Piramal Enterprises Board approves demerger and simplification of corporate structure

The Board of Directors of Piramal Enterprises Limited, at its meeting on October 7, approved a composite scheme of arrangement providing for the demerger of the pharmaceuticals business from PEL and simplification of the corporate structure to create two industry-focused listed entities in Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals.

Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group, said, “Over the years, Piramal Enterprises has grown multi-fold with diverse businesses under one listed holding company structure. In line with our stated strategy, the Board has today approved the demerger and simplification of our corporate structure, to create two independent listed entities in Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals, with a leadership position across the business segments they operate in. It will firmly empower both entities to be future-ready and enable them to independently pursue their growth strategies with sharper focus and identity.”

Piramal Enterprises Limited, he said, will get transformed into a large listed diversified NBFC, focused on retail and wholesale financing, with a consolidated loan book of Rs 65,000 crore.

According to a press release, the demerger and simplification of the corporate structure is expected to create synergies for both the companies and unlock significant value for both the companies and stakeholders.