**VIP Industries Stake Sold: Promoters Offload 32% to Consortium**
**Promoters of VIP Industries divest significant stake to investors, triggering open offer.**
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VIP Industries, a prominent player in the luggage and travel accessories market, has announced that its promoters have sold approximately 32% of their stake in the company to a consortium led by Multiples Alternatives and Mithun Sancheti. This transaction, disclosed on stock exchanges, involves the sale of around 45,446,305 equity shares, representing a substantial portion of the company’s total paid-up share capital.
The share sale is expected to initiate an open offer, allowing the buyers to potentially increase their stake in VIP Industries. The deal was first reported by Mint on June 23, when it was revealed that Multiples PE was in discussions with the promoters regarding the share purchase.
According to the share purchase agreement, the promoters, Dilip Piramal and his family, will retain the right to nominate one individual to the board of directors following the sale. Additionally, a ‘tag along clause’ has been included, which will allow the promoters to participate in any future sale of the company by the new investors.
While the company has not disclosed the valuation of the shares sold, sources indicate that the shares were sold at ₹388 each, totaling approximately ₹1,764.1 crore. This price reflects a discount of around 15% compared to the company’s closing share price of ₹456.00 on the previous Friday.
As of now, the promoters hold just over 50% of VIP Industries, which owns well-known luggage brands such as VIP, Carlton, and Skybags. The company’s market capitalization stands at approximately ₹6,476.10 crore, valuing the promoters’ remaining stake at around ₹3,238.5 crore based on the latest closing figures.
This stake sale is part of the ongoing strategy by the promoter family to exit the business. Last year, VIP Industries was in advanced negotiations with Advent International, a global private equity firm, to sell a controlling stake, but the deal fell through due to valuation discrepancies. Subsequently, the promoters engaged Arpwood, a domestic investment bank, to assist with the sale process.
VIP Industries has established itself as a leader in the luggage sector, benefiting from rising incomes, improved travel infrastructure, and the growing trend of online bookings among Indian travelers. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for travel accessories in this expanding market.
**FAQ**
**What does the stake sale mean for VIP Industries?**
The stake sale allows new investors to gain control of VIP Industries, potentially leading to strategic changes and growth opportunities in the company as it adapts to the evolving travel market.
