Tata Chemicals Shares Rise 1.80% as U.S. Unit Acquires Soda Ash Contracts Worth USD 21.16 Million
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Tata Chemicals' U.S. subsidiary secured soda ash contracts exceeding 0.5 million metric tonnes through 2028 for USD 21.16 million.
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On Friday, shares of Tata Chemicals Ltd closed 1.80 per cent higher at Rs 655.75 per share from its previous closing of Rs 644.15 per share. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 1,026.65 per share and its 52-week low is Rs 580.30 per share. During the trading session, the stock touched an Intraday high of Rs 674.80, representing a 4.76 per cent surge from its previous close.
Tata Chemicals Ltd on August 29 informed the stock exchanges that its wholly owned subsidiary, Tata Chemicals North America Inc. (TCNA), has been declared the successful bidder in the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings of Searles Valley Minerals Inc. (SVM), U.S. TCNA will acquire certain North American soda ash customer contracts of SVM, representing customer orders of more than 0.5 million metric tonnes through December 2028.
As part of the transaction, TCNA has entered into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement (ASA) with SVM for the acquisition of specified soda ash customer contracts and related commercial rights. The transaction also includes customer information, demand forecasts, Logistics records and associated contract benefits relating to customers located in North America.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the assignment and assumption of the specified customer contracts from SVM to TCNA under the ASA. The acquired contracts are expected to be serviced from September 2026 through December 2028, subject to the respective contractual terms and applicable closing conditions.
The aggregate cash consideration for the transaction is USD 21.16 million. Tata Chemicals said the acquisition will strengthen TCNA's customer portfolio by securing domestic North American customers, enhancing its ability to build long-term customer relationships and improve customer retention. The company expects the transaction to support long-term value creation.
The contracts are being acquired from an international entity, SVM, pursuant to the order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Tata Chemicals clarified that neither the promoter, promoter group nor group companies have any interest in SVM or in the customer contracts being acquired under the ASA.
The company also stated that the transaction does not constitute a related party transaction and is therefore not covered under the related party transaction provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Tata Chemicals' shares ended Friday's session at Rs 655.75, up 1.80 per cent. The stock has declined 28.63 per cent over the past one year.
The company has a market cap of over Rs 300 crore. The stock price has declined over 28.63 per cent in the last 1 year.
From its 52-week low of Rs 580.30 per share, the stock has given a return of 12.99 per cent to its latest closing price of Rs 655.75.
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.
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