JSW Steel to raise USD 325 million via FCCB

The FCCB issue is for USD 325 million with the conversion price of Rs 953.40 per share and the conversion price is at 50% premium over yesterday's close. This hasn’t come as a big surprise as it was mentioned in their result press conference that the company is looking to raise money via FCCB or ADR route.

Their 5-year, zero coupon convertibles are at annual YTM of 7.25%. The company is also looking to list on Singapore Stock Exchange and the closing date is on June 27 with ABN AMRO, Rothschild and Citigroup as joint book runners. The conversion price of Rs 953.40 per share would lead to an equity dilution of 7.8%.

The company is raising money for capex plan and is looking at increasing capacity from 3.8 mtpa to 10 mtpa by September 2010. The company has announced a capex of Rs 7,000 crore for expansion plans out of which Rs 2,000 crore is through internal accruals while Rs 5,000 crore will be financed via debt and quasi-debt instruments.

ITC to bid for spice king "Patak’s"

ITC Foods is likely to put in a formal bid for Britain’s popular pickles and Indian curries brand, Patak’s. Heinz, which already has a partnership with Patak’s, could also be interested in the company, said sources.

The £200-million price tag, however, could be a sticking point as it is being seems a tad on the higher side for
potential partners or buyers.

According to information with ET, the tobacco major has been approached by Patak’s investment banker NM Rothschild with a proposal.A decision will be taken once the company has studied the details,” said people close to ITC.