{"id":54384,"date":"2025-04-01T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T07:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=54384"},"modified":"2025-04-01T15:08:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:38:13","slug":"itcs-latest-expansion-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-rs-3498-crore-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/itcs-latest-expansion-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-rs-3498-crore-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"ITC\u2019s Latest Expansion: All You Need To Know About The Rs.3,498 Crore Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the market started with a slight drop in the primary indices, a few stocks saw a jump in share prices owing to different announcements, including equity conversions (Vodafone Idea) and contract deals (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One such highlight of the initial market hours is ITC\u2019s acquisition of Aditya Birla Real Estate&#8217;s pulp &amp; paper arm, Century Pulp and Paper. How will this affect the companies, and what was the strategy for doing so?  Let\u2019s understand it in detail.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Overview of Century Pulp and Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Established<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,984.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Location<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lalkuan, Uttarakhand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">~5 lakh metric tonnes per annum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manpower<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6,000+ employees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trees Planted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">105 lakh (as of Sept 2024)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1984, Century Pulp &amp; Paper (CPP) is a leading player in the paper industry, manufacturing paper, board, tissue, and pulp products. It operates one of India&#8217;s largest single-location integrated manufacturing facilities, located in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, near the foothills of the Himalayas. CPP has a strong presence in domestic and export markets, with a network of service centers and sales offices across India. The company\u2019s product offerings include\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing &amp; Printing Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copier Paper (70-85 GSM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tissue Paper&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paperboard (Prima Plus &amp; Omega Plus Boards)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rayon Grade Pulp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Century Green Pulp (Produced from bagasse)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Acquisition Details:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ITC Limited has announced the acquisition of Century Pulp &amp; Paper (CPP) from Aditya Birla Real Estate for Rs.3,498 crore through a slump sale transaction. Under this structure, ITC will take over CPP\u2019s entire business &#8211; including assets, contracts, and employees &#8211; as a single entity without assigning individual values to specific assets or liabilities. This approach allows for a streamlined transfer and aligns with ITC\u2019s rapidly expanding Paperboards and Specialty Papers Business strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deal, disclosed in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/reading-stock-charts-the-basics\/\">stock exchange<\/a> filing on 1st April 2025, is expected to close within six months, subject to regulatory approvals, including from the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Here\u2019s how it affects both ITC Limited and Aditya Birla Real Estate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Outcome Of The Deal For ITC Limited<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Revenue Increase:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In FY24, ITC\u2019s paperboards, paper, and packaging segment contributed Rs.8,344 crore to its Rs.69,446.20 crore total revenue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdBakRywVDv7t5tEJzynfBd5K3CG9XNznpUiEBpWj8LTJozSoFZj-evOJK2lpZ0DyoDp_cXoMp4yS2s3ahswMDBo8UenI-wi_j96n3MYjh3G0gIexYMO1Hek1S6pJbfWwNTGQN85w?key=0H5mvPyMsjZNST-JBFFnNvEw\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:550px;height:auto\" title=\"Points scored\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Annual Report<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With CPP generating Rs.3,375 crore in revenue and Rs.500 crore in EBITDA in FY24, these figures will immediately be reflected in ITC\u2019s financials post-acquisition. Since CPP is already profitable, its revenue will directly boost ITC\u2019s earnings, increasing ITC\u2019s Earnings Per Share (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/understanding-eps-a-key-metric-for-stock-investors\/\">EPS<\/a>) from the first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Production Capacity:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The deal is also poised to increase ITC\u2019s total paper production capacity by 60%, from 8 lakh MT per annum to 12.8 lakh MT per annum, positioning it strongly in a market where demand for paper and paperboards grows at 6-7% annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational Edge:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, CPP\u2019s location in Uttarakhand offers ITC an operational edge, providing efficient customer servicing, proximity to raw materials, and a hedge against operational risks by diversifying its production footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ITC expects to leverage synergies from the acquisition, targeting a 30-40% increase in EBITDA per tonne and improved Return on Capital Employed (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/what-is-roce\/\">RoCE<\/a>) over the medium term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Outcome Of The Deal For ABRE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The divestment is part of a broader strategic shift for Aditya Birla Real Estate. Formerly known as Century Textiles Limited, the company rebranded itself as ABRE in September 2024 to reflect its sharpened focus on real estate. The sale of its pulp and paper business will allow it further to pursue growth opportunities in its core real estate business.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The divestment will also free up capital from a non-core segment. It can then be channeled into high-growth areas such as real estate, paints, and jewelry retailing, where it has made significant capital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/mukul-agrawal-portfolio-shareholdings-investments-all-you-need-to-know\/\">investments<\/a>. The slump sale structure ensures a clean exit from the paper business while unlocking shareholder value.