The Board of Directors approved an investment to convert the Subsidiary to a Wholly-owned Subsidiary
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Kanchi Karpooram Ltd's Board approved acquiring the remaining 49% stake (4.90 lakh equity shares) in its subsidiary Kanchi Agro Product Private Limited (KAPPL) for Rs. 4.90 lakhs at Rs. 1 per share, converting it into a wholly-owned subsidiary. KAPPL is engaged in wholesale trading of agricultural and forestry food products, with a turnover of Rs. 185.12 lakhs in FY24 but a negative net worth of Rs. 296.41 lakhs, which is why shares are being picked up at a nominal price. The transaction is a related party deal as the parent company's Managing Directors are also directors in KAPPL, and will be done at arm's length basis. No government approvals are required, and the deal is expected to close by 30 June 2025.
The acquisition value is very small (Rs. 4.9 lakhs) and the target subsidiary has negative net worth, so the financial impact on shareholders is minimal. However, it gives Kanchi Karpooram full control over KAPPL for better strategic alignment and governance. This is unlikely to materially move the stock price.