Wednesday, April 1, 2009

1st April 2009

Voltas - Transfer of Chemicals Trading Business
Voltas Ltd has informed BSE that the Company has on 31st March, 2009 (the Closing Date) transferred its Chemicals Trading business to DKSH India Pvt Ltd for a lump-sum consideration of Rs. l5.85 crores. The lump-sum consideration amount is after making necessary adjustments on account of certain conditions precedent and due to difference between the Assumed Net Asset Value (NAV) and the NAV of the Chemicals Trading business on the Closing Date.
Current price INR 49.50
Mcap +1638 cr
Biz -
Voltas Limited offers engineering solutions for a spectrum of industries in areas, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, electro-mechanical projects, textile machinery, machine tools, mining and construction equipment, materials handling, water management, building management systems, indoor air quality and chemicals.
Interesting
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Spanco - Sale of Equity Shares of Vihaan Networks

Spanco Ltd has informed BSE that the Company has sold its entire holding of 42,86,000 equity shares in Vihaan Networks Ltd.

Current price INR 30.90
Mcap 63.8 cr
Spanco Telesystems and Solutions Limited is an India-based company. The Company operates in two business segments: telecom integration and business process outsourcing (BPO). The telecom segment is engaged in the providing a range of solutions in the telecom system integration domain, including network engineering services and software sales. The BPO services focuses on international call center operations. Its subsidiaries include Global Respondez Inc., Spanco (S) Pte., Limited, Spanco Limited, Spanco Europe Limited, Skandsoft Technologies Private Limited, Spanco Global Solutions Private Limited and Spanco BPO Ventures Limited.

Not interesting
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Today's special situation announcements

31 March 2009
Subject:
Indo Tech Transformers - Updates on Open Offer

Citigroup Global Markets India Pvt Ltd ("Manager to the offer") on behalf of Prolec-Ge Internacional, S.DE R.L.DE C.V. ("Acquirer") has issued this Corrigendum to the Public Announcement to the shareholders of Indo Tech Transformers Ltd ("Target Company"), which is in continuation of and should be read in conjunction with the Public Announcement ("PA") dated December 06, 2008, wherein an open offer to acquire 21,24,000 fully paid up equity shares of the face value of Rs 10/- each of the Target Company ("Share") representing 20% of the Equity Capital at a price Rs 406.00 per Share ("Offer Price") payable in cash was made under Regulations 10 & 12 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 1997 and subsequent amendments thereto ("SEBI (SAST) Regulations"). Capitalized terms not specifically defined herein shall have the meaning assigned in the PA.The Shareholders of the Target Company are requested to kindly note the following:-Revised Schedule of Activities:The dates with respect to various activities as per the disclosures made in the PA have undergone a change. The Letter of Offer along with the Form of Acceptance cum Acknowledgement & Form of Withdrawal is being dispatched to the Shareholders of the Target Company by March 31, 2009 & the revised schedule of activities is as follows:Specified Date - December 19, 2008Date of Opening of the Offer - April 04, 2009Date of Closing of the Offer - April 23, 2009
Current price INR 300 per share but the specified date is over. So there is no arbitrage opportunity
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31 March 2009
RSWM - De-merger of Strategic investment division of the Company
With reference to filing of Scheme of Arrangement / De-merger under Section 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956 for de-merger and vesting of strategic investment division of RSWM Ltd as a going concern into Bhilwara Technical Textiles Ltd, approved by the stock exchange vide letter dated February 27, 2008, RSWM Ltd has now informed BSE that the Scheme of Arrangement / De-merger has become effective from March 31, 2009 with the filing of the Order dated March 09, 2009 with the ROC, Rajasthan on March 31, 2009 as required under the Companies Act, 1956. The necessary formalities for implementing the said Scheme are being complied with.
Current price INR 24.45
Mcap: 57 crore
Business:

RSWM Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of synthetic and blended spun yarn and fabric. The Company is an exporter of synthetic yarn, and is also engaged in cotton yarn spinning and fabric processing segments. It offers a range of products in terms of fibre blends, counts and shades. Fibres processed by the Company include polyester, viscose, acrylic, cotton, wool, rayon, silk, polyamide and linen. In addition, it produces a range of speciality products made out of both unorthodox fibres (soya protein and bamboo) and branded fibres, such as tencel and lycra. Its yarn portfolio can be classified into three main categories: grey yarn, dyed yarn and melange yarn. The Company manufactures a range of blended suiting fabrics and offers it under the Mayur brand. It also produces and exports polyester viscose blended yarn. The Company operates around 360,000 spindles and produces 100,000 metric tons of yarn per year.
Small – textile biz – closed
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31 March 2009
Apollo Tyres - Buy Back Offer

