L&T Finance Limited (LTF) and Cholamandalam DBS Finance Limited (CDFL) have signed a MoU for the purchase by LTF of the 100% shareholding of CDFL in DBS Cholamandalam Asset Management Limited (DCAM) for a consideration of Rs. 45 crore adjusted for cash balance and current assets as of date of closing.
Consummation of this transaction is subject to appropriate regulatory approvals to be obtained. This acquisition would help synergise with L&T's existing Financial Services Business by deepening and widening its services.
L&T believes that its brand and reach will enable building a robust and valuable asset management business. DCAM has a professional team with a vast experience in asset management business.
The average assets under management of DCAM was Rs. 2893 crore as of 31 August 2009. L&T was advised by Equirus Capital on the transaction.