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Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd

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IPO Snapshot

Key metrics and details at a glance.

Price Band

₹288

Per Share

Lot Size

50 Shares

Minimum Investment

₹14,400

Issue Size

₹540.54 Cr

Face Value

₹10

Per Share

IPO Type

Book Building

Retail Quota

35%

QIB Quota

50%

NII Quota

15%

IPO Timeline

Important dates for your applying strategy.

IPO Opens15 Dec
IPO Closes17 Dec
Basis of Allotment22 Dec
Refund Initiation23 Dec
Shares Credited24 Dec
Listing Date28 Dec
IPO Process Completed

Subscription Status

Live demand across investor categories.

Track real-time subscription levels:

*Real-time data subject to exchange updates

Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)176.85x
Non-Institutional Investors (NII)620.86x
Retail Individual Investors (RII)29.33x
Overall Subscription198.02x

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd

Business model, operations, and market positioning.

Issue Type

Book Building

ISIN

INE495P01020

About the Company

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd is one of the leading companies in the premium and mid-premium biscuits segment and the premium bakery segment in North India, according to the Technopak Report. It manufacture and market a range of biscuits such as cookies, creams, crackers and digestives under its flagship brand 'Mrs. Bector's Cremica'. It also manufacture and market bakery products in savoury and sweet categories which include breads, buns, pizza bases and cakes under its brand 'English Oven'.

Industry Overview

The Indian biscuits and bakery retail market is valued at Rs. 450.00 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 9% over the next five years. Biscuits and other snacking bakery products such as rusks, wafers and tea cakes contribute almost Rs. 400.00 billion or 89% to the total market share. The balance 11% is contributed by breads including loaves, buns, pizza bases which together account for Rs. 50.00 billion. Biscuit industry is characterised by few large players, regional brands as well as small scale industries. In the unbranded sector, over 30,000 small, very small and tiny units spread all over the country. The biscuit industry was also reserved for small-scale earlier but it was de-reserved in 1997-98. In the unbranded bread sector, there are about 75,000 bread manufacturers spread all over including some of those operating even residential premises.

Growth Strategy

  • Focusing on growth in premium biscuits and bakery segment to improve margin
  • Focus on product development in biscuits and bakery segments
  • Expand our product reach in India and globally
  • Expanding distribution network through diversification
  • Focus on increasing our brand awareness

Financial Performance

Revenue, profit after tax and total assets across the last 3 reported financial years.

Consolidated figures
Financial Performance Categories

Revenue

+25.8%vs FY24

Amount in ₹ crore

1,624
1,874
2,044
FY24FY25FY26

Profit After Tax (PAT)

+0.4%vs FY24

Amount in ₹ crore

140
143
141
FY24FY25FY26

Total Assets

+53.6%vs FY24

Amount in ₹ crore

1,115
1,589
1,712
FY24FY25FY26

Figures in ₹ crore, on a consolidated basis, as reported for FY24 to FY26.

Objects of the Issue

How the company plans to utilize IPO proceeds.

Use of Proceeds

The funds raised through this IPO will be used for:

Initial public offering of 18,769,701 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each (The "Equity Shares") of Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited ("The Company" or The "Company" or The "Issuer") for cash at a price of Rs. 288~ per equity share (including a share premium of Rs. 278 per equity share) (The "Offer Price") aggregating to Rs. 540.54 crores (The "Offer") comprising a fresh issue of 1,408,592 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 40.54 crores (The "fresh issue") and an offer for sale of 17,361,109 equity shares (The "offered shares") aggregating to Rs. 500.00 crores, comprising an offer for sale of 8,506,944 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 245.00 crores by Linus Private Limited, 1.336,805 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 38.50 crores by Mabel Private Limited, 6,458,333 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 186.00 crores by GW Crown Pte. Ltd. and 1,059,027 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 30.50 crores by GW Confectionary Pte. Ltd. (Mabel Private Limited, GW Crown Pte. Ltd., and GW Confectionary Pte. Ltd., together reffered to as "Gateway selling shareholders", The Gateway selling shareholders and Linus Private Limited, collectively referred to as "selling shareholders" and such offer by selling shareholders, the "offer for sale"). This offer includes a reservation of 18,315 equity shares aggregating to Rs. 0.50 crore (constituting up to 0.03% of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital of the company) for purchase by eligible employees (The "Employee reservation portion"). The offer less the employee reservation portion is hereinafter referred to as the "net offer". The offer and the net offer would constitute at least 31.95% and 31.92%, respectively, of the post-offer paid-up equity share capital of the company. The Company and the selling shareholders in consultation with the book running lead managers, may offer a discount of up to Rs. 15.00 of the issue price to eligible employees bidding in the employee reservation portion ("employee discount"). The Face value of the equity share is Rs. 10 each and The Offer price is 28.80 times the face value of equity share.

*Subject to approvals and market conditions.

Strengths & Risks

Key competitive advantages and factors to consider before investing.

Strengths and Risk Factors
  • One of the leading brands in biscuits and bakery businesses in North India
  • One of the leading exporter of biscuits
  • Established presence in retail and institutional bakery business
  • Modern and automated production process with a focus on quality control
  • Wide spread and established sales and distribution network
  • The continuing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on companys business and operations is highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.
  • Company's inability to anticipate, respond to and meet the tastes, preferences or consistent quality requirements of the consumers or its inability to accurately predict and successfully adapt to changes in market demand or consumer preference could reduce demand for the products, affect the brand loyalty and impact the sales.
  • Company could be adversely affected due to restriction on use of company's brand name and any negative publicity of the products.
  • Company have incurred indebtedness and may incur additional debt in the future, which may expose it to interest rate fluctuations, and restrict the operational flexibility in certain ways.
  • One of the Group Companies, CAFL, has incurred losses in the Financial Year 2018 and may incur losses in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is the minimum investment required to apply for this IPO?

The minimum investment depends on the lot size and the upper price band of the issue. Investors must apply for at least one lot, and the total investment amount is calculated by multiplying the lot size by the upper price band.
02

How is IPO allotment decided?

IPO allotment is determined based on demand and SEBI guidelines. If the IPO is oversubscribed in the retail category, allotment is typically done through a computerized lottery system to ensure fair distribution among eligible applicants.
03

When will I know if shares are allotted to me?

Allotment status is usually finalized a few days after the IPO closes. Once finalized, shares are either credited to your Demat account (if allotted) or the blocked funds are released back to your bank account.
04

Can I modify or cancel my IPO application?

Yes, you can modify or cancel your IPO application anytime before the IPO closing date. Changes can be made through your Alice Blue account, subject to exchange cut-off timings.
05

What happens if the IPO is oversubscribed?

If the IPO receives more applications than the number of shares available, it is considered oversubscribed. In such cases, allotment in the retail category is done on a proportionate or lottery basis, and not all applicants may receive shares.