Prashant Jain’s 3P India Backs Hero Motors’ ₹300 Crore Raise Ahead of IPO Launch.

Hero Motors has successfully raised Rs 300 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) scheduled to open for public subscription on September 16. The company allotted 3.57 crore equity shares at the upper end of its price band, which is Rs 84 per share. Notable investors participating in this round include significant institutional players such as Prashant Jain’s 3P India Equity Fund, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, and other prominent mutual funds. The strength of this anchor book suggests strong institutional confidence in Hero Motors as it prepares for its Rs 1,000 crore IPO, which will close on September 18.

The IPO is structured with a fresh issue of up to Rs 600 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 400 crore, primarily from major stakeholders O P Munjal Holdings and Hero Cycles. The price band is set between Rs 79-84 per share, requiring a minimum application size of Rs 14,952 for retail investors. The proceeds from the fresh issue will primarily fund repayment of borrowings and capital expenditures aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities in Uttar Pradesh, alongside allocations for strategic initiatives and acquisitions.

Hero Motors, an automotive technology firm, specializes in powertrain solutions for a diverse range of vehicles, servicing high-profile global clients such as BMW and Ducati. The company’s offerings are versatile, catering to both electric and non-electric vehicles, including applications in two-wheelers, performance cars, and e-bikes. The robust anchor investor base and the strategic utilization of funds indicate a focused growth trajectory in a rapidly evolving automotive sector, particularly in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Source: The Economic Times

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