Paytm’s founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, has entered into an agreement to purchase a 10.3 percent stake in Paytm from Antfin through his overseas entity, Resilient Asset Management B.V. As a result of this transaction, Vijay Shekhar Sharma will become the largest shareholder of Paytm, surpassing Antfin.
The market reacted positively to this news, and the stock price of Paytm surged by 12 percent to Rs 887 on the NSE in Monday’s intra-day trade. This surge in stock price indicates the market’s favorable response to Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s increased stake and the expected new ownership structure.
According to the exchange filing, Antfin will issue Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) to Resilient Asset Management B.V. to retain economic value after the stake transfer. The transaction is valued at $628 million, based on the closing price of Paytm’s stock on August 04, 2023.
It’s important to note that such significant ownership changes can have implications for a company’s future direction, strategy, and decision-making. However, the company clarified that there will be no change in the management or control of Paytm, and the company will remain professionally managed with no identifiable promoter. Additionally, there will be no nominee of Antfin on the Board of Paytm.
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Technical views:
A “neutral to bullish” technical view suggests that there is a possibility of further upside in the stock’s price, but it’s not a definitive bullish signal. It’s essential to consider other technical indicators, chart patterns, and market conditions to form a comprehensive view of the stock’s potential movement.
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