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UNO Minda Limited M&A Activity 2019

Feb 14, 2019

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Ref. No: Z-IV/R—39/D—2/174 & 207 Date : 14 February, 2019

BSE Ltd. of
National Stock Exchange
India Ltd.
Regd. Office: Floor -
25,
Listing Deptt., Exchange Plaza,
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy
Towers,
Bandra Kurla Complex,
Dalal Street, Bandra (E),
Mumbai—400 001. Mumbai -
400 051.
BSE Scrip: 532539 MINDAIND
NSE Scrip:
  • SUB: Intimation of the outcome of the meeting of the Board of Directors of Minda Industries Limited ("Company") held on 14th February, 2019 and disclosures under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, as amended ("Listing Regulations")
  • REF: Composite Scheme of Amalgamation amongst Harita Limited ("Transferor Company 1") and Harita Venu Private Limited ("Transferor Company 2") and Harita Cheema Private Limited ("Transferor Company 3") and Harita Financial Services Limited ("Transferor Company 4") and Harita Seating Systems Limited ("Transferor Company 5") and Minda Industries Limited ("Transferee Company") and their respective shareholders ("Scheme")

Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the Listing Regulations, we wish to inform the Exchanges that the Board of Directors of Minda Industries Ltd ("the Board") at its meeting held on February 14, 2010 have, inter alia, approved the Draft Scheme of Amalgamation ("Scheme").

The aforesaid Scheme under section 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013, inter alia, provides for the following:

  • (i) Amalgamation of the Transferor Company 1, Transferor Company 2, Transferor Company 3 and Transferor Company 4 (collectively referred as "Transferor Companies") with the Transferee Company; and
  • (ii) Amalgamation of the Transferor Company 5 with the Transferee Company.

In consideration for amalgamation ofthe Transferor Companies and the Transferor Company 5 with the Transferee Company, the shareholders of the Transferor Companies and the Transferor Company 5 (at the option exercised by the shareholder) shall receive equity shares or non-convertible redeemable preference shares of the Transferee Company as consideration for the proposed Scheme.

The Scheme is subject to necessary statutory and regulatory approvals under applicable laws and the approval ofthe shareholders, creditors and others.

MINDA INDUSTRIES LTD. (Corporate Office) Village Nowodo Fotehpur, PO. Sikonderpur Boddo, Moneso, .-'-.' --. ICIDH, Horyono — 122004, INDIA. Tel.: +91 124 2290427/28, 2290693/94/96 Fox: +91 124 2290676/95, Email [email protected], www.unomindo.com Regd. Office : B-64/1, Wozirpur Industrial Area, Delhi-110052, CIN : L74899DL1992PLC050333

Further, once the Scheme becomes effective, it is proposed to list the equity shares ofthe Company issued as consideration for the proposed Scheme on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited and preference shares to be issued as consideration for the proposed Scheme will not be listed on Stock Exchanges.

The Scheme as approved by the Board would be available on the website of the Company at www.unominda.com post submitting the same to the stock exchanges.

The Trading Window for dealing in securities for Directors and Designated Employees shall remain closed till February 18, 2019.

In terms ofthe Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015 dated 9th September, 2015, we are furnishing herewith the details of the Scheme as Annexure l.

Press release for above matter is enclosed as Annexure ll.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully, For Minda Industries Limited

Tarun Kr. Srivastava Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Encl :Annexurel Annexure ll

a) Name of the entity(ies)
forming part of the
Harita Limited
1.
amalgamation/merger, details in brief such as Total assets —
size, turnover etc. INR 17.50 crores
Net worth —
INR 17.09 crores
as on 31" December,
2018
Turnover for Nine Months ended 31"
December, 2018 —
INR 1.04 crores
Harita Venu Private Limited
2.
Total assets —
INR 31.32 crores
Net worth —
INR 11.35 crores
2018
as on 31" December,
Turnover for Nine Months ended
31" December,
2018 —
lNR 1.92 crores
Harita Cheema Private Limited
3.
Total assets L
INR 13.83 crores
Net worth —
INR 2.80 crores
as on 31" December,
2018
Turnover for Nine Months ended 31" December,
2018 —
INR 0.57 crores
Harita Financial Services Limited
4.
Total assets —
INR 16.48 crores
Net worth —
INR 16.47 crores
as on 31" December,
2018
Turnover for Nine Months
ended 31" December,
2018 —
INR 6.83 crores
Harita Seating
Systems Limited (Standalone)
5.
Total assets -
INR 273.82 crores
Net worth —
INR 123.45 crores
as on 30th September,
2018
for
Turnover
Months
ended
Six
30th
INR
September—
266.73 crores
Turnover for Nine Months ended
31" December,
2018 —
INR 405.71 crores
The shares of Transferor Company
5 are listed on National
Stock Exchange
Limited
Minda Industries Limited (Standalone)
6.
Total assets —
INR 1849.37 crores
Net worth —
INR 1040.50 crores
as on 30th September,
2018
2018 —
Turnover for Six
Months ended 30th September,
INR 1,077.40 crores

