The announcement to merge PVR and Inox Leisure, two major players in the multiplex industry, pushed their respective stock prices upto 20 per cent higher Monday. Inox Leisure hit a new all-time high of Rs 563.50, crossing the prior historic peak of Rs 511.80. PVR, on the other hand, surged 10 per cent to Rs 2,010, also its 52-week high on the BSE. READ HERE
According to the deal, PVR promoters will own 10.62 per cent stake post the merger, while Inox promoters will have a 16.66 per cent stake in the combined entity with equal representation in the