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United Spirits to Exit Royal Challengers Sports in INR 166.6 Billion Deal

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  • United Spirits will sell its entire stake in Royal Challengers Sports for INR 166.6 billion, subject to regulatory approvals.
  • The divestment will remove Royal Challengers Sports as a subsidiary and refocus United Spirits on its core beverages business.
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United Spirits to Exit Royal Challengers Sports in INR 166.6 Billion Deal

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An announcement from United Spirits Limited ( (IN:UNITDSPR) ) is now available.

United Spirits Limited has approved the sale of its entire 14,690-share stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, a wholly owned but non-material subsidiary, for an aggregate consideration of INR 166.6 billion. The transaction, governed by a share purchase agreement signed with a consortium of buyers including Bolt IPL Holdings and several investment and media entities, will proceed subject to customary regulatory and cricket board approvals.

Once the deal closes, United Spirits will fully exit its shareholding in Royal Challengers Sports, which will cease to be a subsidiary of the company. The divestment signals a strategic move to streamline the group’s portfolio by monetising a non-core sports asset, potentially strengthening United Spirits’ balance sheet and sharpening its focus on its core alcoholic beverages business.

More about United Spirits Limited

United Spirits Limited, part of Diageo India, is a leading Indian alcoholic beverages company focused on manufacturing and selling spirits. Listed on BSE and NSE, it operates a broad portfolio of liquor brands and uses subsidiaries to participate in related ventures, including sports and entertainment-linked assets.

Average Trading Volume: 81,541

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: 927.4B INR

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