Reliance India buys additional stake in Future101, Genesis Colors
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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has raised its stake in luxury apparel firms Future101 Design and Genesis Colors to strengthen its foothold in retail industry. Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL), a unit of RIL, “has acquired a further stake of 2.5 percent in Future101 Design Pvt Ltd on February 7, 2019, for a consideration of Rs 1.99 crore, taking its total stake in Future101 to 15 percent,” the company said in a regulatory filing.
According to a report, also, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), a separate subsidiary of the company, acquired a further stake of 9.44 percent in Genesis Colors Ltd (GCL), for Rs 45 crore taking its total stake in GCL to 29.07 percent on the enhanced capital.
“Consequently, the stake of RBL in GCL shall be 43.66 percent and the aggregate equity shareholding of RRVL and RBL in GCL stands at 72.73 percent,” it said.
Reliance said the acquisitions will help it to strengthen its foothold in the retail industry and support its long-term strategy to enhance its value in the industry.
No regulatory approvals were required for the acquisition of shares and the investment does not fall within related party transaction, it added.
The company had in July last year bought 12.5 percent stake in Future101, which is engaged in manufacturing, distribution, and sale of luxury apparels in India, for Rs 9.50 crore.
Future101 reported an annual turnover of Rs 22.18 crore in 2017-18.
In September 2018, RRVL had acquired a 16.31 percent stake in GCL, which owns fashion label Satya Paul, for Rs 34.80 crore. RRVL, through unit RBL, already held a 49.46 percent stake in GCL.
That month, RRVL invested a total of Rs 57.03 crore in five other companies that sell branded readymade garments, bags, footwear, cosmetics and accessories.
It bought a 2.07 percent stake in Genesis Luxury Fashion Pvt Ltd for Rs 3.37 crore, taking its holding in the company to 49.37 percent. Genesis Luxury Fashion distributes premium brands such as Jimmy Choo, Armani, Paul Smith and Bottega Veneta.
It also bought 50 percent stake each in GLF Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd and Genesis La Mode Pvt Ltd for Rs 38.45 crore and Rs 10.57 crore, respectively.
Besides, it acquired 50 percent each of GML India Fashion Pvt Ltd and GLB Body Care Pvt Ltd for Rs 4.48 crore and Rs 16 lakh, respectively.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the total stake Reliance now holds in Genesis Colors Ltd after these acquisitions?
What is the total stake Reliance now holds in Genesis Colors Ltd after these acquisitions?
After the recent acquisitions by Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd and Reliance Brands Ltd, the aggregate equity shareholding of both subsidiaries in Genesis Colors Ltd now stands at 72.73 percent.
Q.What was Future101 Design's annual turnover in the 2017-18 financial year?
What was Future101 Design's annual turnover in the 2017-18 financial year?
Future101 Design, which is involved in manufacturing, distribution, and sale of luxury apparels in India, reported an annual turnover of Rs 22.18 crore in the 2017-18 financial year.
Q.Which fashion label does Genesis Colors Ltd own, according to the report?
Which fashion label does Genesis Colors Ltd own, according to the report?
Genesis Colors Ltd, in which Reliance has increased its stake, owns the fashion label Satya Paul. This information was included in a report cited within the article.
Q.When did Reliance Brands Ltd first acquire a stake in Future101 Design?
When did Reliance Brands Ltd first acquire a stake in Future101 Design?
Reliance Brands Ltd initially bought a 12.5 percent stake in Future101 Design in July last year. This earlier acquisition cost the company Rs 9.50 crore.
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