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The government launches Hindustan Zinc's OFS at Rs. 505 per share, aiming to divest up to 2.5% stake. Institutional bidding opens today, retail investors can bid tomorrow. HZL’s recent quarterly growth boosts interest.
The Indian government begins its much-anticipated divestment in Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) through an Offer for Sale (OFS) today, aiming to offload up to 2.5% of its stake. This two-day OFS opens for institutional investors today, with retail investors joining on Thursday, 7 November. The initial sale involves a 1.25% equity stake, with an additional 1.25% green shoe option if demand is strong. The sale managed via the stock exchange platform, positions itself as a significant move in the government’s ongoing divestment strategy for HZL.
The government has set the OFS floor price at Rs. 505 per share, representing a nearly 10% discount to HZL's closing price of Rs. 559.45 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) yesterday. This reduced pricing is expected to stimulate investor interest, especially given HZL’s solid quarterly performance and rising zinc prices. With the sale of over 5.28 crore shares, the government expects to raise upwards of Rs. 5,000 crore from this OFS, supporting its fiscal goals for the year.
Vedanta Limited, HZL’s parent company, previously announced plans to sell up to 2.6% of its equity in the mining giant. However, this latest government-led OFS is structured to drive market attention before further potential sales by Vedanta. Hindustan Zinc’s recent performance supports this move; the company reported consolidated revenue growth of 22% to Rs. 8,252 crore in Q2 FY25, driven by strong zinc and silver demand. HZL’s zinc and lead division generated Rs. 6,403 crore, while the silver segment contributed Rs. 1,550 crore, marking notable year-on-year growth.
The company’s Q2 FY25 profit reached Rs. 2,327 crore, a 35% increase compared to last year’s quarter, benefiting from higher metal prices and enhanced renewable energy use. HZL recently announced its intention to invest Rs. 327 crore in Serentica Renewables, a related entity, as part of its commitment to sustainable power solutions. Renewable energy now accounts for 14% of HZL’s total power consumption, a substantial shift that reduced operational costs and boosted margins.
The government’s OFS in Hindustan Zinc Limited is anticipated to generate strong interest from both institutional and retail investors. As HZL’s share price remains buoyed by robust financial performance and strategic investments in renewable energy, this stake sale aligns with the government's divestment goals while potentially attracting long-term investors focused on the metals sector.
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