Shaw Wallace to sell entire stake in United Spirits

Vijay Mallya-led United Spirits today said Shaw Wallace will sell its entire 10.27 per cent stake in the company to retire a part of debt.     

United Spirits Ltd (USL) in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange said, "Due to corporate consideration, Shaw Wallace & Company intends to sell 1,02,82,553 shares, or 10.27 per cent stake, in the open market through the stock exchanges."     

Calculated on the basis of yesterday's closing price, the deal value comes to Rs 943.37 crore.     

"The proceeds will be utilised to reduce the loan of the company's wholly-owned subsidiary," the filing said.     

In 2005, Vijay Mallya-led United Breweries acquired Shaw Wallace & Company, following which it was merged with the group's flagship company USL last year.     

As of March quarter, Shaw Wallace & Company held 10.27 per cent stake and UB Holdings had 23.84 per cent interest in USL.     

United Spirits has over 150 products in its portfolio including brands Black Dog, Signature, Royal Challenge and Romanov.     

Shares of USL were trading at Rs 883, down 3.75 per cent in morning trade on BSE.