Lux Industries approves demerger of Vertical A & C businesses into WOS
Lux Industries approved a demerger plan for its Vertical A and C businesses into two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Lux and Cozi Limited and Lux Global Limited. Shareholders will receive a 1:1 share swap for each demerged vertical. The demerger aims to unlock shareholder value and improve operational focus.
A demerger is a significant corporate restructuring event that can substantially alter the company's structure and unlock value, impacting shareholders and operations.
The demerger is expected to unlock value for shareholders and create focused business platforms, which is a positive development for the company.
Lux Industries Limited announced that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held on August 31, 2026, has approved a Scheme of Arrangement for the demerger of its Vertical A Business Undertaking into Lux and Cozi Limited (Resulting Company 1) and its Vertical C Business Undertaking into Lux Global Limited (Resulting Company 2). These two entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries incorporated on May 22, 2026, and May 18, 2026, respectively. The business of Vertical B will continue with Lux Industries Limited.
Under the approved scheme, for every one fully paid-up equity share of Lux Industries Limited (face value ₹2), shareholders will receive one fully paid-up equity share of Lux and Cozi Limited (face value ₹2) and one fully paid-up equity share of Lux Global Limited (face value ₹2). The demerger is intended to create distinct business platforms, enabling focused management, efficient administration, independent strategic decision-making, and unlocking value for shareholders. The Scheme is subject to necessary statutory and regulatory approvals, including from the National Company Law Tribunal, SEBI, BSE, and NSE.
The Vertical A Business Undertaking had a turnover of ₹1,373.59 Crores (46.77% of standalone turnover) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Vertical C Business Undertaking had a turnover of ₹327.87 Crores (11.16% of standalone turnover) for the same period. The equity shares of Resulting Company 1 and Resulting Company 2 are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE.
The Board meeting commenced at 05:15 P.M. and concluded at 05:45 P.M. IST.
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