Company has issued Corporate Guarantee on behalf of The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (subsidiary company) as per details attached.
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Varun Beverages Limited has issued a Corporate Guarantee of ZAR 770 Million (approximately ₹340-350 million) on behalf of its South African subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (Bevco). The guarantee is valid until April 21, 2029, and is provided in favour of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Johannesburg branch) to secure a credit facility extended to Bevco. The company has confirmed that promoters and promoter group have no interest in this transaction and that it is conducted at arm's length. The disclosure states there is no impact on the listed entity.
While the company claims no impact, the guarantee represents a contingent liability of ZAR 770 million that VBL would need to honour if Bevco defaults. This increases financial exposure for shareholders, particularly if the South African subsidiary faces operational challenges.