The scheme implementation committee at its meeting held today "made effective the scheme of arrangement between UltraTech, Jaiprakash Associates, Jaypee Cement Corporation and their respective shareholders and creditors," the Aditya Birla Group company said in a statement.
It further added, "Consequently, the acquired cement plants of JAL and JCCL stand transferred to UltraTech".
Post acquisition UltraTech's grey cement manufacturing capacity has gone up to 93 million tonnes per annum and has become fourth largest cement player globally, excluding the Chinese players.
He further added that operations will be strengthened by the process and technological upgradation and also by enhancement in capacity utilisation.
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UltraTech has now 18 Integrated Plants, 1 clinkerisation unit, 25 grinding units and 7 bulk terminals, augmenting its grey cement manufacturing capacity to 93 MTPA.
"This transaction, valued at Rs 16,189 crore, is the largest deal to be concluded so far, involving a major financial restructuring programme," the company said.
The deal will help the Jaypee Group firm to reduce debt, which runs into thousands of crores of rupees. The deal was subject to various regulatory approvals.
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