GAIL acquires 49% equity in Leafiniti Bioenergy to establish Compressed Bio Gas projects
GAIL's 49% equity participation and strategic governance rights in Leafiniti Bioenergy position it strongly in the growing Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) sector, diversifying its energy portfolio and supporting future growth in renewable energy, which represents a significant long-term strategic investment.
GAIL is acquiring a substantial 49% stake in Leafiniti Bioenergy Private Limited to establish new Compressed Bio Gas projects, which expands its portfolio into the growing renewable energy sector and provides significant governance rights, indicating a positive strategic move.
GAIL (India) Limited has executed a Share Subscription cum Shareholders Agreement with M/s TruAlt Bioenergy Limited (TBL) and Leafiniti Bioenergy Private Limited (LBPL) on 11 August 2025. * The agreement is for GAIL's equity participation of 49% in LBPL. * The primary purpose is to set up new Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) projects through LBPL. * Currently, LBPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of TBL. Post GAIL's equity subscription, the shareholding pattern of LBPL will be TBL:GAIL - 51%:49%. * The agreement is subject to satisfactory completion of Condition Precedents and DIPAM approval. * Key terms include: * LBPL Board will have 4 Directors, with 2 nominated by GAIL and 2 by TBL. * The Board Chairman will be nominated by GAIL/TBL by rotation every three years, with GAIL nominating the first Chairman. * The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a nominee of GAIL. * GAIL will have the first right to participate in fresh issuance of shares in proportion to its shareholding. * GAIL holds affirmative voting rights regarding any changes in LBPL's share capital structure. * GAIL has the Right of First Refusal on TBL's sale of equity shares to a third party and the right to Tag Along with TBL's equity sale. * A lock-in period of 5 years from the Closing Date or 3 years from the commissioning of 6 CBG projects, whichever is earlier, applies.
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