Bengaluru-based real estate developer Sobha Ltd. has announced a significant fundraising plan through a rights issue, aiming to raise up to ₹2,000 crore. This move comes as the company looks to leverage its strong performance in the real estate market and further its development projects.
Upon applying for the rights issue, shareholders will need to pay a premium of ₹820.5 per share of face value worth ₹5 each. The balance amount will be payable in no more than two subsequent calls on or prior to December 31, 2025.
Sobha's shares have shown a remarkable performance in 2024, doubling in value with a 102% increase as of Wednesday's closing session. Over the last 12 months, the stock has more than tripled, gaining as much as 268%, making it one of the top performers on the Nifty Realty Index. The company's market capitalisation is nearing ₹20,000 crore, with shares closing at ₹2,070 on Wednesday.
Sobha's decision to raise funds through a rights issue follows a similar move by another Bengaluru-based real estate peer, Prestige Estate, which is planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its hospitality unit. The company has termed capital raising as "a normal activity" in the real estate business, indicating its ongoing growth and expansion strategies.
This rights issue is a strategic move by Sobha Ltd. to bolster its capital base, supporting its ambitious development plans. With the real estate market showing strong growth potential, Sobha is positioning itself to take full advantage of the favorable conditions and continue its trajectory of robust performance. Shareholders and investors will be keenly watching the subscription period from June 28 to July 4, as this rights issue unfolds.