore, with 75% of revenue from emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Indovida, a global leader in rigid packaging and a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Group, reported over ₹3,800 crore in revenue for 2025 with a 21.3% EBITDA margin. The merger is expected to be EBIT margin, EPS, and ROCE accretive to EPL, with identified synergies of $35 million to $50 million.
The transaction is a share swap merger, cash neutral for EPL, with EPL continuing as the listed entity. The Board approved the transaction on March 29, 2026. Post-merger, Indorama Ventures will hold 51.8% of MergeCo and will be the promoter, while Blackstone will hold 16.6% and remain a promoter. The completion of the merger process is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to take approximately 12 months. The combined entity is projected to have a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.25. Management also discussed leveraging Indovida's infrastructure for market entry and expansion, particularly in Southeast Asia and Africa, and explored opportunities in specialty caps, closures, and rigid custom containers. The proforma PAT for the combined entity is expected to be around ₹815 crore, with Indovida contributing approximately ₹410 crore.
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