Jyothy Laboratories surges on the buzz of plan to acquire regional brands

30 Jan 2014 Evaluate

Jyothy Laboratories is currently trading at Rs. 206.55, up by 6.55 points or 3.28% from its previous closing of Rs. 200.00 on the BSE.

The scrip opened at Rs. 200.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 208.70 and Rs. 198.85 respectively. So far 47089 shares were traded on the counter.

The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 220.60 on 05-Dec-2013 and a 52 week low of Rs. 140.00 on 14-Feb-2013.

Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 203.80 and Rs. 191.15 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 3739.04 crore.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 66.70% while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 23.92% and 9.38% respectively.

In a bid to strengthen its fast-moving consumer goods portfolio, Jyothy Laboratories is reportedly planning to acquire regional brands for around Rs 500 crore. The acquisitions could be brands in adjacent categories like hair care and body care, where the company is not present currently.

Recently, the company had raised Rs 263 crore through a preferential allotment late last year, and is now ready to use the same for acquisitions.

Jyothy Laboratories is one of the leading players in the mid and economy segments of the FMCG industry having its presence in Fabricare (Detergents/soaps for clothes), Household Insecticide (Repellent coils/liquid or spray) Dishwashing products/Toilet cleaners, Personal care (Toilet soap) and Others (Incense sticks).

Jyothy Labs Share Price

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