SETL to Invest ₹70 Cr for 19.19% Stake in Japan's GL Hakko, Eyes 51.07% Holding
SETL invests ₹70 Crore for a 19.19% stake in Japan's GL Hakko. SETL has the option to acquire an additional 31.88% for ₹116.7 Crore. Funds will boost GL Hakko's capacity for heat exchangers and semiconductor equipment. This supports SETL's goal to be India's largest glass-lined equipment manufacturer by FY27.
This is a significant strategic investment that expands the company's technological capabilities and market position, with potential for majority control and market leadership in India and Southeast Asia.
The investment is strategic, aims to increase capacity, and aligns with the company's growth objectives, indicating a positive outlook.
Standard Engineering Technology Limited (SETL) has announced a strategic investment of ₹70 Crores (Japanese Yen 1,174 million) to acquire an initial 19.19% equity stake in GL Hakko Co., Ltd., Japan, a manufacturer of glass-lined process equipment. This investment, funded from internal accruals, also includes the right for SETL to increase its shareholding by an additional 31.88% for ₹116.7 Crores (Japanese Yen 1,978 million) within three years, potentially taking its aggregate stake to 51.07%, subject to approvals.
The proceeds will be deployed by GL Hakko towards capital expenditure, focusing on increasing capacity for glass-lined shell and tube heat exchangers, developing semiconductor-grade process equipment using specialized glass, and establishing a clean room for equipment assembly. This strategic move aligns with SETL's objective to become India's largest glass-lined equipment manufacturer by FY27.
GL Hakko, founded in 1955, is Japan's sole specialist in glass-lined equipment, with over 20,000 units delivered. Its proprietary technologies, including shell and tube glass-lining and conductivity glass-lined technology, are expected to complement SETL's existing capabilities. SETL and GL Hakko's group company, AGI Group, are already partners, with AGI being SETL's second-largest shareholder. The partnership aims to leverage combined sales networks and expertise to offer a comprehensive solution from lab-scale R&D equipment to full-scale plant delivery.
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