Key Transactions

M&A

INR 8.37 bn

FY12

Acquisition of UPS business of Numeric Power Systems by Legrand, France

Legrand acquired the UPS division of Numeric Power Systems (India’s market leader for UPS solutions). Numeric UPS brings Legrand a strong product portfolio, strong brand, and an extensive sales network across India. The acquisition continued Legrand’s expansion into the UPS market – a business line that offers an excellent fit with energy-distribution and energy-performance activities of Legrand

Acquisition of UPS business of Numeric Power Systems by Legrand, France

Legrand acquired the UPS division of Numeric Power Systems (India’s market leader for UPS solutions). Numeric UPS brings Legrand a strong product portfolio, strong brand, and an extensive sales network across India. The acquisition continued Legrand’s expansion into the UPS market – a business line that offers an excellent fit with energy-distribution and energy-performance activities of Legrand

M&A

NA

FY12

Sale of Messung Group to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan

Mitsubishi Electric acquired Messung Group (India-based manufacturer of PLC & Human Machine Interfaces and one of Mitsubishi Electric's sales & distribution partner in India). The acquisition allows Mitsubishi Electric to accelerate its industrial automation systems business in India and strengthen local sales and solutions

Sale of Messung Group to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan

Mitsubishi Electric acquired Messung Group (India-based manufacturer of PLC & Human Machine Interfaces and one of Mitsubishi Electric's sales & distribution partner in India). The acquisition allows Mitsubishi Electric to accelerate its industrial automation systems business in India and strengthen local sales and solutions

M&A

NA

FY12

Olam Agro acquisition of 100% shareholding in Hemarus Industries Limited

One of few control transaction in commodity space (Sugar) by overseas acquirer

Olam Agro acquisition of 100% shareholding in Hemarus Industries Limited

One of few control transaction in commodity space (Sugar) by overseas acquirer

M&A

NA

FY12

Divestment of 100% equity share holding in Vikas Publishing House to S. Chand & Company

Unique combination of acquisiton and followed by a fund raise

Divestment of 100% equity share holding in Vikas Publishing House to S. Chand & Company

Unique combination of acquisiton and followed by a fund raise

M&A

INR 55.6 bn

FY11

Divestment of 63% shareholding, held by Promoters and General Atlantic Partners, to iGate Corporation

A landmark transaction in the IT services sector involving the acquistion of Patni Computers, a leading IT services compay in India, Nasdaq listed iGate Corporation

Divestment of 63% shareholding, held by Promoters and General Atlantic Partners, to iGate Corporation

A landmark transaction in the IT services sector involving the acquistion of Patni Computers, a leading IT services compay in India, Nasdaq listed iGate Corporation

M&A

INR 9.4 bn

FY11

Reliance Capital’s investment in UTV news

Ambit advised UTV on the sale of equity stake to Reliance Capital Ltd in Bloomberg-UTV. Bloomberg UTV, business news channel, was a strategic partnership between Bloomberg LP, a global leader in business information, and UTV

Reliance Capital’s investment in UTV news

Ambit advised UTV on the sale of equity stake to Reliance Capital Ltd in Bloomberg-UTV. Bloomberg UTV, business news channel, was a strategic partnership between Bloomberg LP, a global leader in business information, and UTV

M&A

INR 8.3 bn

FY11

Divestment of c.18 acre real estate asset located in Mumbai by Borosil Glass Works to Sheth Group

Borosil divested its c. 18 acre non-core real estate asset located in Andheri (E) in Mumbai to Sheth Group, thereby helping unlock shareholder value

Divestment of c.18 acre real estate asset located in Mumbai by Borosil Glass Works to Sheth Group

Borosil divested its c. 18 acre non-core real estate asset located in Andheri (E) in Mumbai to Sheth Group, thereby helping unlock shareholder value

M&A

INR 6 bn

FY11

Sale of Switchgear business to Legrand, France

Legrand acquired the switchgear business of Indo-Asian Fusegear. The two businesses are complementary with Indo Asian Switchgear being a major retail player for protection devices (MCCB, RCCB, distribution boards, etc.) while Legrand holds strong positions in both high value-added protection systems mostly used in project business and in premium wiring devices

Sale of Switchgear business to Legrand, France

Legrand acquired the switchgear business of Indo-Asian Fusegear. The two businesses are complementary with Indo Asian Switchgear being a major retail player for protection devices (MCCB, RCCB, distribution boards, etc.) while Legrand holds strong positions in both high value-added protection systems mostly used in project business and in premium wiring devices

M&A

NA

FY11

Divestment by BMI of 51% shareholding of Calvin Klein franchise in India to Warnaco Inc.

Unique franchisee business divestiture

Divestment by BMI of 51% shareholding of Calvin Klein franchise in India to Warnaco Inc.

Unique franchisee business divestiture