Den Networks IPO Details

Bookbuilding IPO | ₹364 Cr | Listed at BSE, NSE | Wed, Oct 28, 2009 - Fri, Oct 30, 2009

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Den Networks IPO is a book build issue of ₹364.46 crores. The issue is entirely a fresh issue of 1.86 crore shares of ₹364.46 crore.

Den Networks IPO bidding started from Oct 28, 2009 and ended on Oct 30, 2009. The shares got listed on BSE, NSE on Nov 24, 2009.

Den Networks IPO price band is set at ₹195 per share. The lot size for an application is 30. The minimum amount of investment required by an retail is ₹6,150 (30 shares) (based on upper price). The lot size investment for sNII is 35 lots (1,050 shares), amounting to ₹2,04,750, and for bNII, it is 171 lots (5,130 shares), amounting to ₹10,00,350.

The issue includes a reservation of up to 2,50,000 shares for employees offered at a discount of ₹0.00 to the issue price.

Antique Capital Markets Pvt.Ltd. is the book running lead manager and Kfin Technologies Ltd. is the registrar of the issue.

Refer to Den Networks IPO RHP for detailed Information.

IPO Open

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

IPO Close

Fri, Oct 30, 2009

Issue Price

₹195 per share

Market Cap (Pre-IPO)

₹2,544.55 Cr

IPO Details

IPO Date28 to 30 Oct, 2009
Listed onTue, Nov 24, 2009
Face Value10 per share
Price Band₹195 to ₹205
Issue Price₹195 per share
Lot Size30 Shares
Sale TypeFresh capital only
Issue TypeBookbuilding IPO
Listing AtBSE, NSE

Total Issue Size1,85,67,240 shares
(agg. up to ₹364 Cr)
Fresh Issue 1,85,67,240 shares
(agg. up to ₹364 Cr)
Share Holding Pre Issue11,19,22,735 shares
Share Holding Post Issue13,04,89,975 shares
BSE Script Code / NSE Symbol533137 / DEN
ISININE947J01015

IPO Timetable

Issue Reservation

Den Networks IPO comprises a total issue size of 2,00,00,000 shares. The net offer to the public is 1,97,50,000 shares, after excluding 2,50,000 shares under a preferential allotment. Of the Net offer 1,18,50,000 (60.00%) are allocated to QIB, 19,75,000 (10.00%) allocated to NII 59,25,000 (30.00%) allocated to RII.

Investor Category Shares Offered % of Net Issue% of Total Issue Max Allottees
QIB Shares Offered 1,18,50,00060.00%59.25%NA
  − Anchor Investor Shares Offered 23,95,02011.98%NA
  − QIB (Ex. Anchor) Shares Offered 94,54,98047.27%NA
NII (HNI) Shares Offered 19,75,00010.00%9.88%NA
Retail Shares Offered 59,25,00030.00%29.63%1,97,500
Preferential Reservations
Employee Shares Offered 2,50,0001.25%NA
Total Shares Offered 2,00,00,000100.00%100.00%

IPO Lot Size

Investors can bid for a minimum of 30 shares and in multiples thereof. 

Application Lots Shares Amount
Retail (Min) 1 30 ₹5,850
Retail (Max) 34 1,020 ₹1,98,900
S-HNI (Min) 35 1,050 ₹2,04,750
S-HNI (Max) 170 5,100 ₹9,94,500
B-HNI (Min) 171 5,130 ₹10,00,350
IPO Subscription Details

Investor Category Reservations

Application CategoryMaximum Bidding LimitsBidding at Cut-off Price Allowed
Only RII Up to Rs 2 Lakhs Yes
Only sNII Rs 2 Lakhs to Rs 10 Lakhs No
Only bNII Rs 10 Lakhs to NII Reservation Portion No
Only employee Yes
Employee + RII/NII
  • Employee limit: (In certain cases, employees are given discount if bidding amount is upto Rs. 2 lakhs)
  • If applying as RII: Upto Rs. 2 lakhs
  • If applying as NII: sNII > Rs. 2 lakhs and upto Rs. 10 lakhs and bNII > Rs. 10 lakhs
Yes for Employee and RII/NII

About Den Networks Ltd.

Incorporated in 2007, Den Networks Limited is one of the largest national cable television companies in India engaged in the distribution of analog and digital cable television services. They launched their digital cable television services in February 2008 under the brand “Digitelly”. Den Networks currently provide cable television services in the National Capital Region of Delhi and the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.

Den Networks offer up to 180 channels through their digital cable television service. Den also provides value-added services to their subscribers, such as an interactive electronic programme guide, programme reservations, “red button” initiatives, audio music channels, on-screen reminders, interactive games and parental controls. They are also planning for additional value-added services such as pay-per-view services, interactive educational programmes, personal video recording and mosaic viewing.

