Reliance Retail acquires sole control of Just Dial
By MYBRANDBOOK
Further to the media release dated July 16, 2021 regarding acquisition of controlling stake in Just Dial, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (“RRVL”), has now taken sole control of Just Dial Limited (“Just Dial”) in accordance with the SEBI Takeover Regulations with effect from September 1, 2021.
On July 20, 2021, RRVL acquired 1.31 crore equity shares of Rs. 10/- each of Just Dial at a price of Rs. 1,020/- per equity share from Mr. VSS Mani on the floor of the stock exchange through the block window facility. The acquisition represents 15.63% of the post-preferential issue paid-up equity share capital of Just Dial.
On September 1, 2021, Just Dial, pursuant to the preferential issue, allotted 2.12 crore equity shares of Rs. 10/- each at a price of Rs. 1022.25/- per equity share (including a premium of Rs. 1012.25/- per equity share) representing 25.35% of the post-preferential issue paid-up share capital of Just Dial to RRVL.
About Reliance Retail Ventures Limited:
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited and holding company of all the retail companies under the RIL Group. RRVL reported a consolidated turnover of ₹ 157,629 crore ($ 21.6 billion) and net profit of ₹ 5,481 crore ($ 750 million) for the year ended March 31, 2021.
Reliance Retail is the largest and the most profitable retailer in India with the widest reach. It has been listed among the fastest growing retailers in the world in the Deloitte's Global Powers of Retailing 2021 index. It is ranked 53rd in the list of Top Global Retailers and is the only Indian Retailer to feature in the Top 100.
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