Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of IndiGo Airlines, were down on Tuesday as a promoter entity was reportedly looking to offload some stake in the carrier.
What Happened: Rahul Bhatia’s promoter entity, Interglobe Enterprises, was planning to sell a stake worth $394 million (around ₹3,270 crore) in Indigo Airlines’ parent firm via a block deal, Moneycontrol reported, citing sources.
Bhatia is looking to offload around 2% stake as he looks to unlock value and pocket some returns for the first time in many years, a source told the business publication.
Interglobe Enterprises currently has a 37.75% stake in Interglobe Aviation, according to exchange filings.
See Also: Fake Videos Of NSE Chief Giving Investment Advice Doing Rounds On Net, Exchange Warns Investors
Block Deal Details: The floor price reportedly stands at ₹4,266 per share, which is a 6.5% discount to InterGlobe Aviation’s closing price of ₹4,562.55 on Monday, with Citi acting as the i-banker on the deal.
Notably, there is a lock-up period of 365 days on the seller according to deal terms, a source told the publication.
Beyond Interglobe Aviation, Rahul Bhatia also has business interests in the hotels and artificial intelligence segments, which may require additional capital, a source speculated.
In April, Bhatia launched the AI company AionOS with former Tech Mahindra managing director CP Gurunani.
Price Action: InterGlobe Aviation’s share price dropped 2.4% to ₹4,456.55 near the start of trade on Tuesday.
Don't miss a beat on the share market. Get real-time updates on top stock movers and trading ideas on Benzinga India Telegram channel.
© 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.