FIIs Bought 76,18,330 Shares & Promoters Bought 11,50,00,000 Warrants: LIC-Backed Multibagger Stock Hits 52-Week High As Board Announced Stock Split
The stock gave multibagger returns of 634 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 25.45 per share.
Today, shares of PC Jeweller Ltd gained 5 per cent upper circuit and made a new 52-week high of Rs 186.75 per share from its previous closing of Rs 177.95 per share.
PC Jeweller Limited has announced plans to stock split each of its existing 1 equity share having a face value of Rs 10 each into 10 smaller shares having a face value of Re 1.
In addition, the company has been approved to issue 11.5 crore fully convertible warrants to two promoter group entities. These warrants can be converted into equity shares at Rs 56.20 per warrant. The warrants are convertible within 18 months from the date of allotment. Warrant holders will be entitled to any corporate actions announced by the company during this period.
Earlier, the Bank of India formally approved its 'One Time Settlement' (OTS) proposal. The company had previously submitted the OTS plan to resolve its outstanding debts with the consortium of banks. The settlement terms encompass both cash and equity components, along with the release of securities and mortgaged properties. This positive development marks the approval of the OTS proposal by all fourteen member banks involved in the consortium.
Furthermore, the company received a refund of Rs 67.54 crore from the Income Tax Department, which stands credited to its account on September 06, 2024. So, in essence, the company received a large amount of money back from the government because it had overpaid its taxes.
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PC Jeweller Ltd is an Indian company that designs, manufactures, sells and trades gold, platinum, diamond and silver jewellery. They operate across India with multiple brands including Azva, Swarn Dharohar and LoveGold, and even created commemorative medallions for the Cricket World Cup.
The company's financial position has been further strengthened by positive developments on the debt front. The withdrawal of the insolvency petition filed by the State Bank of India is a major victory. To support its growth and debt repayment, the company has secured shareholder approval to raise Rs 2,705.14 crore through a preferential issue of warrants. These achievements, coupled with the company's strong operational foundation, including a network of 57 showrooms across India and robust manufacturing capabilities, have enabled it to regain customer trust and confidence.
The company has a market cap of Rs 8,689 crore. As of June 2024, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) owns a 1.45 per cent stake in the company and FIIs bought 76,18,330 shares and increased their stake to 2.57 per cent compared to 0.93 per cent in March 2024. The stock gave multibagger returns of 634 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 25.45 per share. Investors should keep an eye on this Small-Cap stock.
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