Agrochemical major UPL on Friday announced a strategic corporate realignment in which ADIA, Brookfield, KKR and TPG will separately invest Rs 4,040 crore (USD 500 million) for minority stakes in its pure-play business platforms. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Brookfield and TPG will invest Rs 1,580 crore (USD 200 million) for a 9.09 per cent stake in Agri-tech Platform UPL SAS at an equity valuation of Rs 17,380 crore (USD 2.2 billion), UPL said in a statement. KKR will invest USD 300 million (Rs 2,460 crore) for a 13.33 per cent stake 'Advanta Enterprises - Global Seeds Platform' at an equity valuation of USD 2.25 billion (Rs 18,450 crore). ADIA and TPG will hold a 22.2 per cent stake in UPL Cayman, which will be the Global Crop Protection Platform (ex-India), according to the statement. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. These investments are independent transactions for which separate agreements have been agreed pursuant to negotiations between each of
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Agriculture solutions provider UPL Corporation on Thursday said Mike Frank has been elevated as the chief executive officer (CEO) of UPL Ltd. Frank will also be a member of the UPL Crop Protection Board of Directors, the company said in a statement. UPL's Global Crop Protection (CP) business manages all CP assets outside of India. Frank joined UPL Ltd in early 2022 as president and Chief operating officer of UPL's Crop Protection business based out of its London headquarters. He played a significant role in driving sustainable solutions in global food value chain networks to advance its OpenAg purpose. "Frank was the natural choice to lead this transition, bringing extensive experience leading global agriculture companies... Mike has already demonstrated an impressive leadership style, entrepreneurial mindset and a strong commitment to strengthening organisational culture," Group CEO of UPL and chairman of UPL Corporation Jai Shroff said. "I am very excited to work with our passi
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UPL expects strong performance (10 per cent plus revenue growth and 12-15 per cent EBITDA growth) in the current fiscal year FY23.
According to the technical analyst from Anand Rathi, UPL has formed a Bullish Bat pattern and can rally up to Rs 775.
Analysts consider the south-west monsoon to be the lifeline of India's agri-based economy, as it is likely to brighten outlook for bumper crop output amid inflationary times post covid-19 blowout.
The company's net profit stood at Rs 1,065 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, UPL said in a statement
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Buyback could support the price in the near term
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UPL, in a regulatory filing, said it will offload the stake for a consideration of Rs 1.75 crore and the deal is expected to be completed by March 31 this year
Shares of multiplex restaurant owners are likely to be in focus on easing of Covid-19 related curbs in Maharashtra.
The buyback of shares will be at a price not exceeding Rs 875 per equity share through the open market route
In the past one week, the stock of UPL has corrected 13 per cent as compared to 6 per cent decline in the S&P BSE Sensex
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Brokerage house Centrum Broking has given a 'buy' call for Godfrey Phillips India and UPL shares.
Agro-chemical firm UPL on Monday reported 24.89 per cent growth in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,179 crore for December quarter 2021-22.