HSIL transforms to a focused Packaging Company with the Divestment of Building Products Division for a Cash Consideration of Rs 630 Crore

GURUGRAM, India, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HSIL Limited ("HSIL"), India's leading packaging company, in its Board meeting held today approved the divestment of its Building Products division to Brilloca Limited ("Brilloca"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Somany Home Innovation Limited ("SHIL") in a slump sale transaction for a cash consideration of Rs 630 crore. With the proposed transaction, the Building Products division's entire operating facilities of HSIL will be transferred to Brilloca.

• Cash proceeds of Rs 630 crore will be utilized towards the pre-payment of existing bank borrowings which will further strengthen the HSIL balance sheet and create capital to further expand its packaging business
• Going forward, HSIL will completely focus on the expansion of its packaging business and capitalize on both organic and inorganic opportunities
• E&Y acted as the structuring advisor and Deloitte as the independent valuer
• The transaction is subject to shareholder and other statutory approvals as applicable. The transaction is expected to close by 31^st March 2022 or such date as mutually agreed between HSIL and Brilloca

Commenting on the transaction, Dr. Rajendra Kumar Somany, Chairman and Managing Director, HSIL: "This transaction will have a transformative impact on the market positing and growth prospects of HSIL. The company will emerge as a focused packaging company, well-positioned to implement its strategic plans to drive the packaging business and continue to unlock value for all stakeholders. The cash proceeds will be used to pre-pay existing bank borrowings and increase cash reserves."

About HSIL Limited:

HSIL Limited is India's leading Packaging Products Company that manufactures and markets various packaging products, including glass containers and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles, products & security caps, and closures. Packaging Products Division has six plants in India, located across Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Karnataka. This Division has a comprehensive product range, catering to 500+ globally acclaimed institutional clients in India. 

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