UPL to acquire 11.67% stake in WRMS

31 Jan 2022 Evaluate

UPL is all set to invest Rs 1.18 crore for acquisition of 11.67% equity shares in Weather Risk Management Services (WRMS) (post dilution of existing shares). WRMS is an associate of the Company with an existing investment of 32.1%. The company currently holds 32.1% of paid-up equity share capital in WRMS. Post acquisition, UPL’s share in WRMS will be 40% (post dilution of existing shares) i.e. by acquiring additional 11.7% shares for a consideration of Rs1.18 crore as per the right under the existing agreements.

UPL had invested in June 2016, as an early-stage investor to support WRMS’s growth and also capitalise on potential strategic benefits to UPL. WRMSs services are complimentary to UPL’s digital foray. Post-acquisition, UPL’s share in WRMS will be 40%.

UPL is global player of crop protection products has customer base in 123 countries. It has subsidiary offices in Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Canada, Denmark, Indonesia, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Mauritius, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, South Africa, USA, UK, Vietnam and Zambia.

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