Annexure I — Amalgamation] Merger

Turnover for Nine Months ended 31st December, 2018 -
INR 1,595.01 crores
The shares of Transferee Company are listed on National
Stock Exchange Limited and BSE Ltd.
b) Whether the transaction would fall within
related party transactions? If yes, whether
the same is done at "arms' length"
No
C) Area of business of the entity(ies) Transferor Company 1 is inter alia engaged in the business of
making investments;
Transferor Company 2 is inter alia engaged in the business of
making investments;
Transferor Company 3 is inter alia engaged in the business of
making investments;
Transferor Company 4 is inter alia engaged in the business of
making investments;
Transferor Company 5 is manufacturer of automotive seating
systems in India. It specializes in manufacture & supply of
safe, ergonomic and reliable driver seats and bus passenger
seats. The seats are used in the automotive segments of
Commercial vehicles, Tractors, Off-road vehicles and Buses;
and
The Transferee Company is inter alia engaged in the business
of auto components and is a leading tier 1 supplier of
proprietary automotive solutions to original equipment
manufacturers.
a) Rationale for amalgamation/ merger Both the Transferor Company 5 and Transferee
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Company are engaged in auto component business;
2.
The Transferor Company 5 is a manufacturer of
automotive products viz., seating systems catering to
the needs of vehicle manufacturers. It has good
capabilities in managerial, engineering and financial
areas;
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The Transferee Company desires to expand its business
in automotive components and this amalgamation
would lead to improved customer connect and
enhanced market share across product segments
relating to auto sector;

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  • The Transferor Company 5's products like Seating Systems will synergize well with the product groups of the Transferee Company;
  • The amalgamation will help the Transferee Company in creation of platform for a new business/product and to act as a gateway for growth and will ensure better operation management and expansion of business operations;
  • By this amalgamation and through enhanced base of product offerings, the Transferee Company would serve as One-stop solution for wide range of components / products to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and others;
  • The merger of Transferor Company 1 to Transferor Company 4 with the Transferee Company will ensure simplification of the holding structure of the Transferee Company after the amalgamation;
  • The proposed amalgamation ofthe Transferor Company 5 with the Transferee Company in accordance with this Scheme would enable companies to realise benefits of greater synergies between their businesses and avail of the financial, managerial, technical, distribution and marketing resources of each other towards maximising stakeholder value;
  • Synergy of operations will result in incremental benefits through sustained availability and better procurement terms of components, pooling of resources in manufacturing, engineering, manpower and other infrastructure, thus leading to better utilisation and avoidance of duplication;
    1. Creation of focused platform for future growth of the Transferee Company being engaged, among other things, in the business of manufacturing auto components;
    1. Improvement in competitive position of the Transferee Company as a combined entity and also achieving

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economies of scale including
enhanced access to
marketing networks/customers;
12.
The Scheme enables the Transferee Company to have
control over the operations of the Transferor Company
5; and
13.
The Scheme shall not in any manner be prejudicial to the
interests of the concerned shareholders, creditors or
general public at large.
e) In case of cash consideration - amount or
otherwise share exchange ratio
For amalgamation of the Transferor Companies with the
Company:-
In terms of the share exchange ratio mentioned in the Scheme
and at the option of the shareholders of the Transferor
Companies, as on the record date, the Transferee Company
shall issue and allot equity shares or non-convertible
redeemable preference shares to the eligible shareholders of
the Transferor Companies as per the following ratio:-
Equity Shares:-
a)
180 (One Hundred Eighty) fully paid equity shares of
INR 2 (Two) each of the Transferee Company for every
121 (One Hundred Twenty One) fully paid up equity
shares of INR 10 (Ten) each of the Transferor Company
1 held by the said Eligible Member;
b)
1,996 (One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Six) fully
paid equity shares of INR 2 (Two) each of the
Transferee Company for every 30 (Thirty) fully paid up
equity shares of INR 10 (Ten) each of the Transferor
Company 2 held by the said Eligible Member;
c)
767 (Seven Hundred Sixty Seven) fully paid equity
shares of INR 2 (Two) each of the Transferee Company
for every 14 (Fourteen) fully paid up equity shares of
INR 10 (Ten) each of the Transferor Company 3 held by
the said Eligible Member;
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100% share capital of Transferor Company 4 is held by
Transferor Company 1. As a part of the proposed
amalgamation at step 1, since Transferor Company 1
is also being merged with Transferee Company, no
share of transferee company shall be issued as
consideration to shareholders of Transferor Company
4.

