Vipul Organics shares surged 13% to reach a new all-time high during trading on October 1, following the announcement of a rights issue by the company’s board. The rights issue offers shareholders one share for every three held at ₹54 per share. The record date for this issue will be announced later, according to the company.
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The offer price of ₹54 per share is set at a 79% discount compared to the previous session’s closing price of ₹260.75. The total size of the issue is expected to be around ₹25 crore. The funds raised will be used for the development of a new facility in Sayakha, Gujarat.
At 12:30 PM, Vipul Organics shares were trading at ₹286 on the BSE, reflecting a gain of 9.7%. This sharp rise follows investor enthusiasm over the rights issue and the company’s plans for expansion.
Managing Director Vipul P Shah highlighted that the company has undertaken significant capacity expansion and opted for a rights issue to mobilize funds. The discounted issue price is intended to reward shareholders and involve them in the company’s growth.
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