Kalpataru Projects International Limited has informed the Exchange about Acquisition
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Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) has signed a Share Sale, Exit, and Release Agreement on 23rd February 2026 in Saudi Arabia to buy the remaining 35% equity stake in its joint venture Kalpataru IBN Omairah Company Limited (KIOCL) from JV partner BIN Omairah Contracting Company Limited. KIOCL will become a wholly owned subsidiary of KPIL (going from 65% to 100% ownership). The deal involves acquiring 175 equity shares for SAR 10 Million (approximately USD 2.67 Million) in cash, expected to close by 31st May 2026. KIOCL operates in the same EPC business as KPIL (power transmission, distribution, and substations) in Saudi Arabia. Notably, KIOCL reported a loss of about SAR 22.96 Million and negative net worth of SAR 53.94 Million in FY25, with turnover declining sharply from SAR 268.25 Million in FY24 to SAR 90.79 Million in FY25.
This is a relatively small, strategic acquisition (under USD 3 Million) that gives KPIL full control over its Saudi operations, strengthening its Middle East presence. However, the target entity is currently loss-making with negative net worth, so the deal offers consolidation benefits and operational flexibility rather than immediate financial gains. Shareholders should view this as a low-cost move to streamline international operations rather than a value-accretive acquisition.