KMEW Monitoring Agency Report: ₹284.81 Cr Preferential Issue Proceeds Utilized as per Plan
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited's Monitoring Agency Report for Q1FY27 confirms utilization of ₹31.67 crore from its ₹284.81 crore preferential issue. Funds are allocated to working capital, capital expenditure, and general corporate purposes. Unutilized funds of ₹253.14 crore are placed in fixed deposits. No deviations from the offer document were reported.
This announcement is a routine monitoring report on the utilization of funds from a past preferential issue. It does not introduce new material information that would significantly impact the company's stock price or investor sentiment in the short term.
The report is a routine compliance filing detailing the utilization of funds from a previous preferential issue. It confirms adherence to the stated objectives, which is neutral in nature. There are no significant positive or negative developments reported.
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has submitted its Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, detailing the utilization of proceeds from its preferential issue amounting to ₹284.81 crore. The report, prepared by CARE Ratings Limited, confirms that all fund utilization during the quarter aligns with the objects disclosed in the Offer Document dated September 17, 2025.
During the quarter (Q1 FY27), KMEW utilized ₹13.63 crore, bringing the total utilized amount to ₹31.67 crore. The remaining unutilized funds stand at ₹253.14 crore. Specific utilizations include ₹4.80 crore for working capital, ₹12.17 crore for capital expenditure on new vessels, and ₹14.70 crore for general corporate purposes, which involved subscribing to equity shares of its subsidiary.
The company has placed ₹228.78 crore in fixed deposits across Bandhan Bank, Yes Bank, and HDFC Bank, with maturity dates ranging from December 2026 to January 2027, earning interest rates between 6.22% and 7.20%. Additionally, ₹25.50 crore is held in a Yes Bank Monitoring Account.
The report also confirms no deviation from the original objects of the issue and that all timelines for utilization are within the three-year period from the receipt of funds, with the latest deadline being June 22, 2029. The Audit Committee reviewed and approved the Monitoring Agency Report on August 14, 2026.
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