Maruti to issue Rs 12,800 cr worth of shares to Suzuki to buy Gujarat plant
Maruti Suzuki, India's largest carmaker, has received board approval to acquire 100% equity capital of Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG) from parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). The acquisition will be executed through a share purchase agreement, with Maruti Suzuki issuing shares to SMC as consideration. Suzuki Motor Gujarat will later become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki. The acquisition will help streamline manufacturing activities and bring them under one entity.