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Biocon is set to sell a 2% stake in Syngene International Ltd at ₹825 per share via a block deal, raising ₹660 crore. This sale represents a 0-4.9% discount on the current market price of ₹867.90.
Biocon Ltd plans to offload a 2% stake in Syngene International Ltd via a block deal at ₹825 per share. This indicative price is set at a discount of 0-4.9% to the current market price of ₹867.90, with the total transaction size estimated at ₹660 crore. The sale includes a 60-day lock-in period as per the deal's terms.
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Stake Sale Size: 2% stake in Syngene International Ltd.
Deal Price: ₹825 per share.
Discount Range: 0-4.9% to current market price.
Transaction Value: ₹660 crore.
Lock-In Period: 60 days.
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Quarterly And Half-Yearly Highlights
Metric | Q2 FY2025 | Q2 FY2024 | Half-Year FY2025 | Half-Year FY2024 |
Revenue | ₹891 crore | ₹910 crore | ₹1,680.7 crore | ₹1,711.2 crore |
Net Profit | ₹106.1 crore | ₹116.5 crore | - | - |
Expenses | ₹770.2 crore | ₹773.6 crore | - | - |
Cost of Chemicals | ₹230.8 crore | ₹241.8 crore | - | - |
Employee Benefits Expense | ₹251.5 crore | ₹225.5 crore | - | - |
The company reported a revenue decline of 2.1% year-on-year, while net profit dropped by 8.9% for Q2 FY2025. Employee costs rose to ₹251.5 crore compared to ₹225.5 crore in the same quarter last year.
Following the block deal announcement, Syngene International Ltd share price fell by 5.11%, closing at ₹872.70 on the BSE. The deal's pricing at a discount could further influence the share price in the near term, depending on market sentiment.
Biocon’s decision to divest a 2% stake in Syngene International Ltd aims to unlock significant capital while providing liquidity for strategic purposes. The development has drawn attention to Syngene’s financial performance and market response.
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