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OR

Non convertible redeemable preference shares

  • (a) 58 (Fifty-Eight) 0.01% fully paid-up Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares of INR 100 (One Hundred) each at price INR 121.25 (Rupees One Hundred Twenty One and Twenty Five Paisa) (with a yield of 7.5% per annum on the aforesaid issue price) of the Transferee Company for every 14 (Fourteen) fully paid up equity shares of INR 10 (Ten) each of the Transferor Company 1 held by the said Eligible Member;
  • (b) 2,409 (Two Thousand Four Hundred Nine) 0.01%fully paid-up Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares of INR 100 (One Hundred) each at price INR 121.25 (Rupees One Hundred Twenty One and Twenty Five Paisa) ( with a yield of 7.5% per annum on the aforesaid issue price) of the Transferee Company for every 13 (Thirteen) fully paid up equity shares of INR 10 (Ten) each of the Transferor Company 2 held by the said Eligible Member;
  • (c) 3,357 (Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Seven) 0.01% fully paid-up Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares of INR 100 (One Hundred) each at price INR 121.25 (Rupees One Hundred Twenty One and Twenty Five Paisa) ( with a yield of 7.5% per annum on the aforesaid issue price) of the Transferee Company for every 22 (Twenty Two) fully paid up equity shares of INR 10 (Ten) each of the Transferor Company 3 held by the said Eligible Member;
  • ((1) 100% share capital of Transferor Company 4 is held by Transferor Company 1. As a part of the proposed amalgamation at stepl, since Transferor Company 1 is also being merged with Transferee Company, no share oftransferee company shall be issued as consideration to shareholders of Transferor Company 4.

For amalgamation of the Transferor Company 5 with the Transferee Company:-

In terms of the share exchange ratio mentioned in the Scheme and at the option of the shareholders of the Transferor Company 5, as on the record date, the Transferee Company shall issue and allot equity shares or non convertible

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redeemable preference shares to the eligible shareholders of the Transferor Company 5 as per the following ratio:-

152 (One Hundred Fifty Two) fully paid equity share of [NH 2 (Two) each of the Transferee Company for every 100 (One Hundred)fully paid up equity shares of[NR 10 (Ten) each ofthe Transferor Company 5 held by the said Eligible Member;

OR

4 (Four) 0.01% fully paid-up Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Share of INR 100 (One Hundred) each at price [NR 121.25 (Rupees One Hundred Twenty One and Twenty Five Paisa) ( with a yield of 7.5% per annum on the aforesaid issue price) of the Transferee Company for every 1 (One) fully paid equity share of lNR 10 (Ten) each of the Transferor Company 5 held by the said Eligible Member.

1') Brief details of change in shareholding pattern (ifany) of listed entity

Pre Amalgamation Shareholding of Minda Industries Ltd.:

Particulars __
Pre-amalgamation
_
!_ No of Equity
_l
shares
%
_ _
Promoters 18,56,19,615 !
!
____
70.79 %
Public 7,65,97,3E£_ _ £1
%
lotal 1
26,22,16,96_5i
i
_10%

Post Amalgamation Shareholding of Minda Industries Ltd.:

; Scenario :1

If all the shareholders of Transferor Companies and Transferor Company 5 opt for equity shares of Transferee Company.

Particulars Post-amalgamation
No of
Equity shares
%
_
(Promoters
_18,56,19,615____ £7.56%
_
'_Pub ic
8,91,24,920 32.44%
Total 27,47,44,535 100.00%

Scenario: 2

If all the shareholders of Transferor Companies and Transferor Company 5 opt for Redeemable Preference shares of Transferee Company. (No change in Equity Shareholding)

Particulars Post-amalgamation
No of
'
Equity
shares
%
__iromot_ers
18,56,19,615
_70.79
<70:
Public 7,65,97,350 29.21 %
Total 26, 22, 16, 965 100.00%
Particulars Post-amalgamation
No of Unlisted
Redeemable
Preference shares
%
Promoters Nil
Public 3,36,81,737 100.00 %
Total 3,36,81,737 100.00%

Kindly note that, post amalgamation shareholding pattern of the Company may undergo a change based upon the option exercised by the shareholders of the Transferor Companies and the Transferor Company 5. $\ddot{\phantom{a}}$

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MIL Board approves merger of Harita Seating Systems with MIL

Gurugram, 14th February'2019 — The Board of Minda Industries Ltd.(MIL), flagship company of UNO MINDA, a leading Tier 1 automotive systems manufacturer has approved proposed merger of Harita Seating Systems Ltd. (HSSL) with MIL.

