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Adani Enterprises plans to sell a 13% stake in Adani Wilmar and divest the remaining 31% to Wilmar International. The transaction, valued over ₹18,300 crore, will be completed by March 2025. Adani Enterprises share price surged by 7.3%.
Adani Enterprises has announced its decision to exit its joint venture with Wilmar International in Adani Wilmar fully. As part of this move, the company will sell a 13% stake to meet public shareholding norms and divest its remaining 31% stake to Wilmar International. The transaction, valued at over ₹18,300 crore, is expected to be completed by March 2025.
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Stake Sale: 13% stake to be sold to meet public shareholding norms.
Major Acquisition: Wilmar International to acquire the remaining 31% stake.
Valuation: Current stake is valued at over ₹18,300 crore.
Focus Shift: Proceeds to strengthen Adani Enterprises' incubation and consumer services.
Market Impact: Adani Enterprises share price rose by 7.3%, while Adani Wilmar shares dipped 1.8%.
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Adani Enterprises' stake in Adani Wilmar is valued at ₹18,300 crore, translating to over $2 billion. This move aligns with Adani Group’s strategy to focus on incubating new businesses and expanding its consumer services under Adani Airports and Adani Digital. The sale proceeds will also improve the group’s net debt-to-EBITDA ratio, which stands at 2.4 times.
Entity | Current Stake (%) | Post-Transaction Stake (%) |
Adani Enterprises | 43.94 | 0 |
Wilmar International | 43.94 | 75 |
Public Shareholders | 12.12 | 25 |
The announcement led to a significant rise in Adani Enterprises share price, closing at ₹2,585 on Monday, marking a 7.3% gain. However, shares of Adani Wilmar closed 1.8% lower at ₹323.25. Year-to-date, Adani Enterprises share price has dropped 11%, while Adani Wilmar shares have fallen by 12%.
Adani Enterprises’ strategic exit from Adani Wilmar signals a focused approach towards consolidating its business verticals. The anticipated proceeds will help reduce leverage and support growth in consumer services, reaffirming the company’s long-term objectives.
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