/24-7PressRelease/ - MUMBAI, INDIA, October 11, 2007 - Pursuant to the provisions of Section 81 (1A) and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (including any statutory modification(s) or reenactment thereof, for the time being in force) and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter XIII of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines 2000 (SEBI [DIP] Guidelines), the Board of Directors of The Arvind Mills Limited has approved in their meeting held today, the issue of Issue of 5,06,00,000 Warrants, entitling the holder of warrant to apply for and obtain allotment of one equity share against one warrant amount to not to exceed Rs.263.12 crores on preferential basis to the promoters/promoter group, subject to shareholdersｷapproval.
The Board has also approved the calling of an Extra Ordinary General Meeting for the approval of the preferential allotment on Tuesday, 23 October 2007. The relevant date for the purpose of determining the price for the preferential issue of the equity shares and warrants would be 30 days prior to the date of the Extra Ordinary General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 23 October 2007 under Chapter XIII of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines 2000 (SEBI [DIP] Guidelines).
At the end of period of eighteen (18) months when all the warrants would be converted to equity shares the promoter group holding in the company would increase to 46.77% from the current level of 33.90%.
Commenting on the issue Mr. Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman and the Managing Director of the company said 典he Company is looking forward to expand its retail and brands business and at the same while trying to manage the challenge in its core fabrics and garments business against the backdrop of rising rupee. There is requirement of funds for the growth of the business as well as a need to augment the net worth. The promoters have faith in the team at Arvind to manage the challenge as well as deliver growth, and are committed to the company・
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Jayesh Shah, Arvind Mills Ltd
Tel: 079- 22203030, Fax: 079- 22200024
Mr. Hemant Bohra/ Ms. Sabita Rajendran
Mob: 9820215173/ 9870113541
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