Apollo Tyres Ltd has informed BSE about the following:ICICI Securities Ltd ("Manager to the Buyback") on behalf of Apollo Tyres Ltd ("Target Company" or "Company") has issued this Public Announcement ("PA") to the Equity Shareholders / Beneficial Owners of the equity shares of the Target Company pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 8(1) read with Regulation 15(c) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998 (Regulations) for the time being in force including any statutory modifications and amendments from time to time and contains the disclosures as specified in Schedule II to these Regulations.The Buy Back Offer:Pursuant to the Board Meeting of the Company held on March 19, 2009 ("Board Meeting") approving the proposal for buyback of its own fully paid up equity shares of Re 1 each ("Buyback"), the Target Company hereby announces the buyback of its own fully paid-up equity shares of the face value Re 1 each ("Shares") from the existing owners of Shares of the Company from the open market through stock exchanges using the nationwide electronic trading facilities of the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd ("BSE") and /or the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd ("NSE") (together "the Stock Exchanges") in accordance with the provisions of Sections 77A, 77AA, 77B and all other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 1956 ("Act") and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998 ("Buyback Regulations") and the relevant provisions of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the Company subject to approval/(s) as may be necessary, from time to time from statutory authorities including but not limited to Securities and Exchange Board of India, Stock Exchanges, Reserve Bank of India, etc. as required at a maximum price not exceeding Rs 25 per equity share ("Maximum Buyback Price") payable in cash, for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs 1,220 million ("Buyback Size"). The Buyback Size represents around 10% of the aggregate of the Company's paid-up equity share capital and free reserves as at March 31, 2008 (the date of the latest standalone audited accounts) which is within the maximum permissible limit of 10% of the paid-up equity capital and eligible free reserves. The aggregate paid up capital and free reserves of the Company as at March 31, 2008 is Rs 12,205.95 million.The actual number of equity shares to be bought back would depend upon the average price paid for the equity shares bought back and the amount deployed in the Buyback in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Company on March 19, 2009.The Company proposes to buyback a minimum of 6.7 million equity shares.As per section 77A of the Act, the buyback of equity shares in any financial year shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the total paid-up equity capital of the Company in that financial year. Accordingly, the present offer shall be within the prescribed limits and restricted to the number of shares as mentioned in above.The Maximum Buyback Price of Rs 25/- is at a premium of 36.84% and 36.99% over the closing prices on the BSE and NSE respectively prevailing on the date of the Board Meeting held on March 19, 2009 approving the Buyback.The Maximum Buyback Price of Rs 25/- is at a premium of 36.61% and 36.99% over the closing prices on the BSE and NSE respectively prevailing on March 20, 2009 i.e. the next date after the Board Meeting.Schedule of activities:Board Meeting approving the Buyback - March 19, 2009Date of Public Notice in Compliance with Regulation 5A of the Buyback Regulations - March 20, 2009Date of Public Announcement - March 30, 2009Date of Opening of Buyback - April 23, 2009Acceptance of Shares - Within the relevant pay-out dates of the Stock ExchangesExtinguishment of Shares - Within 15 days of acceptance as aboveLast Date of the Buyback - March 18, 2010 (i.e. 12 months from the date of the resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 19, 2009) or when the Company completes the Buyback to the extent of Rs 1220 million, whichever is earlier, or at such earlier date as may be determined by the Board of Directors, even if the maximum limit of Buyback has not been reached, subject to the condition that the Company shall Buyback a minimum of 6.7 million equity shares, by giving an appropriate notice for such earlier closure date.All payment obligations related to the Buyback shall be completed by the last date for the Buyback.

Current price – INR 18.18/-
To update the relative valuation sheet.
Interesting
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

18 March 2009



Lotte India - Updates

Lotte India Corporation Ltd has informed BSE that the Company has received a proposal from M/s. Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd., Korea, the present promoters of the Company, holding 80.39% of the equity capital to acquire balance 19.61% of equity shares of the Company in accordance with SEBI (Delisting of Securities) Guidelines, 2003.Further the Company has informed that, based on the requisition of M/s. Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd., Korea, the present promoters of the Company, the Company has scheduled to convene an Extra-ordinary General meeting on April 09, 2009, to consider the proposal of Voluntary Delisting of Equity shares of the Company from the Stock Exchanges, which has been decided at the meeting of Board of Directors held on March 13, 2009.

