Penny Stock Below Rs 50: Small-Cap Steel Company Approves Merger with Aditya Ultra Steel; Combined Capacity to Exceed 3 Lakh TPA

On Monday, Indian benchmark indices traded lower, with the Nifty 50 declining 105.30 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 23,950.70. Amid the weak market sentiment, VMS TMT Limited were trading at Rs 44.13, up 1.22 per cent, after the company announced Board approval for the proposed amalgamation of Aditya Ultra Steel Limited with VMS TMT.

VMS TMT Board Approves Amalgamation

VMS TMT Ltd announced that its Board of Directors has approved the proposed amalgamation of Aditya Ultra Steel Limited (AUSL) into VMS TMT Limited. The merger is aimed at creating a larger and more integrated steel manufacturing company with enhanced manufacturing capabilities, wider market reach, stronger financials and improved operational efficiencies.

The proposed amalgamation remains subject to approvals from regulatory authorities, stock exchanges, shareholders, creditors and other applicable authorities.

Strengthening Manufacturing Scale

Both VMS TMT and Aditya Ultra Steel manufacture premium-quality TMT steel bars under the Kamdhenu brand ecosystem across different regions of Gujarat. The merger will integrate their manufacturing operations into a single listed entity, enabling a stronger presence across the state.

Following the amalgamation, the combined entity will have an installed manufacturing capacity of more than 3 lakh tonnes per annum, supported by a significantly expanded distribution network of over 300 dealers and multiple distributors. The company expects the integration to generate operational synergies across procurement, manufacturing, Logistics, working capital and renewable energy assets.

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Share Exchange Ratio

Under the approved merger, shareholders of Aditya Ultra Steel Limited will receive 75 equity shares of VMS TMT Limited for every 100 equity shares held in Aditya Ultra Steel, subject to the completion of the merger and receipt of all necessary approvals.

Management Commentary

Commenting on the development, Varun Jain, Chairman & Managing Director of VMS TMT Limited, said the proposed amalgamation marks a defining milestone in the company's growth journey.

He stated that by combining two complementary businesses, the company aims to create an integrated platform with stronger manufacturing capabilities, a wider distribution footprint, enhanced financial strength and improved operational efficiencies. He added that the transaction will help VMS TMT strengthen its leadership position across Gujarat, serve customers more efficiently, capitalise on future growth opportunities and create long-term value for shareholders while supporting India's growing infrastructure and Construction sectors.

About VMS TMT

VMS TMT Limited is engaged in the manufacturing of premium-quality Thermo-Mechanically Treated (TMT) bars marketed under the Kamdhenu NXT brand. The company also deals in scrap and binding wires and serves customers across Gujarat through an established dealer network, catering to the infrastructure and construction sectors.

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