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This is an archive article published on December 2, 2006

Essar Shipping to delist shares

The Ruias of the Essar group have decided to delist their shipping firm, Essar Shipping thus providing an exit opportunity...

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The Ruias of the Essar group have decided to delist their shipping firm, Essar Shipping thus providing an exit opportunity to their shareholders when the stock market is already witnessing an unprecedented boom.

In a statement to the stock exchanges, Cyprus-based Essar Shipping and Logistics Limited (ESLL) — the largest shareholder and promoter of Essar Shipping — said the promoters currently holds approximately 76 per cent in Essar Shipping and they have requested the board to take up the issue of delisting tomorrow.

The delisting of equity shares will offer more flexibility in the operations and management of the company, greater efficiencies and at the same time provide an exit opportunity for the shareholders of the Essar Shipping.

Essar said it would de-list shares from the Bombay Stock Exchange by following the voluntary delisting method. After obtaining the consent of the shareholders, a public announcement will be made in accordance with the Sebi (Delisting of Securities) Guidelines, 2003 for ascertaining the exit price to be paid to the shareholders.

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