There may be some arbitrage opportunity in this investment

Friday, August 29, 2008

Special situation announcements 28 Aug 2008

28 August 2008

Subject:

Albright & Wilson - Updates

Announcement:

Albright & Wilson Chemicals India Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company has approved the disinvestment of the Company's entire shareholding of 24,751 equity shares of Rs 10/- each, fully paid up, in Rhodia Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. This represents 49.5% of the share capital of Rhodia Chemicals. The disinvestment will be subject to applicable statutory approvals.

Special situation announcements 27th Aug 2008

27 August 2008

Subject:

R Systems International Board to consider Buy-back of equity shares

Announcement:

R Systems International Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on September 04, 2008, inter alia, to consider and approve the proposal for Buy-back of equity shares of the Company.

R Systems International Limited (R Systems) is an off-shore-based software product development information technology (IT) services company, which focuses on organizations that build scaleable, configurable, secure software products for both businesses and consumers. R Systems is a provider of outsourced and offshore product development services. These are offered as Integrated Product Lifecycle Management (iPLM) services supported by its pSuite Framework. The Company's domains include banking and finance, high technology and Internet services, manufacturing and logistics companies, and public sector. The pSuite Framework consists of practices, tools and methodologies for execution and delivery of software. iPLM services are designed for software companies and service providers across the product lifecycle from inception to maturity. In January 2008, the Company acquired Sento Europe B.V. and Sento S.A.S., which became wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.

http://www.rsystems.com/

27 August 2008

Subject:

PVP Ventures - Updates

Announcement:

PVP Ventures Ltd has informed BSE that AGS Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has sold its Hotel "Hotel Ooty Villa Park" situated at Ooty, as a going concern on an as-is-where-is basis, along with land and various superstructures, buildings and constructions thereupon, including other movable and immovable properties and rights, licenses, approvals, trademarks etc. to M/s. Mahindra Holiday & Resorts India Ltd, a group Company of Mahindra & Mahindra.

PVP as a Group is focusing mainly on urban infrastructure including real estate and energy and hotel and resort business do not fit in the core business model. Accordingly, the management had decided to exit from the Hotel.

PVP Ventures Limited, formerly SSI Limited, is a global provider of consulting, software services, and information technology (IT) training solutions. During the year ended September 30, 2007, the Company focused into consolidation of its land bank and real estate assets. The Company is engaged in asset-based businesses. In 2007, the Company had three subsidiaries: AGS Holdings Private Limited (AGPL), AGS Hotels & Resorts Private Limited (AHRPL) and Telephoto Entertainments Limited (TEL). AGPL owns commercial properties at Vadapalani and Chetpet, which have been leased out to Tata Consultancy Services Limited and Tech Mahindra Limited, respectively. AHRPL owns Ooty Villa Park Hotel at Ooty. TEL is engaged in entertainment business. As of September 30, 2007, PVP Enterprises Private Limited, Hyderabad held 61.25% interest in the Company.

Special situation announcements on 26 Aug 2008

26 August 2008

Subject:

Sasken Communication - Updates on Buy Back Offer

Announcement:

Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd ("Target Company") has informed BSE about the following, which is in continuation of and should be read in conjunction with the Public Notice cum Public announcement dated April 18, 2008 regarding Buy-back of equity shares pursuant to the provisions of Sec 77A, 77AA and 77B of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy Back of securities ) regulations, 1998 and Updates on Buy Back Offer dated May 02, 2008 regarding postponement of the above buyback, pending receipt of approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

SEBI, vide its Letters dated April 29, 2008, May 29, 2008, July 25, 2008 and August 18, 2008 had imposed certain conditions / directives on the Target Company in the implementation of the proposed buyback of shares.

The Target Company as on August 25, 2008 have filed an appeal before the Securities Appellate Tribunal such that the Company is permitted to proceed with the Buy Back Scheme with the same conditions as set out in its Public Notice cum Public Announcement dated April 18, 2008.

