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Future Consumer planning to raise Rs 280 crore via debentures to Verlinvest SA, IFC

15 Apr 2019 Evaluate

Future Consumer is planning to raise funds around Rs 280 crore through issuance of debentures to Verlinvest SA and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on a preferential basis.

The objective of the proposed preferential allotment of compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs) is to utilise the amount for the purpose of repayment of high-cost debt, capital expenditure and working capital requirements and investments in joint ventures and business alliances.

Future Consumer (formerly Future Consumer Enterprise) is a holding company. It is a food company, which is engaged in branding, marketing, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of fast moving consumer goods, food and processed food products. It also has agri-sourcing operations in India.

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