Zuari Agro Chemicals Board Approves Strategic Investment in Joint Venture ZMPPL
The approval involves a cash consideration of up to ₹180 crore, which is a notable financial commitment. Furthermore, the inter-se agreement clarifies and solidifies the control structure over Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) through ZMPPL, indicating a strategic impact on the company's long-term asset management and operational control.
The company is making a strategic investment in its joint venture to raise funds as part of a larger scheme and entering an agreement to secure continued control over a key asset (PPL). This proactive financial and strategic positioning is generally viewed positively.
* The Board of Directors of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (ZUARI) approved the execution of a securities subscription agreement and an inter-se agreement on 28 July 2025, based on the audit committee's recommendation. * Under the securities subscription agreement, the Company will subscribe to non-voting compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) to be issued by Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited (ZMPPL), a joint venture between ZUARI and OCP S.A. * The Company's consideration for this subscription will be approximately up to ₹180 crore in cash. OCP S.A. will also subscribe to an equal number of CCPS. * This investment aims to enable ZMPPL to raise funds as contemplated in the scheme of arrangement between Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (MCFL) and Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL). * Post-investment, ZUARI and OCP S.A. will continue to hold 50% of ZMPPL's share capital. * ZMPPL, incorporated on 24 January 2002, is engaged in trading fertilizers and industrial sales. For FY 2023-24, ZMPPL reported a standalone net-worth of ₹32,585.19 Lakhs, turnover of ₹5414.01 Lakhs, and profit after tax of ₹1935.73 Lakhs. On a consolidated basis, its net-worth was ₹2,38,899.51 Lakhs, turnover ₹11,60,618.39 Lakhs, and profit after tax ₹9,066.92 Lakhs. * The inter-se agreement, entered into by the Company, ZMPPL, and OCP, aims to ensure ZMPPL continues to hold more than 50% of PPL's share capital and maintain control post-effectiveness of the Scheme. * This agreement designates ZMPPL as the sole entity for any future acquisition of additional securities or voting rights of PPL on behalf of its promoter/promoter group.
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