NCLT sanctions Hindustan Unilever's Ice Cream Business demerger to Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited
NCLT sanctioned Hindustan Unilever's demerger of its Ice Cream Business Undertaking to Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited, creating a focused, independent listed entity. Shareholders will receive shares in a 1:1 ratio.
The demerger of a core business undertaking and the creation of a new listed entity represents a significant structural change for Hindustan Unilever Limited, with substantial implications for its future operations, strategic focus, and shareholder value.
The demerger is presented with a clear rationale for creating value, enabling sharper focus for both entities, and establishing a leading listed ice cream company with iconic brands, which are all positive outcomes for the company and its shareholders.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) announced the receipt of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench's Order dated 30th October 2025, sanctioning the Scheme of Arrangement for the demerger of its Ice Cream Business Undertaking to Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited. A Rectification Order dated 6th November 2025 was also issued by NCLT. * Rationale for Demerger: The separation follows Unilever PLC's global intention to separate its ice cream business. The demerger aims to create an independent listed ice cream company due to its distinct operating model, infrastructure, capital allocation needs, and market strategy. * Benefits: The demerger is expected to: * Enable sharper focus for both the demerged and resulting companies on their respective businesses and strategies. * Create a leading listed ice cream company in India with iconic brands like ‘Kwality Wall’s’, ‘Cornetto’, and ‘Magnum’. * Provide enhanced flexibility for the Resulting Company to deploy strategies suited to its distinctive operating model and market dynamics. * Unlock value for all shareholders of Hindustan Unilever Limited, offering them the flexibility to stay invested in the growth journey of the Ice Cream Business Undertaking. * Share Entitlement Ratio: For every 1 equity share of face value of ₹1/- fully paid up held in Hindustan Unilever Limited, shareholders will receive 1 equity share of face value of ₹1/- credited as fully paid up in Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (1:1 ratio). * Effective Date: The Appointed Date is the same as the Effective Date, which is defined as the first calendar date of the month following the month in which the conditions and matters referred to in clause 20 of the Scheme have occurred or been fulfilled, obtained or waived. * Creditor Protection: The NCLT directed Hindustan Unilever Limited to make necessary arrangements to ensure that Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited is in a position to fulfill its obligations to the creditors being transferred. However, creditors transferred to the Resulting Company are still entitled to make claims against Hindustan Unilever Limited.
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