Neogen Chemicals Subsidiary Neogen Ionics to Invest ₹100.11 Crore in Neogen Morita New Material
Neogen Chemicals' subsidiary, Neogen Ionics, will invest ₹100.11 crore in step-down subsidiary Neogen Morita New Material via rights issue. This funds NML's CAPEX/OPEX and growth in Lithium-Ion Battery materials. NML's authorized capital increases to ₹99 crore. Transaction expected within 60 days.
The investment of ₹100.11 crore is a material amount for the company and is directed towards a strategic growth area (Lithium-Ion Battery materials), which could have a medium-term impact on its business and financial performance.
The announcement details a significant investment in a subsidiary focused on the growing Lithium-Ion Battery material sector, indicating strategic expansion and potential future growth for the company.
Neogen Chemicals Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Neogen Ionics Limited (NIL), will subscribe to up to 71,00,000 equity shares of its step-down subsidiary, Neogen Morita New Material Limited (NML). The subscription will be made via a rights issue at a price of ₹141 per share, aggregating to ₹100.11 crore.
This investment aims to fund NML's CAPEX, OPEX, and general corporate purposes, with a specific focus on its salt business or other transfer arrangements. NML is being established to capitalize on growth opportunities in the Lithium-Ion Battery material space, particularly concerning electrolyte salts for internal consumption and global market demand.
As part of this initiative, NML's authorized share capital will be increased from ₹5 crore to ₹99 crore. The subscription and allotment are expected to be completed within 60 days from the receipt of share application money. This transaction is classified as a related party transaction between NIL and NML, falling under exemptions provided by SEBI regulations and the Companies Act, 2013.
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