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The would-be acquirer makes non-binding offer to banks to settle the bulk tea producer's dues
Island nation largest orthodox tea supplier, exporting over 95% of its production, according to ICRA report
It had reported a net profit of Rs 1.04 crore in the year-ago period
Revenues from operations stood at Rs 493.86 crore in the quarter compared to Rs 498.97 crore in the same period last year
Plan will have a mix of capital infusion by promoters and recast of balance debt. McLeod owes banks Rs 1,800 cr; with unpaid interest, the total is about Rs 2,300 cr
In an industry in which more than half the production is accounted for by the small growers, analysts believe that big players may help bring production and pricing discipline
Sources close to the development said, barring a few banks, most had signed intercreditor agreement
On August 6, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had admitted an application filed by Techno for initiating corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) against McLeod.
Some of the major buyers have privately ruled out bidding for the company
Once the world's largest tea producer, McLeod Russel, part of the Brij Mohan Khaitan group company, is now India's largest with about 31 estates
Thirty-nine, including Subex, McLeod Russel, Jet Airways, Jain Irrigation Systems, and Sintex Plastics Technology, have surged more than 5x during this period
Promoters are also exploring capital infusion into certain promoter group companies and monetisation of certain assets of the group
Total income for quarter down 28% at Rs 245.83 cr, net loss stood at Rs 90.52 cr as against a loss of Rs 11.64 cr a year ago
Analysts remain cautious on tea-stocks as they believe the companies may witness lower growth in revenues due to loss in production.
Most lenders have agree that debt restructuring is right choice and not auction under insolvency for India's largest bulk tea producer
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This is the first time the financially stressed McLeod has made public the total payment it has defaulted with the lenders under this new regulation
Another estate sale in Assam is underway for a consideration of Rs 28.15 crore. However, following the court's stay, this transaction is being put on hold.
The earlier injunction preventing such sales and was impairing the firms' ability to pay off their lenders outside the scope of NCLT