Suraj Estate Developers secures ~ Rs. 343 Crores through Preferential Issue of Equity Shares and Share Warrants

Suraj Estate Developers Limited (SEDL), a prominent real estate developer specializing in South Central Mumbai market, successfully secures ~ Rs 343 Crores via preferential allotment of equity shares amounting to ~Rs. 243 crores and additional sum of ~Rs. 100 Crores via issue of convertible share warrants.

The funds will be utilized for land acquisitions, working capital, general corporate purposes, and issuerelated expenses. A group of high-net-worth individuals, asset management funds and family offices participated in the successful fundraising round.

Commenting on this Mr. Rajan Meenathakonil Thomas, Chairperson and Managing Director at Suraj Estate Developers said, "This timely fundraise will provide us with the growth capital to expand our operations and diversify our product offerings. We will strategically utilize these funds to strengthen our position in the residential and commercial real estate segments, capture new opportunities, and deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders."

The company issued 34,12,277 equity shares of Rs. 5 each at an issue price of Rs. 714 per share, raising a total of Rs. 243,63,65,778. Additionally, the company's board of directors approved the allotment of 13,30,000 fully convertible warrants at an issue price of Rs. 750 per warrant, with a total value of Rs. 99,75,00,000.

The company has received 25% of the issue price for the warrants (Rs. 187.50 per warrant), totalling to Rs. 24,93,75,000. Warrant holders are entitled to apply for the remaining 75% of the issue price (Rs. 562.50 per warrant) within 18 months from the date of warrant issuance.

Post issuance of equity shares and convertible share warrants, the Promoter & Promoter Group holding will be diluted from 74.95% as of 30th September, 2024 to 67.71% on a fully diluted basis.

The company is currently developing 13 ongoing projects with 20.34 lakh square feet of developable area, including 6.1 lakh square feet of saleable RERA carpet area, and has portfolio of 18 upcoming projects with an estimated carpet area of 9.01 lakh square feet. Additionally, the company also has land and land reserves aggregating to 10,359.77 square meters situated at Bandra (W) and Santacruz (East).

Mr. Rahul Rajan Jesu Thomas, Whole Time Director, at Suraj Estate Developers said, "We are delighted by the strong investor support for this significant capital raise. The proceeds will enable us to accelerate our growth plans and strengthen our market position. We are confident that this will create long-term value for our shareholders."

Suraj Estate Developers is a leading real estate developer with a strong track record of delivering highquality projects. The company's focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

Shares of Suraj Estate Developers Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 796.45 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 800.30. The total number of shares traded during the day was 36088 in over 1518 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 824.75 and intraday low of 780.00. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 28677709.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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