Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Gujarat Ambuja sells 11% in Ambuja Cement to Holcim

Gujarat Ambuja Cements has sold 11% stake in Ambuja Cement India Limited (ACIL) to Holcim for Rs. 526.5 crores. Gujarat Ambuja owns 33% in ACIL. It has exercised its put option for an 11% stake in ACIL and has sold 9.53 crore shares to Holcim. GACL made a profit of Rs. 240.7 crores by selling these shares. After this sale, Gujarat Ambuja owns 22% shares in ACIL and Holcim the remaining 78%. Holderind Investments, a subsidiary of Holcim, currently holds 16.51% stake in Gujarat Ambuja, while ACIL holds 9.93% stake in the company.

Read the Business Standard article.

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