Sharp (OTC:SHCAY) Chucks and Machines, a manufacturer of forging and graded casting machined components, successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO) this past week. The IPO was open for subscription from September 29 to October 5, 2023, with shares starting at a premium of 13.8%. The shares were priced at ₹66 against an IPO price of ₹58.
The IPO was oversubscribed by 54.2 times, led by retail investors and high-net-worth individuals. The company managed to raise ₹16.84 crore (INR100 crore = approx. USD12 million) through this venture, proceeds of which will be used to fund working capital needs and other corporate purposes.
Fedex Securities, Skyline Financial Services, and Nikunj Stock Brokers managed the issue. Following the completion of the IPO, company promoters Ajay Sikka and Gopika Sikka saw their stakes decrease to 62.44% and 10.57%, respectively. Prior to the IPO, their stakes stood at 68.66% and 11.62%.
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