26 August 2008

Subject:

Jaypee Hotels - Outcome of Board Meeting

Announcement:

Jaypee Hotels Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 23, 2008, has taken the following decision:

- The Committee of four Directors has been constituted to consider various options of expansion, restructuring of the Company including amalgamation of the Company with other Company/Companies having synergy with the business of the Company.

26 August 2008

Subject:

National Standard fixes Book Closure for De-merger

Announcement:

National Standard Duncan Ltd has informed BSE that the Register of Members & Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from August 29, 2008 to August 31, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of implementation of de-merger of the Company's business in accordance with the orders of Hon'ble BIFR, by issue of One fully paid Equity share of the Resulting Company to which the tyre mould business is being transferred under the Scheme of Arrangement (De-merger), for every three fully paid Equity Shares in National Standard Duncan Ltd.

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Monday, August 25, 2008

SS announcements on 25th August 2008

25 August 2008

Subject:

HOV Services - Board Meeting on Aug 26, 2008

Announcement:

HOV Services Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on August 26, 2008, inter alia, to consider the restructure of subsidiary Companies of the Company in view of Material Transaction Proposal and to review and approve the Notice of 20th Annual General meeting.

Business

HOV Services Limited is engaged in finance and accounting segment of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, including software development and support services thereto. The Company provides transaction management services, and insurance and tax services. It designs, develops and deploys Web-based products and services. The Companies subsidiaries include HOV Services LLC and Bay Area Credit Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. On February 27, 2007, the Company acquired Lason, Inc.

Dowlath Towers, 8th to 12th Floor, 59, Taylors Road, Kilpauk
Chennai, 600 010
India
+91-44-42203000 (Phone)
+91-44-42858528 (Fax)

Mcap : Rs. 134 crores

52 week high – Rs. 209.00

Current price – Rs. 106.50

PE as given – 2.59x

Unknown company in Chennai – cant risk money in this small BPO co that was floated in 2007.

25 August 2008

Subject:

Prime Textiles - Outcome of Board Meeting

Announcement:

Prime Textiles Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 23, 2008, after the conclusion of AGM has approved to exercise authority under section 293(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 1956 to dispose of the assets of the discontinued Spinning Unit.

Business: textile manufacturing

25 August 2008

Subject:

Dynacons Systems - Board Meeting on Sep 02, 2008

Announcement:

Dynacons Systems & Solutions Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on September 02, 2008, inter alia, to discuss the following:

1. To approve Notice convening 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

2. To fix the date of Book Closure for the purpose of convening of AGM.

3. To discuss various options for Restructuring the Company.

No financial info

25 August 2008

Subject:

JCT - Outcome of Board Meeting

Announcement:

JCT Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 25, 2008, inter alia, has decided to hive-off / sale of the Textile Unit at Sriganganagar (Rajasthan) subject to requisite approvals. The said unit has been incurring continuous losses and the continuation of the business at this unit in present form had become unviable. The said unit during the last five years have incurred cash loss ranging Rs 2 Crores to Rs 5 Crores each year before the allocation of the interest on term loans, working capital and common expenses incurred at Corporate Office. It is proposed to sell this unit on 'as is where is' basis with continued employment of the employees and workers. Management expects to realize around Rs 14 crores from sale of this unit as against the book value of fixed assets of Rs 11.29 Crores as on March 31, 2008.

Resolution under Section 293(1)(a) seeking members approval through postal ballot under the provisions of Section 192A of the Companies Act, 1956 is under process.

Textile biz

25 August 2008

Subject:

Bosch Board to consider Buyback of equity shares

Announcement:

Bosch Ltd has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on September 02, 2008, inter alia, to consider proposal to 'Buyback some part of the equity shares of the Company' pursuant to Section 77A of the Companies Act, 1956 and if approved, to seek approval of the shareholders for the same through postal ballot as required under The Companies (Passing of Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001.

Business

Bosch Limited, formerly Motor Industries Co Ltd., is an auto component manufacturer. The Company manufactures and trades diesel and gasoline fuel injection equipment, Blaupunkt car multimedia systems, auto electricals, industrial equipment, special purpose machines, packaging machines, electric power tools and security systems. The Company has manufacturing facilities in Bangalore, Nashik, Naganathapura, Jaipur and Goa. In India, the Company has a portfolio of products in automotive technology, industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology. Bangalore.

Mcap – Rs. 11,699 crores

Price – Rs. 3650/-

52 week high – Rs. 5880/-

Historical volume is very less because of stock price denomination is very high.