Prime Focus allots ₹2,255 Cr shares preferentially, increases DNEG stake to 88.28%
The preferential allotment involves a substantial amount of capital (over ₹2,255 crore) and leads to a significant increase in the company's ownership and control over DNEG, a major player in its core business. This consolidation is a high-impact strategic move that could materially affect the company's financial structure and future performance.
The company successfully raised significant capital through a preferential allotment and simultaneously increased its direct and indirect stake in its material step-down subsidiary, DNEG, to 88.28%. This indicates a strategic move to consolidate control over a key asset in the visual effects and animation industry, supporting future growth and operational synergies.
* Prime Focus Limited's Board, on 23 September 2025, approved the allotment of 18,79,40,531 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹1/- each on a preferential basis. * The shares were allotted at an issue price of ₹120/- per share (including a premium of ₹119/-), totaling a consideration value of ₹22,55,28,63,720/- (₹2,255.29 crore). * This allotment was made to seven allottees, including the promoter group entity A2R Holdings and other non-promoter entities. * The preferential issue comprised two main components: * 17,36,21,781 equity shares, valued at ₹20,83,46,13,720/- (₹2,083.46 crore), were issued against the acquisition of 67,79,916 shares in DNEG S.a.r.l., Luxembourg, a step-down subsidiary, via a share swap. * 1,43,18,750 equity shares, aggregating to ₹1,71,82,50,000/- (₹171.83 crore), were issued for fundraising purposes. * Consequent to this allotment, the company's paid-up equity share capital increased from ₹58,75,59,017 to ₹77,54,99,548. * Through this share swap, Prime Focus directly acquired 12.53% in DNEG. * Additionally, PF World Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prime Focus, acquired another 1.03% stake in DNEG from A2R Holdings (an entity forming part of the promoter group) on 23 September 2025, for USD 19.75 million (₹171.82 crore). * As a result, Prime Focus Limited's total shareholding (direct and indirect) in DNEG has increased to 88.28%. * DNEG is involved in visual effects, animation, and creative technologies, with total assets of USD 935.9 million (₹7,764.5 crore) and a turnover of USD 425.7 million (₹3,532.3 crore) for the financial year 2024-25. * The acquisition was a related party transaction, approved by shareholders and conducted at arm's length.
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