UTV Software Communications IPO Details

Bookbuilding IPO | ₹91 Cr | Listed at BSE, NSE | Mon, Feb 21, 2005 - Fri, Feb 25, 2005

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UTV Software Communications IPO is a book build issue of ₹91.00 crores. The issue is a combination of fresh issue of 0.45 crore shares aggregating to ₹58.50 crores and offer for sale of 0.25 crore shares aggregating to ₹32.50 crores.

UTV Software Communications IPO bidding started from Feb 21, 2005 and ended on Feb 25, 2005. The shares got listed on NSE and BSE on Mar 17, 2005.

UTV Software Communications IPO is set final issue price at ₹130 per share.

Axis Capital Ltd. is the book running lead manager and Kfin Technologies Ltd. is the registrar of the issue.

Refer to UTV Software Communications IPO RHP for detailed Information.

IPO Open

Mon, Feb 21, 2005

IPO Close

Fri, Feb 25, 2005

Issue Price

₹130 per share

Market Cap (Pre-IPO)

₹253.42 Cr

IPO Details

IPO Date21 to 25 Feb, 2005
Listed onThu, Mar 17, 2005
Face Value10 per share
Price Band₹115 to ₹130
Issue Price₹130 per share
Lot Size
Sale TypeFresh capital cum OFS
Issue TypeBookbuilding IPO
Listing AtBSE, NSE

Total Issue Size69,99,950 shares
(agg. up to ₹91 Cr)
Fresh Issue 45,00,000 shares
(agg. up to ₹59 Cr)
Offer for Sale24,99,950 shares of ₹10
(agg. up to ₹32 Cr)
Share Holding Pre Issue1,49,93,608 shares
Share Holding Post Issue1,94,93,608 shares
BSE Script Code / NSE Symbol532619 / UTVSOF
ISININE507B01022

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Issue Reservation

UTV Software Communications IPO comprises a total issue size of 69,99,950 shares. The net offer to the public is 66,50,000 shares, after excluding 3,49,950 shares under a preferential allotment. Of the Net offer 33,25,000 (50.00%) are allocated to QIB, 16,62,500 (25.00%) allocated to NII 16,62,500 (25.00%) allocated to RII.

Investor Category Shares Offered % of Net Issue% of Total Issue
QIB Shares Offered 33,25,00050.00%47.50%
NII (HNI) Shares Offered 16,62,50025.00%23.75%
Retail Shares Offered 16,62,50025.00%23.75%
Preferential Reservations
Employee Shares Offered 3,49,9505.00%
Total Shares Offered 69,99,950100.00%100.00%

Investor Category Reservations

CategoryLimitCut-off
RIIUp to ₹2 LakhsYes
sNII₹2 Lakhs – ₹10 LakhsNo
bNIIAbove ₹10 LakhsNo
Employee (EMP)Up to ₹2 LakhsYes
Employee + RII/NIIUp to ₹2Lakhs (EMP) + RII 'OR' NII limitsYes (EMP/RII)

About UTV Software Communications Ltd.

Incorporated in 1990, UTV Software Communications Limited is one of India's leading integrated media and entertainment companies with a strong presence across television content production, movie production & distribution, animation, and airtime sales & syndication.

The company started its journey as a television content producer and over the years has grown into a full-fledged entertainment powerhouse. UTV has co-produced some of Bollywood's most celebrated films including 'Fiza', 'Chalte Chalte', 'Lakshya', 'Swades' and 'Rang De Basanti' — all featuring top stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan. The company has also signed an exclusive production agreement with Rupert Murdoch's STAR for delivering two major films.

  • Television Content Production: UTV has been producing quality TV content since 1990, with popular shows like 'Shanti' and 'Metro Dhamaka' that aired on Doordarshan and other major channels.
  • Movie Production & Distribution: The company produces and co-produces Hindi feature films with a strong focus on script quality, top directors, and professional project management — targeting both domestic and international markets.
  • Animation: Started in 1997, UTV's animation division has built a portfolio of over 620 episodes, with work commissioned by Disney Channel, Teletoon, France 5 and Fox Channel. Clients include some of the biggest names in global animation.
  • Airtime Sales & Syndication: UTV is one of the largest airtime sellers in South India and Doordarshan markets, currently contracted to sell over 3,00,000 seconds per year on Sun TV group of channels, serving 100+ clients including top advertising agencies.

