New Delhi, November 6, 2016
Dalmia Bharat consolidates its position in cement world Merges entities to create 4th largest cement play of 25 MnT capacitySimplifies Group Structure with one listed entity
DBL shareholders to receive 2 shares of the merged entity for every 1 share heldThe Board of Directors of Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL), OCL India Limited (OCL), Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL) and Odisha Cement Limited (ODCL) at their respective meetings held on 5thNovember, 2016 approved a Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation (the "Scheme") for the merger of Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL) with OCL India Limited (OCL) and merged entity to be renamed as Dalmia Bharat Limited. Simultaneously, the business undertakings of OCL will be transferred into DCBL consolidating DCBL's cement manufacturing capacity within same legal entity.
Resultant structure:
Promoters
Others
53.2% 46.8%
DBL
(Listed)
100%
DCBL
(Cement OpCo)
76%
Calcom
Transaction overview:DBL shareholders to receive 2 shares of the merged entity for every 1 share held
DCBL to be a consolidated cement operating entity of the group
Major milestone of corporate restructuring and simplification achieved
The respective boards considered and approved plans to reorganize the businesses with a view to
Simplify the group structure
Create one listed entity
Consolidate into a single operating cement company
Pursue focused growth towards Pan India presence
Renewed and sharper focus on sustainable development, enhancing customer centricity, creating pride and value creation for all stakeholders
"This action further strengthens our position as one of the leading cement players in India, uniquely placed to support India's economic growth and demonstrates our commitment towards achieving simplification and consolidation."
The Scheme is subject to stakeholder approvals, regulatory approvals including stock exchanges and other relevant authorities and completion of the previously announced scheme of arrangement involving OCL and ODCL.
About Dalmia BharatDalmia Bharat Limited is a pioneer in the cement manufacturing for over seven decades since 1939. With an expanding India footprint, the company is a category leader in all kinds of cement including super-specialty cements used for oil well, railway sleepers and air strips. Dalmia Bharat Group has strong foothold in Southern and Eastern India. The Company continues to produce best quality premium cement at lowest cost; maximizing efficiencies being the ultimate goal. The Group with current capacity of 25 million tonnes is one of the leading Cement Groups in the Indian cement industry. Visit us at http://www.dalmiabharat.com.
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Himmi Gupta Dalmia Bharat Limited Email: gupta.himmi@dalmiabharat.com Phone: +91 11 23465201Dalmia Bharat Limited published this content on 30 January 2017 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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