Ahead Of IPO, Standard Glass Raises Rs 123 Crore From Anchor Investors

New Delhi: Standard Glass Lining Technology said it has mobilised Rs 123 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offer opening for public subscription on January 6. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund (MF), Kotak MF, Tata MF, Motilal Oswal MF, 3P Investment Managers, Kotak Infinity Fund - Class AC, ITI MF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Amansa Holdings, and Clarus Capital were anchor investors, according to a circular uploaded on BSE website. According to the circular, Standard Glass Lining Technology Ltd has allotted 87.86 lakh shares to 10 entities at Rs 140 per equity share, which is also the upper end of the price band. This aggregates the transaction size to Rs 123.01 crore. The issue, with a price band of Rs 133-140 per share, will conclude on January 8.

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Standard Glass raises ₹123 crore from anchor investors pre-IPO.

The Rs 410.05 crore public issue is a combination of fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 210 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 1.43 crore shares by promoters and other selling shareholders, according to the red herring prospectus (RHP). S2 Engineering Services, Kandula Ramakrishna, Kandula Krishna Veni, Nageswara Rao Kandula, Standard Holdings, Katragadda Venkata Ramani, and Venkata Siva Prasad Katragadda are among shareholders selling shares through the OFS route.

Standard Glass Lining Technology Plans IPO To Fund Expansion, Debt Repayment

Proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 130 crore will be used by the company for debt repayment and Rs 30 crore for investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary, S2 Engineering Industry. Funds worth Rs 20 crore will also be utilised by the company towards inorganic growth through strategic investments or acquisitions, Rs 10 crore for the purchase of machinery and equipment and a portion will also be used for general corporate purposes.

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