4 Jun 2018 14:43
Vedanta Resources plc
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4 June 2018
Vedanta Resources plc
Update on Electrosteel
Vedanta Resources plc's subsidiary Vedanta Limited today made the below announcement.
ACQUISITION OF ELECTROSTEEL STEELS LIMITED
Pursuant to the order dated May 30, 2018 of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Vedanta Limited is implementing the approved Resolution Plan for Electrosteel Steels Limited ("ESL"). Accordingly, Vedanta Star Limited ('VSL'), a wholly owned subsidiary of our Company, has deposited the upfront amount of INR 5,320 crore in escrow account of ESL and June 4, 2018 has been determined to be the 'Effective Date' under the Resolution Plan.
The Company has acquired control over ESL and a new board of directors has been put in place.
Investment from VSL in ESL shall be done through a combination of equity of Rs 1,765 crore and inter-corporate loan of Rs 3,555 crore.
For further information, please contact:
Communications | Finsbury |
Arun Arora Head, Corporate Communications Tel: +91 124 459 3000 gc@vedanta.co.in
| Daniela Fleischmann Tel: +44 20 7251 3801 |
Investors |
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Rashmi Mohanty Director - Investor Relations
Sunila Martis Associate General Manager - Investor Relations
Veena Sankaran Manager - Investor Relations | Tel: +44 20 7659 4732 Tel: +91 22 6646 1531 ir@vedanta.co.in |
About Vedanta Resources
Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed diversified global natural resources company. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of trust, sustainability, growth, entrepreneurship, integrity, respect and care. To access the Vedanta Sustainable Development Report 2017, please visit http://www.vedantaresources.com/media/214366/vedanta_sd_report_2016-17.pdf. For more information on Vedanta Resources, please visit www.vedantaresources.com
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