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Foreign Wealth & Asset Management Firm in talks with an Indian Micro-cap NBFC to acquire 24% stake, Share Price Jumps by 5%.

• nationalherald
• July 21, 2023

Potential Strategic Partnership Ignites Optimism Among Investors Eyeing Visagar Financial Shares

In a recent announcement done by Visagar Financial Services, England based Alliance Global Blanco Ltd., a distinguished wealth and asset management firm which manages more than $150 Billion, has expressed a keen interest in acquiring a significant stake in Visagar Financial Services Ltd. This exciting possibility has ignited a wave of investor enthusiasm, propelling the share price of Visagar Financial to new heights.

Visagar Financial Services, is a prominent NBFC operating in the investment and financial services sector. Part of the Visagar Group, it holds diversified investments in listed and unlisted securities across various industries, including financial services, education, and real estate. In addition to its investment activities, the company offers a range of financial and corporate advisory services, such as debt financing, foreign currency financing, and promoter PMS. Currently, Visagar Financial Services stands as a zero-debt penny stock, trading at Rs 1, with a market capitalization of Rs 63.1 crore. With a book value per share of Rs 1.06 and a current market price of Rs 1.08, it boasts a price-to-book value ratio of 1.01 which in itself is a big plus point for the NBFC.

The news of Alliance Global’s interest has created a buzz in the financial markets, with investors eagerly watching the potential strategic partnership between the two companies. The Buzz is created since Alliance Global is a well reputed Asset Management firm which manages assets worth more than $150 Billion. This strategic move of Alliance Global might be the touch point to enter the Indian Financial Industry, with the help of Visagar Financial Services.

While no direct announcements have been made regarding the means & methods of share purchases, the implications of such a collaboration are clear, and market experts anticipate a bright future for Visagar Financial. The acquisition could be done through open market purchase or via additional Right issue shares, in any case the Alliance Global will be a majority stake holder of the NBFC.

Visagar Financial Services witnessed an astounding 230% surge in net revenue from the year 2022 to 2023, with revenue reaching approximately Rs. 16.82 crores in 2022 and nearly Rs. 49 crores in 2023. Moreover, the company demonstrated remarkable profit growth of 430%, reporting a profit of Rs. 24 lacs in 2022, which soared to Rs. 1.28 crores in 2023. Notably, the company’s efficient capital utilisation is evident in its current Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) standing at 4.01%, reflecting a positive trend over the last two years. Similarly, the effective utilisation of Shareholders’ funds is evident in the current Return on Equity (ROE) of 3.41%, showcasing an improving trend over the past two years.

Investors are closely monitoring the developments, and as optimism continues to rise, the share price of Visagar Financial has witnessed a notable upward trend. The company is expected to give a good quarter, which adds to the positive sentiment surrounding the potential partnership.