The merger has potential to.create significant shareholder value backed by superior business profile and performance. The transaction encompasses merger of HSSL into MIL; and its 51% holding in Harita Fehrer Limited (HFRL) which is a joint venture with Fehrer Automotive GmbH, one of the leaders in automotive seating business in Germany, Europe. HSSL along with its subsidiary has 12 manufacturing plants at strategic locations across India.

HSSL is engaged in manufacturing, product development and sales of safe, ergonomic and reliable driver seats and bus passenger seats. HSSL is a tier 1 seat supplier across various automotive segments. Their key customers include TVS, Royal Enfield, TAFE, Daimler, John Deere and TATA's among others. HSSL recorded a consolidated turnover of Rs. 905 Cr, EBITDA of Rs. 87 Cr and PAT (after Minority Interest) of Rs. 38 Cr for the financial year 2017-18.

Boards of both the Companies have approved the following exchange ratios based on the recommendations of the Joint Independent valuers as below:

  • 0 152 fully paid equity share (5) of INR 2/— (Rupees two) each of MIL for every 100 fully paid up equity share (5) of INR 10/- (Rupees ten) each held in HSSL; OR
  • o 4 fully paid up Non—Convertible Redeemable Preference Share(s) of INR 100 each at a premium of INR 21.25 per Non—Convertible Redeemable Preference Share of MIL for every fully paid equity Share(s) of INR 10/- (Rupees ten) held in HSSL

Minda Industries Limited

The management believes that this merger would create value for all stakeholders as highlighted below

  • Product' Synergies:- MIL will diversify its product offering and help leverage the deep R&D capabilities to ensure a robust pipeline of new product launches & improve realisation per vehicle (Kit Value) across all segments. Improve revenue mix In CV Segment
  • Customer Synergies:- It will help leverage the long standing and entrenched customer/OEMs relationships of group providing access to new/ complementary customers.
  • Technology: Work with Technology Partner (Fehrer, Germany) to develop and grow PV and other segments
  • Sales Channel Synergies: Leverage upon strong aftermarket distribution channel of UNOMINDA to augment growth further
  • Value Accretive: The Transaction is EPS accretive to Shareholders of MIL

On this occasion Mr. Nirmal K Minda, Chairman & Managing Director said "This merger is an important milestone for UNO MINDA. This is the largest M&A transaction that UNO MINDA has undertaken. HSSL is a quality focused, system driven organization and we are sure we will be able to take the business to the next level and create Value for shareholders of both the companies."

On this occasion Mr H. Lakshmanan, Chairman, HSSL said "We are extremely delighted to join hands with UNO MINDA group, a leading Tier -1 automotive system manufacturer and I am sure business will achieve greater heights. I am confident, our amalgamation, will offer immense opportunity to broaden our portfolio and invest in products that we believe are most relevant to customers."

Minda Industries Limited

About Minda Industries Limited:

Minda Industries Limited (MIL) is a flagship Company of UNO MINDA Group. UNO MINDA, a technology leader in Auto Components Industry is a leading supplier of proprietary automotive solutions to OEMs as Tier-1. It manufactures automobile components for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). It is an INR 70 billion Group as in FY18 and is rapidly expanding with increased market share in all its product lines.

The Group is a global player in the automotive sector with overseas manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, Vietnam, Spain, Mexico, Morocco, Germany & Colombia as well as Design Offices in Taiwan, Japan & Spain. It has 58 manufacturing plants globally and has IVs/Technical Agreements with world renowned manufactures from Japan, Italy, Taiwan and India. Its endeavor is to deliver high technology and quality products to its valued customers globally.

htt s: unominda.com

About Harita Seating Svstems Limited:

Harita Seating Systems Limited (HSSL), established in 1996 is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).HSSL provides complete seating solutions for driver and cabin seating for commercial vehicles, tractors and construction equipment, as well as passenger seats for buses across all segments and has established itself as the leader in these segments in India.

The business and operations of HSSL are led by a competent professional management team reporting to the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company has 51:49 joint venture with Fehrer. viz., Harita Fehrer (HFRL), which is a complete foaming solution provider for automotive seats and manufactures and sells two and three wheeler seats to OEMs.

http:l/www.haritaseatingcoml

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Queries
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Finance
Devika Gupta,
Minda
Industries Ltd
Corporate Communications
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