Orient Cement Board Approves Amalgamation with Ambuja Cements
Orient Cement Limited's Board approved its amalgamation with Ambuja Cements Limited. The transferor company reported FY25 standalone revenue of ₹2,708.83 crore. Ambuja Cements has significant revenues and net worth. The share exchange ratio involves 33 Ambuja Cements shares for every 100 Orient Cement shares.
An amalgamation of this scale between two cement companies, especially with a significant share exchange ratio, will have a substantial impact on the corporate structure, operations, and market presence of both entities.
The amalgamation is expected to create significant business synergies, enhance operational efficiencies, and strengthen the overall business ecosystem, which is positive for the companies involved.
The Board of Directors of Orient Cement Limited, at a meeting held on December 22, 2025, has approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Orient Cement Limited (Transferor Company) with Ambuja Cements Limited (Transferee Company). This amalgamation is being undertaken pursuant to Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The scheme is subject to necessary statutory and regulatory approvals, including the approval of the National Company Law Tribunal. The Scheme will be filed with the stock exchanges for their "No Objections Letters".
As per the details of the scheme, Orient Cement Limited reported a standalone revenue of ₹2,708.83 crore and a net worth of ₹1,807.91 crore for the financial year 2024-25. Ambuja Cements Limited reported a standalone revenue of ₹19,453.58 crore and a net worth of ₹48,605.65 crore, with consolidated figures of ₹35,044.76 crore and ₹63,811.42 crore, respectively.
The transaction is considered a related party transaction as Orient Cement is a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements. However, it will not attract the requirements of Section 188 of the Companies Act. The consideration for the Scheme will be discharged on an 'arm's length' basis, with the Share Exchange Ratio based on a joint valuation report dated December 22, 2025, and a fairness opinion from SBI Capital Markets Limited.
The rationale for the amalgamation includes consolidating operations for focused growth, operational efficiencies, and business synergies, streamlining the group structure, and unlocking economies of scale. This integration is expected to enhance agility, strengthen the business ecosystem, and boost profitability.
No cash consideration is involved. Upon the Scheme becoming effective, Ambuja Cements will issue and allot 33 equity shares of face value ₹2 each, fully paid-up, for every 100 equity shares of face value ₹1 each held by Orient Cement shareholders (excluding Ambuja Cements). The promoter shareholding in Orient Cement (72.66%) will become nil post-arrangement, while Ambuja Cements' promoter holding will change slightly.
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