The initial public offering of Indian electric two-wheeler maker firm – Ather Energy Ltd (AEL) – commenced on Monday, April 28, aiming to raise Rs 2,981.06 crore. The share sale window will conclude on April 30. On the first day bidding process, the issue has been subscribed 8 per cent so far. It comprises a fresh issue of Rs 2,626.30 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 354.76 crore by existing shareholders.
What is price band of Ather Energy IPO?
The company has fixed the price band for the issue between Rs 304 and Rs 321 per equity share with a lot size of 46 shares.
Ather Energy IPO | Anchor Investors details
On Friday, April 28, ahead of the public offering, the E2W manufacturer secured Rs 1,340 crore from anchor investors, including Custody Bank of Japan, Franklin Templeton, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Ather Energy IPO Subscription Status on Day 1 | Slow interest from retailers, QIB has zero
At the last count (12:12 pm), the issue has been subscribed 8 per cent on the first day bidding process as per BSE data, with the retail portion booked at 38 per cent to 36,80,598 shares against 97,34,319 shares, non-institutional investors at 3 per cent to 3,65,424 shares against 1,46,01,478 reserved for them, and the employee quota nearly fully oversubscribed at 113 per cent to 1,10,860 shares against 1,00,000 shares.
Neither QIB applies for the issue
Meanwhile, from the Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB), the issue received zero response from the category.
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How would funds be utilised?
The company plans to utilise the proceeds to establish a new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, invest in research and development, repay debts, and enhance marketing initiatives.
Here is a summary of the utilisation of funds:
- Capital expenditure to be incurred for establishment of E2W factory in Maharashtra – Rs 927.2 crore
- Repayment/pre-payment of borrowings availed by the company – Rs 40 crore
- Investment in R&D – Rs 750 crore
- Expenditure towards Marketing initiatives – Rs 300 crore
When will Ather Energy shares list on NSE/BSE?
Subscribers will be notified of their allotment on May 2, 2025. The Ather Energy stock will likely debut on May 6, 2025, on the BSE and NSE.
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