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United Spirits will acquire full ownership of NAO Spirits in a Rs.130 crore deal. The transaction raises its stake to 97.07% initially, with the remaining 3% to follow by June 2026.
United Spirits Ltd. (USL), a Diageo-controlled beverage company, has announced plans to acquire 100% ownership of NAO Spirits & Beverages Pvt. Ltd.—maker of the premium Indian craft gin brands Greater Than and Hapusa. The total deal value stands at Rs.130 crore and will be executed through a mix of equity share purchases, fresh equity subscription, and compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS).
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United Spirits to raise its stake in NAO Spirits from 30% to 97.07%
Deal involves Rs.53.8 crore share purchase and Rs.56 crore subscription
Full ownership to be achieved by June 2026
Additional Rs.20 crore approved for operational expansion and working capital
NAO Spirits reported FY24 turnover of Rs.34.83 crore
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The acquisition will be executed in two tranches. First, United Spirits will purchase 37,683 equity shares from existing shareholders for Rs.53.8 crore. It will also subscribe to 31,820 fresh equity shares and 27,577 CCPS for Rs.56 crore. These actions will increase USL’s holding to 97.07% by June 27, 2025. The remaining 3% will be acquired before the end of June 2026.
The deal is being funded through a mix of upfront and deferred cash payments. United Spirits has also cleared an additional Rs.20 crore investment to support NAO Spirits' expansion, reflecting strategic commitment to the premium craft spirits market.
Metric | Value |
FY24 Net Turnover | Rs.34.83 crore |
Net Worth (FY24) | Rs.18.21 crore |
Deal Value | Rs.130 crore |
Stake Post-Acquisition (June 2025) | 97.07% |
Stake to Be Acquired by June 2026 | Remaining 3% |
NAO Spirits operates in both domestic and international markets, focusing on high-quality gin offerings that appeal to evolving consumer tastes. The acquisition aligns with USL’s efforts to diversify and premiumise its alcohol portfolio.
Despite the announcement, the United Spirits share price closed marginally lower at Rs.1,460.95, down 0.085% on the BSE. Investors may monitor developments around this acquisition to gauge its longer-term impact on product strategy and the United Spirits share price. As the integration proceeds, market response could influence the United Spirits share price in upcoming quarters.
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Source: Live Mint
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