Hindusthan Glass to sell stake, buy 2 overseas firms

17 Sep 2010 Evaluate

Hindusthan National Glass and Industries Ltd is in talks with a European multinational to divest part of its 16.76% treasury stock by the end of this fiscal. The company is also in exclusive discussions for acquiring two companies, one in Southeast Asia and the other in Europe which together could cost around Rs.550 crore.

 

Its strategic stake sale is primarily to expand the business with a strong global footprint by exploring the capabilities of the multinational partner, and its own strength. The company is currently valued at Rs.1,942 crore. In June, US private equity firm Sequoia Capital acquired a stake of at least 7% in Hindusthan National Glass, partly from the treasury stock and from the promoters for about Rs.127 crore.

 

The firm has initiated a capacity expansion drive by setting up two new manufacturing plants at Rs.1,050 crore. The new facilities, which will create additional capacity of 1,300 tonnes per day (tpd), are to come up in Andhra Pradesh and western India. It has current capacity of 2,825 tpd.

 

Hindusthan National Glass, which makes glass bottles used in the food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, is also exploring acquisition opportunities overseas, in markets such as Europe and Africa. The leader in its segment with a domestic market share of 55%, it earns almost 95% of its revenue from its local business. crackcrack

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