KMEW issues Corrigendum for EGM on ₹284.81 crore Preferential Issue
The preferential issue involves raising a substantial amount of capital (₹284.81 crore) for strategic investments in vessels/ships and working capital, which will significantly impact the company's financial structure and future growth prospects. The detailed utilization plan and the amount involved make this a high-impact event.
The company is proceeding with a significant preferential issue to raise ₹284.81 crore for capital expenditure, working capital, and general corporate purposes, which is a positive step for growth and operational funding. The participation of notable investors also indicates confidence.
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has issued a Corrigendum to its Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) dated 17 September 2025. The EGM is scheduled for Thursday, 09 October 2025, at 01:00 p.m. (IST). * The Corrigendum was issued in response to requests from NSE and BSE for certain changes, amendments, alterations, and clarifications regarding the proposed Preferential Issue of Equity Shares and Convertible Warrants. * The issue price for the proposed preferential issue remains unchanged at ₹1,900 per Equity Share and per Convertible Warrant. * The Company intends to utilize the proceeds from the Preferential Issue, estimated at ₹284.81 crore, for the following purposes within three years: * Working Capital requirements for Ship building contracts and Operating expenses: ₹30.81 crore * Capital Expenditure for purchase of vessels/ships and construction of new vessels/ships: ₹183.00 crore * General Corporate Purposes: ₹71.00 crore * The floor price for the preferential issue was determined to be ₹1,861.13 per share, based on SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, considering the higher of 90-day volume-weighted average price (₹1,706.14), 10-day volume-weighted average price (₹1,861.13), and the fair value determined by an Independent Registered Valuer (₹1,861.13). * Key proposed allottees include Infinity Direct Holdings (3.77% post-issue), Infinity Direct Capital (4.44%), Infinity Partners II - Direct (2.05%), Ashish Kacholia (2.87%), Vimana Capital Management LLP (1.32%), Suryashakti Management Services Private Limited (0.43%), and Sujay Kewalramani (0.70%). * The proposed allotment, if approved, will not lead to any change in the control or management of the Company. * Post-issue, the promoter and promoter group shareholding is projected to decrease from 60.69% to 53.93%, while total public shareholding is expected to increase from 39.31% to 46.07%.
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