Devyani International Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
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Devyani International (DIL) announced a merger with Sapphire Foods India (SFIL) through a share swap, with a ratio of 177 DIL shares for every 100 SFIL shares. SFIL promoters (holding 25.35%) will sell 18.5% to Arctic International, a group company, and receive DIL shares for the balance. The proposed appointed date is April 1, 2026, with completion expected in 12–15 months subject to NCLT, CCI, and SEBI approvals. Pro-forma combined entity will have 3,002 stores, ₹7,826 Cr in revenue, and 9.7% operating EBITDA margin. The deal is expected to deliver ~2.5% EBITDA synergy benefits (₹210–225 Cr) on a steady-state basis within 2 years post-merger. Yum! Brands is fully supportive, and DIL will additionally acquire 19 KFC outlets in Hyderabad from Yum.
Shareholders of both companies will see a significantly scaled-up QSR platform with pan-India presence and stronger growth potential, but the pro-forma D/E ratio rises sharply to 0.66 (from DIL's standalone 0.34), meaning higher leverage post-merger. Existing DIL shareholders will face dilution from the share swap, while SFIL shareholders become part of a larger, more liquid listed entity.