In FY 2003-04, the company reported total revenues of Rs. 97.75 crores, with movie production contributing 22.07% and airtime sales contributing 33.08% to total revenues. For the six months ended September 30, 2004, total revenues stood at Rs. 63.84 crores with movie production contributing 35.26%.

UTV has strong relationships with global entertainment majors including STAR, Disney Channel, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and SPI International. The company's animation work is broadcast across channels worldwide, and its films have found audiences in both domestic and international markets.

Competitive Strengths:

  • Integrated entertainment company with presence across TV, films, animation and airtime sales
  • Strong co-production relationships with global majors like STAR and Fox
  • Animation portfolio of 620+ episodes — largest in India
  • Single largest supplier of GRPs in primetime on Sun TV and key Doordarshan markets
  • Corporatized and professionally managed structure with strict cost and time controls
  • Deep relationships with top Bollywood directors, actors and production houses

Company Financials (Restated Consolidated)

Period Ended30 Sep 200431 Mar 200431 Mar 200331 Mar 2002
Assets144.69131.79171.95140.95
Total Income66.3198.7095.8793.02
Profit After Tax6.830.080.090.04
EBITDA4.6412.3915.4616.67
NET Worth66.4358.9880.7760.24
Reserves and Surplus51.4444.5666.3446.32
Total Borrowing24.2131.3753.3452.51
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 for enhancement of Production Facility/Office Infrastructure to replace the existing leased facilities-Premises, interior and set up 10.00
2 Capital expenditure for enhancement of Production Facility/Office Infrastructure to replace the existing leased facilities-Editing and other equipment for captive use of content production 2.00
3 Providing an interest free loan to subsidiary United Entertainment Solutions Private Limited for its investment in SFX/Computer Graphics and high end post production expansion 6.00
4 Investment in United Home Entertainment Private Limited for funding ‘Hungama Channel’ 20.00
5 Working capital for Movie Production Business 15.00
6 Working capital for Movie Distribution Business 15.00
7 Funds for General Corporate Purpose 0.02
8 Issue expenses 5.98
Total 74.00

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

KPISep 30, 2004Mar 31, 2004
RoNW20.6%14.4%
PAT Margin10.31%8.58%
EBITDA Margin6.99%12.56%
Price to Book Value2.642.80
Pre IPOPost IPO
EPS (₹)0.067.01
P/E (x)2301.4518.54
Promoter Holding56.03%43.11%
Market Cap253.42 Cr.
Rohinton S Screwvala, Deven Khote, Rahul Shah, Frederic Beauvais, and Ronald D’Mello 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, 2004 available in RHP.
  • The Post Issue EPS is calculated based on the Post issue shareholding and annualized FY earnings of September 30, 2004 available in RHP.

UTV Software Communications IPO IPO Subscription Status (Bidding Detail)

The UTV Software Communications IPO IPO subscription status. Full data available on IPOMatrix.com.

Category Subscription (times) Shares Offered Shares bid for
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Total 26.12 69,99,950 18,28,70,888

IPO Expenses

# Issue Expenses Est Amt (₹ Cr.)
1 Management Fees, Underwriting Commission and Brokerage 3.41
2 Marketing and Advertising Expenses 1.00
3 Stationary , Printing & Registrar Expenses 0.64
4 Legal fees, listing fees, book building charges, auditors fees 0.45
5 Miscelleneous 0.48
Total 5.98

Listing Day Trading Information

Price DetailsNSEBSE
Final Issue Price130.00130.00
Open150.00165.00
Low150.00155.00
High175.45175.40
Last Trade168.55168.50

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IPO Registrar

Kfin Technologies Ltd.

Contact Details

UTV Software Communications Ltd. Address
Paarijaat House, 1076,
Dr. E.Moses Road, Worli Naka
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400018
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IPO FAQs

UTV Software Communications IPO is a main-board IPO of 69,99,950 equity shares of the face value of ₹10 aggregating up to ₹91 Crores. The issue is priced at ₹130 per share. The minimum order quantity is .

The IPO opens on Mon, Feb 21, 2005, and closes on Fri, Feb 25, 2005.

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

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The UTV Software Communications IPO opens on Mon, Feb 21, 2005 and closes on Fri, Feb 25, 2005.

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The UTV Software Communications IPO listing date is on Thu, Mar 17, 2005.

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