Kesoram Ind to raise up to Rs 650 cr via issue of securities

Board also approves disposal of company's spun pipe and heavy chemicals undertakings in West Bengal

B K Birla group firm Kesoram Industries today said its board has approved a proposal for raising up to Rs 650 crore through issue of securities. "The board, which met today, approved to raise an amount not exceeding Rs 650 crore via qualified institutional placement of shares and/or any other financial instruments or security convertible into equity, FPO, ADR/GDR/FCCB,” Kesoram Industries said in a regulatory filing.

The board also approved disposal and transfer of the company's Spun Pipe and the Heavy Chemicals undertakings both located in West Bengal, it added. Such disposal will be subject to receipt of such permissions and consents, if any, that may be required, the company said.

“The company proposes to transfer and dispose both undertakings to Camden Industries Ltd, a public limited company, for a cash consideration of not less than Rs 150 crore,” it added. The transfer of both the undertakings is proposed to be effected no later than the first half of the 2016-17 fiscal, it said.

The board also approved divestment of certain  investments in listed companies at prevailing market pices for the purpose of enhancing cash inflows. The timing of such divestments will depend upon market conditions and any approvals required for completing such transaction, it said.