The initial public offer (IPO) of Indo Farm Equipment received 14,99,60,184 bids for shares as against 84,70,000 shares on offer. The issue was subscribed 17.70 times.
The issue opened for bidding on Tuesday (31 December 2024) and it closed on Thursday (2 January 2025). The price band of the IPO was fixed between Rs 204 and 215 per share.
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 86 lakh equity shares worth up to Rs 184.9 crore, and an offer for sale of 35 lakh equity shares, aggregating up to Rs 75.25 crore, by promoter Ranbir Singh Khadwalia.
The objectives of the fresh issue include Rs 71.13 crore for setting up a new dedicated unit for the expansion of pick & carry crane manufacturing capacity, Rs 50 crore for the repayment or pre-payment of certain borrowings, Rs 45 crore for further investment in the NBFC subsidiary, and the remaining amount for general corporate purposes.
The promoters and promoter group hold an aggregate of 3,68,67,640 equity shares, aggregating to 93.45% of the pre-offer issued and paid-up equity share capital. Their post-IPO shareholding is expected to be around 69.44%.
Ahead of the IPO, Indo Farm Equipment on Monday, 30 December 2024, raised Rs 78.04 crore from anchor investors. The board allotted 36.30 lakh shares at Rs 215 each to 11 anchor investors.
Incorporated in 1994, Indo Farm Equipment is a fully integrated and established manufacturer of tractors and pick-and-carry cranes. It also deals in other farm equipment, such as harvester combines, rotavators, and related spares and components, although these products do not materially contribute to the total revenue.
The company manufactures tractors from 16 HP to 110 HP in 2WD and 4WD options, meeting 80% of global market demand. Key models, including 65 HP, 75 HP, 90 HP, and 110 HP, are designed for export markets in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, while the 26 HP model is tailored for the European market.
The firm reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 2.45 crore and sales of Rs 74.96 crore for the three months ended on 30 June 2024.