Schroders Reduces Stake in Le Travenues, Baring Private Equity Acquires PNGS Reva Diamond Holding
Asian Stock Market Activity: Key Players Make Strategic Moves
In a series of significant transactions, several prominent entities have made notable moves in the Asian stock market. Schroders, a global asset management firm, has sold a 0.78 percent equity stake in online travel agency Le Travenues. The sale, which took place on May 22, involved the disposal of 34.55 lakh shares at a price of Rs 58.89 crore, valuing each share at Rs 170.42.
Meanwhile, Baring Private Equity Partners India, a Mumbai-based private equity firm, acquired a 0.67 percent stake in PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery through its Baring Private Equity India Fund 6. The acquisition involved the purchase of 2.13 lakh shares at a price of Rs 390 per share, totaling Rs 8.33 crore.
| Company | Buyer/Seller | Number of Shares | Price per Share | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery | Baring Private Equity Partners India | 2.13 lakh | Rs 390 | Rs 8.33 crore |
| Le Travenues | Schroders | 34.55 lakh | Rs 170.42 | Rs 58.89 crore |
| Ixigo | Schroders | 34.55 lakh | Rs 170.42 | Rs 58.89 crore |
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In other notable transactions, the chairperson of Inventurus Knowledge Solutions, Berjis Minoo Desai, sold 6 lakh shares, representing a 0.34 percent stake in the company, for Rs 94.8 crore. The shares were acquired by Edelweiss Mutual Fund through its Edelweiss Small Cap Fund and 3P India Equity Fund at a price of Rs 1,580 per share.
| Company | Buyer/Seller | Number of Shares | Price per Share | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventurus Knowledge Solutions | Berjis Minoo Desai | 6 lakh | Rs 1,580 | Rs 94.8 crore |
Additionally, Birla Mutual Fund has acquired a 0.4 percent stake in Adani Energy Solutions from Qatar Holding LLC, purchasing 48.05 lakh shares at a price of Rs 1,339 per share, totaling Rs 643.5 crore. The stock was up 1.91 percent to close at Rs 1,367.9.
Lastly, India Emerging Giants Fund purchased 1.13 lakh shares in AVG Logistics from Vikasa India EIF I Fund for Rs 1.8 crore, valuing each share at Rs 158.5.
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Investor Takeaway
Investors should monitor the stock performance of Le Travenues and PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery following the recent transactions.
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