BAT Launches Rs 11,613 Cr ITC Block Deal at 8% Discount

    Synopsis:

    British American Tobacco is set to offload 2.3% of its holding in ITC worth Rs 11,613 crore through a block deal at Rs 400/share, marking an 8% discount to ITC share price. BAT will retain a 23.1% stake post-sale.


    British American Tobacco (BAT) has launched a major block deal to offload approximately 2.3% of its holding in ITC Ltd, valued at Rs 11,613 crore. The base price for the offer is set at Rs 400 per share—an 8% discount to the current market price of the ITC share price. This move is part of BAT’s strategy to fund its expanded share buyback programme of 1.3 billion pounds in 2025, up by 200 million pounds from its earlier target.

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    Key Takeaways

    1. BAT to offload 2.3% stake in ITC worth Rs 11,613 crore via block deal

    2. Base price fixed at Rs 400/share, 8% below ITC share price

    3. BAT to retain 23.1% stake post-transaction—still the largest shareholder

    4. Proceeds will fund an increase in BAT’s 2025 share buyback programme

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    Background And Market Implications

    The deal, although non-binding as per BAT's statement, follows its previous 2023 transaction where it divested 3.5% of ITC shares worth approximately $2 billion. That sale was ranked as the third-largest block deal in Indian equity markets. Post-sale, BAT will still hold a 23.1% stake in ITC, reinforcing its position as the largest shareholder in the diversified conglomerate.

    The ITC share price could see some pressure in the short term due to supply overhang from such a large block trade, though institutional interest may offset selling pressure. ITC operates across sectors including FMCG, hotels, paperboards, and agriculture, making it a stable portfolio constituent for long-term investors.

    Proposed Stake Sale Details

    Details

    Figures

    Stake Being Sold

    2.3%

    Value of Deal

    Rs 11,613 crore

    Offer Price

    Rs 400 per share

    Discount to CMP

    8%

    Post-Sale Holding (BAT)

    23.1%

    BAT’s 2025 Buyback Target

    Increased to 1.3 billion pounds

    The move by BAT to reduce its ITC stake is strategic and financially motivated, aimed at reinforcing shareholder value through an enlarged buyback plan. While the ITC share price may see short-term volatility, BAT’s continued majority holding signals long-term confidence in the company’s prospects.

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    Published Date : 28 May 2025

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