The Initial Public Offering of Gopal Snacks Limited was subscribed 56% on the first day of bidding.
The issue received bids of 66,79,388 shares against the offered 1,19,79,993 equity shares, at a price band of ?381-401, according to the data available on the stock exchanges.
Employee Portion was subscribed 1.64 times. Retail Portion and Non-Institutional Investors Portion was subscribed 0.89 times and 0.49 times respectively, whereas Qualified Institutional Buyer Portion are still to see traction. The issue kicked off for subscription on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 and will close on Monday, March 11, 2024.
A day prior to the opening of the issue, Gopal Snacks Ltd had raised Rs 193.94 crores from anchor investors. Foreign and Domestic Institutions who participated in the anchor were Ashoka White Oak, White Oak MF, DSP MF, Quant MF, IIFL Wealth & Asset Management (360 One), Natixis, BNP Paribas, OptiMix Global Emerging Markets Share Trust, Edelweiss MF, HDFC Life Insurance, ITI MF, Leading Light Fund, Bay Capital, BoFA Securities and Copthall Mauritius.
Leading brokerage firms like Ventura Securities, Choice Broking, AnandRathi and Reliance Securities have given a "Subscribe" rating to Gopal Snacks Ltd, given its diversified product portfolio, strategically located manufacturing facilities and strong distribution network. GSL is the largest manufacturer of gathiya and the second largest ethnic packer in Gujarat. The company also has a vertically integrated advanced business operations resulting in quality products and cost & operational efficiencies. Going forward the company is planning to expand its presence in focus markets, enhance brand awareness and leverage unutilized capacity and technology to optimize operations.
GSL's dependence on core products and Gujarat market for its revenue are pointed out as key risks of the company by the brokers.
Intensive Fiscal Services Private Limited, Axis Capital Limited and JM Financial Limited are Book Running Lead Managers to the Offer and Link Intime India Private Limited is the Registrar to the Offer. The Equity Shares are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE. |
