Black Box Secures Rs 386 Crore Through Warrant Conversion
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Mumbai, March 30 (NationPress) Black Box Limited (BSE: 500463 | NSE: BBOX), a prominent provider of global digital infrastructure solutions, announced on Monday the successful acquisition of Rs 386.36 crore through the conversion of warrants issued on September 27, 2024.
The company has converted 92,65,215 warrants into equity shares at an issue price of Rs 417 per share. All warrant holders have fully exercised their rights, with no forfeitures or withdrawals.
This complete and timely conversion—amid a fluctuating equity market—demonstrates robust investor and promoter confidence in Black Box’s business fundamentals, growth strategy, and execution capabilities.
Promoters made a significant contribution to this issue, investing Rs 200 crore, which accounts for 51.76% of the total capital infusion. As a result of this conversion, the promoter shareholding has increased to 69.99%, emphasizing their long-term commitment and alignment with all shareholders.
Sanjeev Verma, the Chief Executive Officer of Black Box Limited, stated, “We are delighted to report the successful completion of this capital raise, thanks to full participation from both promoters and investors. The infusion of Rs 386 crore enhances our balance sheet and gives us more flexibility to expedite our growth plans. Our focus remains on expanding our digital infrastructure capabilities and providing consistent value to our customers and shareholders.”
Deepak Bansal, Chief Financial Officer of Black Box Limited, added, “We extend our gratitude to our investors for their ongoing trust and support. This capital empowers us to invest in key growth areas while adhering to a disciplined approach to capital allocation, operational efficiency, and returns. We are well-positioned to seize emerging opportunities across our markets.”