Gati’s board clears 13.3 million shares’ allotment to Allcargo

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Mumbai: The board of Gati on Tuesday approved the allotment of 13.3 million shares or 10.91 per cent of its equity on a preferential basis,
as it embarks on an open offer to buy majority shares in the company. The preferential allotment would result in Allcargo acquiring 10.91
per cent stake in Gati
addition, a total of Rs 238 crore has been deposited into an escrow account set up as per Sebi norms, for a subsequent open offer
transaction
Allcargo bought 10.38 million, or 8.51 per cent, shares in Gati for Rs 77.8 crore
Depending on the response to the open offer, Allcargo aims to own about half of Gati.