India's telecom landscape braces for a significant event, the Follow-on Public Offer (FPO) by Vodafone Idea, also known as Vi. This capital-raising exercise, open for subscription from April 18th to 22nd, 2024, aims to bolster Vi's financial standing and fuel its future growth plans. With a price band of Rs. 10 to Rs. 11 per share, the FPO presents an opportunity for investors to participate in the journey of this leading telecom provider. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the details and implications of the Vodafone Idea FPO.
About Vodafone Idea Limited
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), also known as Vi, is India's third-largest telecommunications service provider. Formed through a merger between Vodafone India and Idea Cellular in 2017, VIL offers a comprehensive range of voice and data services across the country. The company caters to a subscriber base of over 223 million and holds a significant market share in the Indian telecom sector. VIL is a prominent player in the evolving landscape of 4G and emerging 5G technologies, aiming to deliver a superior connected experience to its customers.
The company launched a Follow-on Public Offer (FPO) on April 18th, 2024. This FPO, comprising fresh equity shares, aims to raise Rs. 18,000 crores. The price band is set between Rs. 10 and Rs. 11 per share, with a minimum application lot of 1,298 shares. The FPO closes on April 22nd, with an anticipated listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) by April 25th, 2024.
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Vodafone Idea FPO Objectives
The Net Proceeds will be utilised by the company to fund the following objectives:
Purchase of equipment to expand the network infrastructure (this includes establishing new 4G sites, increasing the capacity of current 4G sites, introducing new 4G sites and setting up new 5G sites)
Payment of certain deferred payments for spectrum to the DoT, along with the GST thereon
General corporate purposes
Company Financials
Let’s have a look at the company financials before applying for the FPO:
Parameters
| For the Financial Year Ending (in Rupees Million)
|
| March 31, 2023
| March 31, 2022
| March 31, 2021
|
Total Assets
| 20,72,427
| 19,40,291
| 20,34,806
|
Total Liabilities
| 28,16,018
| 25,59,939
| 24,17,086
|
Total Expenses
| 2,53,602
| 2,24,794
| 2,50,065
|
Total Revenue
| 4,24,885
| 3,86,449
| 4,21,264
|
Profit After Tax
| (2,93,011)
| (2,82,454)
| (4,42,331)
|
EBITDA
| 1,68,170
| 1,60,361
| 1,69,457
|
Earnings per Share (Basic and Diluted)
| (8.43)
| (9.83)
| (15.40)
|
Vodafone Idea FPO Key Dates
The key dates related to VI FPO are listed below:
Particulars
| Important Date
|
FPO Opening Date
| 18th April, 2024
|
FPO Closing Date
| 22nd April, 2024
|
Cut-off Time for UPI Mandate Confirmation
| 5 PM on 22nd April, 2024
|
Basis of Allotment
| 23rd April, 2024
|
Initiation of Refunds
| 24th April, 2024
|
Credit of Shares to Demat
| 24th April, 2024
|
Listing Date
| 25th April, 2024
|
Summing Up
Vodafone Idea FPO (Follow-on Public Offer) presents a potential opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the growing Indian telecom sector. The fresh capital raised could bolster network infrastructure, enhance service offerings, and potentially lead to increased average revenue per user (ARPU). However, a prudent decision requires careful consideration of the company's financial health and future debt obligations.
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