Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Satyam buy: Tech Mahindra raises Rs 550 cr from Tata Capital, IDFC

9 Jun 2009, PTI

NEW YORK: To fund its takeover of scam-hit Satyam Computer, Tech Mahindra has raised Rs 550 crore from Tata Capital and IDFC by issuing debentures convertible into shares of its acquisition vehicle Venturbay Consultants.

Besides, Tech Mahindra has also borrowed Rs 1,450 crore from various banks, mutual funds, institutions and NBFCs at an interest rate of 10 per cent, part of which has been used for funding the acquisition of Satyam.

Disclosing Tech Mahindra's source of funds for the deal, a regulatory filing by the beleaguered IT firm here said the funding was from "internal resources, optionally convertible domestic debt, equity by Tech Mahindra in Venturbay and debt extended by Tech Mahindra to Venturbay."

In the first phase of acquisition, Tech Mahindra had paid about Rs 1,756 crore for 31 per cent equity through preferential allotment of shares in Satyam which is also listed at NYSE besides Indian bourses.

The filing with the US market regulator SEC said here that "Tech Mahindra has infused funds in Venturebay by using cash on hand" in connection with the initial 31 per cent stake purchase and the subsequent Rs 1,129 crore open offer for further 20 per cent equity.

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