UltraTech Cement hardens on CCA nod for acquisition of cement unit in Gujarat

The stock was up 2% at Rs 1,797 on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Dec 24 2013 | 9:52 AM IST
UltraTech Cement is trading higher by 2% at Rs 1,797 after the company said the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the company’s proposal to acquire two plants of Jaypee Cement Corporation in Gujarat.

On 11 September 2013, the board of UltraTech Cement has approved the acquisition of the cement unit of Jaypee Cement Corporation, a 100% owned subsidiary of Jaiprakash Associates for an enterprise value of Rs 3,800 crore, besides the actual net working capital.

Gujarat Cement Project consists of an integrated cement plant at Kutch and a 2.4 MTPA cement grinding unit at Wanakbori.

Meanwhile, shares of Jaiprakash Associates are trading flat at Rs 54.45 on the BSE.
 
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First Published: Dec 24 2013 | 9:47 AM IST

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