Preferential Issue of shares for acquisition
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Kati Patang Lifestyle Ltd has allotted 17,36,093 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at Rs. 24 per share (including Rs. 14 premium) via preferential allotment for two share swap acquisitions. First, it acquired 100% stake in Agnetta International Private Limited for Rs. 3.5 crore by issuing 14,58,333 shares to 4 non-promoter allottees. Second, it acquired an additional 1.43% stake in Empyrean Spirits Private Limited (material subsidiary) for Rs. 66.66 lakh by issuing 2,77,760 shares to 3 non-promoter allottees. The share capital increases from Rs. 48.45 crore to Rs. 50.19 crore as a result. All allottees are non-promoters, indicating dilution of promoter holding.
This is a non-cash acquisition strategy that expands the company's holdings in subsidiaries without cash outflow. Existing shareholders face dilution as 17.36 lakh new shares are issued. The consolidation of subsidiaries may create long-term value but short-term EPS dilution is likely.