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Emami hits new high on acquisition of Australian firm

The stock rallied 7% to Rs 902 on National Stock Exchange.

SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Jan 22 2015 | 11:47 AM IST
Emami has moved higher by 7% to Rs 920 on National Stock Exchange (NSE) after the personal products maker has announced the acquisition of controlling stake of 66.67% in Fravin Pty Ltd. Australia.

“Emami Overseas FZE (based in UAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the company has acquired controlling stake of 66.67% in M/s Fravin Pty Ltd (Fravin), a company based in Australia with major strength in R&D and manufacture of natural and organic personal care products in Australia,” Emami said in a statement.

Consequent to the above acquisition, M/s Fravin Pty Ltd along with its three subsidiary companies have also become subsidiaries of Emami, it added.

The stock opened at Rs 861 and touched a new high of Rs 930 on NSE. Till 1137 hours, a combined 255,527 shares changed hands on the counter on NSE and BSE.
 

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First Published: Jan 22 2015 | 11:42 AM IST

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