TPG to take 20% stake in Shriram Transport Finance
TPG Capital will hold a 20% stake in Shriram Transport Finance once the Indian company merges with its unlisted parent and largest shareholder Shriram Holdings Madras. The US private equity firm currently owns 49% of Shriram Holdings and the merger with a public entity should facilitate an exit from its investment.
Shriram Transport Finance's board has approved a swap of 313 shares for every 124 shares in Shriram Holdings, LiveMint reported. This is subject to approval by the Madras high court, regulatory authorities...
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