Credit rating downgrade highlights delays in debt reduction and increase in receivables
The company has been downsizing its stake in Holidaybreak, which consists of education tours and Meininger hotels, over the past few years
Post sale, Cox & Kings will hold 54% stake in the business and the deal values the company's equity holding at $353 mn
Proceeds may be used to pare down firm's debts, standing at around Rs 4,150 cr
Company in a statement issued said approximately 150 employees of the company actively participated in drive by volunteering for cleaning activity
The additional equity infusion & issue of shares comes two days after the tour operator posted Rs 305 cr net loss in the 4th quarter FY16
The tour operator has sold majority stake in LateRooms & Superbreak.
A Europe-based private equity investor will own 51% in UK-based Malvern