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Changes In Share Price Of ITC and ABRE:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following ITC\u2019s announcement, the company\u2019s share price slightly increased. On Tuesday, the stock rose by 0.11%, reaching Rs.410.2 per share on the National Stock Exchange (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/national-stock-exchange-of-india-functions-features-and-top-companies\/\">NSE<\/a>) at 9:24 am. Despite this uptick, ITC\u2019s share price has fallen by 0.18% over the past five trading days. However, over the past month, the stock has gained 3.22%, reflecting some positive momentum in the market ahead of the deal\u2019s completion and the expected acquisition benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdDc8HimR6qd6mEclYOTxeZkYlie7NGYzS0XyzGzOAskqweix_R00kV8S7xeNosaaWIkbZDkYLRxMMdXBdaQhzRoFBqyCeqwFnl5ei6g4pUYaHVow0J0DT_Y-A68zlnmoteWAEPrw?key=0H5mvPyMsjZNST-JBFFnNvEw\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/india\/stockpricequote\/diversified\/itc\/ITC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Money Control<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for Aditya Birla Real Estate&#8217;s share price saw a 3% increase, reflecting a positive market reaction to the divestment of its pulp and paper business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfmiBu_qlvqxR3YxzIMt2Dp0gvrvE0Sle0Z9sr2UyVjAa0mZzjVF_HEunb6-p_k5hTF9mNmLZAFjKENhQ1V5jhREFhyIXdkS0oT28v7-V90_eafrAh_dovBLJwBh0CfjNJvdtA_qA?key=0H5mvPyMsjZNST-JBFFnNvEw\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/india\/stockpricequote\/construction-real-estate\/adityabirlarealestate\/CTI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Money Control<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Takeaway For Investors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The acquisition of Century Pulp and Paper by ITC will immediately impact its revenue and earnings, with a notable increase in paper production capacity. This development adds scale to ITC\u2019s paper business and positions it for further growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Aditya Birla Real Estate, selling its pulp and paper business allows the company to concentrate on its real estate operations, freeing up capital for reinvestment. Overall, ITC\u2019s financials will reflect the added capacity and revenue, while Aditya Birla Real Estate will focus on its core sector moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottomline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The acquisition of Century Pulp &amp; Paper (CPP) by ITC marks a strategic move that will significantly bolster ITC\u2019s Paperboards and Specialty Papers Business. ITC positioned itself for more substantial growth in an expanding market. ABRE is now ready to focus on its core real estate business, freeing up capital for further investments in high-growth areas.<br>However, as investors, whether to invest in these stocks or stay invested if you are already a shareholder is a decision to be made after thoroughly analyzing the effects of the deal on share price, the market scenario, and other external factors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"crp-list-container\"><h3 class=\"crp-list-title\">Related Posts<\/h3><ul class=\"crp-list\"><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-left crp-list-item-has-image\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/best-tax-saving-strategies-for-real-estate-investors-in-india\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 50px; height: auto;\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-Tax-Saving-Strategies-for-Real-Estate-Investors-in-India-1-70x70.jpg\" class=\"attachment-50x50 size-50x50\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-Tax-Saving-Strategies-for-Real-Estate-Investors-in-India-1-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-Tax-Saving-Strategies-for-Real-Estate-Investors-in-India-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-Tax-Saving-Strategies-for-Real-Estate-Investors-in-India-1-640x651.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-Tax-Saving-Strategies-for-Real-Estate-Investors-in-India-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/best-tax-saving-strategies-for-real-estate-investors-in-india\/\">Best Tax-Saving Strategies for Real Estate Investors in India<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-left crp-list-item-has-image\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/fy25-market-recap-nifty-50-gains-5-34-amid-volatility\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 50px; 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height: auto;\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Govt-Converts-Rs.-36950-crore-Dues-into-Equity-70x70.jpg\" class=\"attachment-50x50 size-50x50\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Govt-Converts-Rs.-36950-crore-Dues-into-Equity-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Govt-Converts-Rs.-36950-crore-Dues-into-Equity-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Govt-Converts-Rs.-36950-crore-Dues-into-Equity-640x650.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Govt-Converts-Rs.-36950-crore-Dues-into-Equity-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/vodafone-idea-surge-over-20-after-govt-converts-36950-cr-dues-into-equity\/\">Vodafone Idea Shares Surge over 20% After Govt Converts \u20b936,950 Cr Dues Into Equity<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-499db7743cd6e0732dbcf68b165a209c\">Disclaimer Note: The securities quoted, if any, are for illustration only and are not recommendatory. This article is for education purposes only and shall not be considered as a recommendation or investment advice by Equentis &#8211; Research &amp; Ranking. We will not be liable for any losses that may occur. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing. Registration granted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-meaning-eligibility\/\">SEBI<\/a>, membership of BASL &amp; the certification from NISM in no way guarantee the performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though the market started with a slight drop in the primary indices, a few stocks saw a jump in share prices owing to different announcements, including equity conversions (Vodafone Idea) and contract deals (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.). One such highlight of the initial market hours is ITC\u2019s acquisition of Aditya Birla Real Estate&#8217;s pulp &#038; paper arm, Century Pulp and Paper. How will this affect the companies, and what was the strategy in doing so? Let\u2019s understand it in detail.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":54386,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[948,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54384","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stock-market-news","category-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54384"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65157,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54384\/revisions\/65157"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}