JG Chemicals files draft papers with SEBI to raise funds via IPO
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JG Chemicals has filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 202.50 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 57 lakh equity shares by its existing promoter group shareholders.
Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used for investment in its material subsidiary BDJ Oxides. It will use Rs 45 crore in repayment of borrowings availed by its arm, Rs 5.31 crore will be used for setting up a Research & Development centre, and Rs 65 crore will be used to fund the long-term working capital requirements of its material arm. It will also use Rs 35 crore for funding the long-term working capital requirements of the company and other general corporate purposes. Centrum Capital, Emkay Global Financial Services, and Keynote Financial Services are the book-running lead managers to the issue.
JG Chemicals is India's largest zinc oxide manufacturer in terms of production and revenue. It sells over 80 grades of zinc oxide and is among the top ten manufacturers of zinc oxides globally.
