UK-based Vedanta Resources may offload its holding in Indian group companies to Sterlite Industries, thereby reducing debt of about $9 billion on its books. The sharp fall in metal prices in the last few months has raised concern over Vedanta Resources' debt rating.
The London Stock Exchange-listed Vedanta Resources holds 55 per cent stake in Sesa Goa, 70 per cent in Vedanta Aluminium and 94.8 per cent in Madras Aluminium Company (Malco). The company also holds 55 per cent in Sterlite Industries which is listed on BSE, NSE and the New York Stock Exchange. Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries' board of directors will meet on Saturday to consider a restructuring proposal.
Last year, Vedanta acquired 58.5 per cent stake in Cairn India, along with Sesa Goa owning 20 per cent, in a deal worth about Rs 45,000 crore. However, without any premium consideration, Vedanta can mop up about Rs 10,800 crore on sale of its entire stake in Sesa Goa.
This is not for the first time that the company is attempting restructuring, in 2008, also Vedanta Resources made an attempt to re-align its corporate structure but called off due to unfavourable investor response.
Company Name | CMP |
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Hindalco | 652.00 |
Vedanta | 445.05 |
Hindustan Zinc | 491.70 |
Gravita India | 2090.50 |
Ram Ratna Wires | 594.05 |
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