L&T To Acquire 21% Stake in E2E Networks for ₹1, 407 Crore

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has introduced it should purchase a 21% stake in E2E Networks for ₹1,407 crore. This strategic transfer goals to bolster L&T’s presence within the quickly increasing cloud and Al sectors.

The acquisition will probably be accomplished in two elements: a 15% stake by way of preferential allotment and an extra 6% by way of a secondary acquisition. L&T will make investments ₹1,079.27 crore for a 15% stake by way of preferential allotment and ₹327.75 crore for an extra 6% stake by way of a secondary acquisition.

Submit-acquisition, L&T can have the proper to appoint as much as two administrators on E2E Networks’ board, making certain they’ve a say within the firm’s strategic path.

Alongside the acquisition, L&T will enter right into a software program license settlement, reseller settlement, and colocation settlement with E2E Networks.

This partnership is predicted to speed up digital transformation throughout varied industries in India by integrating E2E Networks’ cloud and Al cloud platform with L&T’s experience in knowledge middle administration and cloud options.

E2E Networks’ shares surged by 5% following the announcement, reflecting constructive market sentiment in regards to the deal.

Submit-acquisition, E2E Networks’ promoters, Tarun Dua and Srishti Baweja, will nonetheless maintain a big stake within the firm.

This collaboration is predicted to foster a technology-driven, sustainable future for India by selling the adoption of GenAI options and enhancing cloud companies.