We would like to inform that the Investment and Borrowing Committee of the Board of Directors of Varun Beverages Limited ( Company ) at their meeting held today inter-alia approved to increase its stake in subsidiary company i.e. The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited, South Africa.
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Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) has approved increasing its stake in its South African subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (Bevco), from 97.42% to 97.92%. The increase is being done by converting an outstanding loan of ZAR 455.74 million (approximately INR 2,199.68 million) into 1,005,000 ordinary shares at ZAR 453.47 per share. Bevco manufactures and distributes PepsiCo-licensed and own-branded non-alcoholic beverages in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini, with FY24 consolidated turnover of ZAR 4,090 million. No cash consideration or regulatory approvals are required, and the transaction is completed on August 4, 2025.
This is a minor stake increase (0.50%) in an existing subsidiary with no cash outflow, so limited direct impact on shareholders. It strengthens Bevco's equity base and reduces leverage, supporting future expansion in African markets.