In January 2008, Den Networks entered into a 50:50 joint venture agreement with STAR with respect to STAR-DEN. STAR-DEN acts as a content aggregator and currently has the exclusive right to distribute 23 television channels including the entire STAR group of channels, the entire Disney group of channels, selected Network18 channels, the entire Times Group of channels etc in India, Bhutan and Nepal.

Company Financials ()

Period Ended
Amount in ₹ Crore

IPO Objects of the Issue

The Company proposes to utilise the Net Proceeds from the Issue towards the following objects:

# Issue Objects Est Amt (₹ Cr.)
1 Invest in the development of our cable television infrastructure and services 210.00
2 Invest in the development of our cable broadband infrastructure and services 25.00
3 Invest in acquisition of content and broadcasting right 10.00
4 Repayment of certain loans 40.00
5 Fund expenditure for general corporate purposes 52.58

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

KPI
RoNW-7.08%
Pre IPOPost IPO
Promoter Holding62.65%
Market Cap2,544.55 Cr.

Den Networks IPO Subscription Status (Bidding Detail)

The Den Networks IPO is subscribed 1.04 times on October 30, 2009 5:00:00 PM (Day 3). The public issue subscribed 0.1 times in the retail category, 1 times in the QIB category, and 4.12 times in the NII category. Check Day by Day Subscription Details (Live Status)

CategorySubscription (times)Shares OfferedShares bid for
QIB194,54,980
NII4.1219,75,000
Retail0.159,25,000
Employee0.682,50,000
Total1.041,76,04,980

Den Networks Ltd IPO Grading / Rating

ICRA has assigned an IPO Grade 3 to Den Networks Ltd IPO. This means as per ICRA, company has Average fundamentals. ICRA assigns IPO gradings on a scale of 5 to 1, with Grade 5 indicating strong fundamentals and Grade 1 indicating poor fundamentals.Link to download ICRA rating document.

IPO Expenses

# Issue Expenses Est Amt (₹ Cr.)
1 Lead management fee and underwriting and selling commission (including commission to SCSBs for ASBA Applications) etc 14.85
2 Registrar’s fees 0.10
3 Advertising and marketing expenses 3.00
4 Printing and distribution expenses 2.75
5 IPO grading expenses 0.08
6 Advisors 3.60
7 Others (SEBI filing fees, bidding software expenses, depository charges, listing fees, etc.) 2.50

Listing Day Trading Information

Price DetailsBSENSE
Final Issue Price195.00195.00
Open195.00195.00
Low149.50149.50
High197.00199.80
Last Trade163.10163.40

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IPO Registrar

Kfin Technologies Ltd.

Contact Details

Den Networks Ltd. Address
236, Okhla Industrial Estate
Phase III
New Delhi 110 020, India
New Delhi, New Delhi
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IPO FAQs

Den Networks IPO is a main-board IPO of 1,85,67,240 equity shares of the face value of ₹10 aggregating up to ₹364 Crores. The issue is priced at ₹195 per share. The minimum order quantity is 30.

The IPO opens on Wed, Oct 28, 2009, and closes on Fri, Oct 30, 2009.

Kfin Technologies Ltd. is the registrar for the IPO. The shares are proposed to be listed on BSE, NSE.

Zerodha customers can apply online in Den Networks IPO using UPI as a payment gateway. Zerodha customers can apply in Den Networks IPO by login into Zerodha Console (back office) and submitting an IPO application form.

Steps to apply in Den Networks IPO through Zerodha

  1. Visit the Zerodha website and login to Console.
  2. Go to Portfolio and click the IPOs link.
  3. Go to the 'Den Networks IPO' row and click the 'Bid' button.
  4. Enter your UPI ID, Quantity, and Price.
  5. Submit IPO application form.
  6. Visit the UPI App (net banking or BHIM) to approve the mandate.

Visit Zerodha IPO Application Process Review for more detail.

The Den Networks IPO opens on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 and closes on Fri, Oct 30, 2009.

Den Networks IPO lot size is 30, and the minimum amount required for application is ₹5,850.

You can apply in Den Networks IPO online using either UPI or ASBA as a payment method. ASBA IPO application is available in the net banking of your bank account. UPI IPO Application is offered by brokers who don't offer banking services. Read more detail about applying IPO online through Zerodha, Upstox, 5Paisa, Nuvama, HDFC Bank, and SBI Bank.

The finalization of Basis of Allotment for Den Networks IPO will be done on [.], and the allotted shares will be credited to your demat account by . Check the Den Networks IPO allotment status.

The Den Networks IPO listing date is on Tue, Nov 24, 2009.

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