Jagran Prakashan IPO Details

Bookbuilding IPO | ₹369 Cr | Listed at BSE, NSE | Wed, Jan 25, 2006 - Tue, Jan 31, 2006

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Jagran Prakashan IPO is a book build issue of ₹369.44 crores. The issue is entirely a fresh issue of 1.15 crore shares of ₹369.44 crore.

Jagran Prakashan IPO bidding started from Jan 25, 2006 and ended on Jan 31, 2006. The shares got listed on the NSE and the BSE on Feb 22, 2006.

Jagran Prakashan IPO is set final issue price at ₹320 per share.

BOFA Securities India Ltd. is the book running lead manager and The registrar of the issue (Not declared yet).

Refer to Jagran Prakashan IPO RHP for detailed Information.

IPO Open

Wed, Jan 25, 2006

IPO Close

Tue, Jan 31, 2006

Issue Price

₹320 per share

Market Cap (Pre-IPO)

₹1,654.43 Cr

IPO Details

IPO Date25 to 31 Jan, 2006
Listed onWed, Feb 22, 2006
Face Value10 per share
Price Band₹270 to ₹324
Issue Price₹320 per share
Lot Size
Sale TypeFresh capital only
Issue TypeBookbuilding IPO
Listing AtBSE, NSE

Total Issue Size1,15,44,873 shares
(agg. up to ₹369 Cr)
Fresh Issue 1,15,44,873 shares
(agg. up to ₹369 Cr)
Share Holding Pre Issue4,01,56,077 shares
Share Holding Post Issue5,17,00,950 shares
BSE Script Code / NSE Symbol532705 / JAGRAN
ISININE199G01019

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Issue Reservation

Jagran Prakashan IPO comprises a total issue size of 1,15,44,873 shares. Out of which, 69,26,924 (60.00%) are allocated to QIB, 11,54,487 (10.00%) allocated to NII 34,63,462 (30.00%) allocated to RII.

Investor Category Shares Offered % of Total Issue
QIB Shares Offered 69,26,92460.00%
NII (HNI) Shares Offered 11,54,48710.00%
Retail Shares Offered 34,63,46230.00%
Total Shares Offered 1,15,44,873100.00%

About Jagran Prakashan Ltd.

Jagran Prakashan publish Dainik Jagran, India’s most widely read and highest-circulated daily newspaper (Source: IRS 2005 Round 2 and ABC January–June 2005 data). As per IRS 2005 Round 2, the newspaper has an estimated readership of around 19.2 million readers per day—believed to be the highest for any publication in IRS history.

Originally launched in 1942 under the name “Jagran,” the publication has since expanded significantly. It is currently brought out in 28 editions across 10 states. Of these, 25 editions are published directly by the company, while two editions are published by an associated company and one by an independent firm.

In addition to the newspaper, the company publishes several other titles, including Sakhi, a monthly magazine for women, Jagran Varshiki, an annual general knowledge digest, and a range of national and state-level statistical publications.

The company's printing operations span 25 facilities, with a combined installed capacity of approximately 1.28 million copies per hour. Distribution is managed through a well-established, multi-tiered network of agents and vendors.

Competitive Strengths:

  • Number One Newspaper in India in terms of both Total Circulation and Readership.
  • one of the Fastest Growing Daily Newspapers in India.
  • Strong national brand.
  • Pan-India Infrastructure and Large-Scale Operations.
  • Experience in Successfully Launching Newspapers in New Markets.
  • Strong Growth Potential in our Areas of Operation.

Company Financials (Restated)

Period Ended30 Sep 200531 Mar 200531 Mar 200431 Mar 2003
Assets391.50275.87232.85186.12
Total Income228.26377.47312.78256.28
Profit After Tax11.981.5315.3618.01
Reserves and Surplus178.0658.4468.0752.90
Total Borrowing148.35158.76124.7295.86
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 Capital expenditure to enhance print and publishing capabilities 76.42
2 Capital expenditure to consolidate our infrastructure including print facility, editorial, marketing and administrative departments in and around New Delhi 17.36
3 Capital expenditure on plant and machinery for launching a second brand 43.39
4 Acquisitions and investments 80.00
5 Expansion of outdoor advertising business 40.00
6 Augmentation of working capital 40.00
7 General corporate purposes 0.48
8 Issue related expenses 23.60
Total 321.25

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

KPISep 30, 2005Mar 31, 2005
RoNW14.952.23
Price to Book Value2.084.68
Pre IPOPost IPO
EPS (₹)0.384.63
P/E (x)841.5269.06
Promoter Holding65.12%50.5%
Market Cap1,654.43 Cr.
Yogendra Mohan Gupta, Mahendra Mohan Gupta, Dhirendra Mohan Gupta, and Sanjay Gupta are the company promoters.
  • The value will be calculated using Equity Dilution = Share Holding Pre Issue - Share Holding Post Issue
  • The Pre IPO EPS is calculated based on Pre issue shareholding as on date of RHP and the latest FY earnings as of March 31, 2005 available in RHP.
  • The Post Issue EPS is calculated based on the Post issue shareholding and annualized FY earnings of September 30, 2005 available in RHP.

IPO Expenses

# Issue Expenses Est Amt (₹ Cr.)
1 Underwriting and Selling Commission 11.08
2 Advertising and Marketing expenses 6.30
3 Printing and Stationery 2.94
4 Others (Registrar’s fees, legal fees etc.) 3.29
Total 23.60

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Contact Details

Jagran Prakashan Ltd. Address
Jagran Building,
2 Sarvodaya Nagar,
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208005
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IPO FAQs

Jagran Prakashan IPO is a main-board IPO of 1,15,44,873 equity shares of the face value of ₹10 aggregating up to ₹369 Crores. The issue is priced at ₹320 per share. The minimum order quantity is .

The IPO opens on Wed, Jan 25, 2006, and closes on Tue, Jan 31, 2006.

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

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The Jagran Prakashan IPO opens on Wed, Jan 25, 2006 and closes on Tue, Jan 31, 2006.

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

The Jagran Prakashan IPO listing date is on Wed, Feb 22, 2006.

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