SETL invests ₹70 Cr for 19.19% stake in Japan's GL Hakko, eyes 51% in 2-3 yrs
SETL invests ₹70 crore for a 19.19% stake in Japan's GL Hakko, with an option to acquire a 51.07% stake in 2-3 years for ₹116.7 crore. This strategic move aims to make SETL India's largest glass-lined equipment manufacturer by FY27.
The acquisition significantly enhances SETL's technological capabilities, expands its market reach, and positions it for leadership in the glass-lined equipment sector, both domestically and globally.
The investment in a technologically advanced company like GL Hakko, with a clear roadmap for increased ownership and market leadership, is a positive development for SETL.
Standard Engineering Technology Limited (SETL) has announced a strategic investment in GL Hakko Co., Ltd., Japan, a global leader in advanced glass-lined process equipment. The initial investment is ₹70 crore for a 19.19% stake, funded entirely from SETL's internal accruals.
SETL has the option to increase its stake to 51.07% within 2-3 years for an additional ₹116.7 crore, at the same per-share valuation. This phased approach aims to secure majority control while protecting shareholder value.
GL Hakko brings unique, proprietary technologies in conductivity glass, shell-and-tube glass-lining, and semiconductor-grade glass, which are unmatched globally. This acquisition is expected to expand the combined addressable market to over $3.5 billion, encompassing core GL equipment, heat exchangers, and the semiconductor wet-chemicals segment.
The investment is a strategic step towards SETL becoming India's largest glass-lined equipment manufacturer by FY27. The partnership is built on a decade-long relationship between the companies, reducing integration risks. The fresh capital infused into GL Hakko will be used for capacity expansion, including scaling up production of advanced glass-lined shell-and-tube exchangers, semiconductor-grade process equipment, and establishing a clean room for equipment assembly.
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