Promoters to sell majority stake in Zee to pare debt
Punit Goenka to reportedly continue as MD and CEO, though it remains to be seen whether the Essel Group will still be classified as promoters with a residual 5% stake.
Punit Goenka to reportedly continue as MD and CEO, though it remains to be seen whether the Essel Group will still be classified as promoters with a residual 5% stake.
Announcement of the stake sale ends months of speculation regarding the suitor for Zee, and will help promoters deleverage the group’s balance sheet
With promoters looking to pare their stake in the media company to repay debt, sound FY19 financial results shine light on the quality of the asset.
Besieged with debt, the Essel Group is pinning its hopes on a stake sale in crown jewel Zee to help stay afloat. It helps that the broadcaster is at the top of its game and in sync with the times.
Zee has developed a technology that will allow viewers to see, hear, touch, smell and feel the action on the screen.