Poonawalla Fincorp revises preferential issue amount to ₹1,499.98 crore, details fund utilization
The announcement clarifies the final aggregate amount and detailed utilization plan for the preferential issue proceeds, which is important for the company's financial health and future growth. Although a corrigendum, it provides crucial details about capital allocation.
The company is raising capital through a preferential issue to strengthen its capital adequacy, which is crucial for funding future AUM growth and supporting its strategic expansion plans. This indicates a proactive approach to sustain growth.
* Poonawalla Fincorp Limited issued a Corrigendum on August 22, 2025, to its Postal Ballot Notice dated July 25, 2025. * The Corrigendum revises the aggregate issue amount for the preferential allotment of equity shares to ₹ 14,99,98,47,636.02 (approximately ₹ 1,499.98 crore). * The number of equity shares (3,31,48,102) and the issue price (₹ 452.51 per share, including a premium of ₹ 450.51) remain unchanged. * The primary purpose of the Preferential Issue is to strengthen the company's capital adequacy to support future Asset Under Management (AUM) growth. * Poonawalla Fincorp reported an AUM growth of 42.5% year-on-year in FY25 and 53% year-on-year in Q1 FY26. * The proceeds from the Preferential Issue are intended to be utilized as follows: * ₹ 1,259.98 crore for prepayment/repayment of borrowings, including interest, within 12 months. * ₹ 230.00 crore for AUM growth and lending towards various financing activities. * ₹ 10.00 crore for general corporate purposes. * The utilization amounts may deviate by +/-10%, and unutilized funds may be invested in money market instruments or bank deposits.
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