Gala Precision Engineering IPO Bags Second-Largest Subscription In 2024
The listing on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange is scheduled for Sept. 9.
Gala Precision Engineering Ltd.'s initial public offering became the second biggest in terms of subscription so far in 2024 after it secured bids of 201.41 times on its third and final day on Wednesday. The bids were led by non-institutional investors and institutional investors.
The IPO trailed the one of Vibhor Steel Tubes Ltd., which hit the primary market in February and was subscribed 298.86 times.
The IPO comprised a fresh issue of 25.5 lakh shares, amounting to Rs 135 crore, and an offer for sale of 6.16 lakh shares, aggregating to Rs 32.6 crore.
A price band of Rs 503–529 per share was set for the three-day issue. The market value at the upper end of the price band is Rs 670 crore.
The minimum lot size is 28 shares. Retail investors will need to invest a minimum of Rs 14,812. The company raised Rs 50.3 crore from anchor investors a day ahead of its public offering by allotting 9.5 lakh shares at Rs 529 apiece to eight investors.
Investors can expect the allotment of shares to be finalised on Sept. 5, with the listing on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange scheduled for Sept. 9.
Issue Details
Issue opens: Sept. 2.
Issue closes: Sept. 4.
Issue price: Rs 503–529 per share.
Total issue size: Rs 167.9 crore.
Fresh issue: Rs 135.3 crore.
Offer for sale: Rs 32.6 crore.
Bid lot: 28 shares.
Listing: BSE and NSE.
Business
Incorporated in 2009, the company is a precision component manufacturer specialising in technical springs, including disc and strip springs with wedge lock washers, coil and spiral springs, and special fastening solutions.
Their products are used in sectors like renewable energy, including wind turbines and hydropower plants, various industrial sectors such as electrical and off-highway equipment, infrastructure and general engineering and mobility segments such as automotive and railways.
Use Of Proceeds
Setting up a new facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, for manufacturing high-tensile fasteners and hex bolts.
Funding capital-expenditure requirements towards the purchase of equipment, plants, and machinery at Palghar, Maharashtra.
Repayment or prepayment, in full or in part, of certain borrowings availed by the company.
Gala Precision Engineering: Subscription Status
The IPO has been subscribed 201.41 times as of 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Institutional investors: 232.54 times.
Non-institutional investors: 414.62 times.
Retail investors: 91.95 times.
Employee reserved: 259 times.
