Godrej board approves part sale of investments in Godrej Agrovet

Will consider strategic partnerships, global private equity majors have evinced interest to buy stake in arm

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Tania Kishore Jaleel Mumbai
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 2:10 AM IST

Godrej Industries today said that its Board of Directors have passed a circular resolution for approving a part sale of its investments in its subsidiary, Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL).

Also, a part of the circular resolution will be approval of consideration of strategic partners in GAVL. 

News reports had earlier said  that global private equity majors - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Apollo Global management LLC have evinced interest to buy stake in GAVL.

It was stated in a news report that GAVL that is looking to raise about Rs 500-600 crore by diluting about 15-20% stake.

GAVL is engaged in manufacturing agriculture and poultry-based products. The company is known for brands such as Real Good Chicken and Yummiez brands and operates in four business areas - Agri Input, Animal Feed, Oil Palm & Plant Biotech and Godrej Tyson Foods.

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First Published: Dec 17 2012 | 11:09 AM IST

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