Rolta raises over Rs 1,810 cr; looks to refinance debt

Company said it has raised the amount from international markets through the 8.875% senior notes issued by the overseas subsidiary

IT solutions provider Rolta India today said it has raised $300 million (about Rs 1,810 crore) from international markets through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Rolta Americas.

Rolta, in a statement, said it has raised the amount from international markets through the 8.875% senior notes (a type of bond) issued by the overseas subsidiary.

It added that the proceeds from the Notes will be used for refinancing existing debt, to meet working capital requirements and for general corporate purposes.

The Notes, which have a tenure of five years and are guaranteed by Rolta and its key subsidiaries, will be listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Ltd (SGX-ST).

"This offering was oversubscribed by more than 8 times with order book of over $2.4 billion with demand from a high quality investor base (over 200 accounts globally)," it said.

The company added that the offering was well-subscribed across geographies, with Asia contributing to 47%, the US 35% and European investors accounted for 18% of the demand.

"It is very gratifying that Rolta's business model and its IP-led solutions approach have inspired confidence in some of the world's largest and most sophisticated investors," Rolta Chairman and CEO K K Singh said.

Barclays and Citigroup, acted as the Joint Lead Managers to the Notes offering.