PVR INOX ने 4700BC ब्रांड (Zea Maize Pvt Ltd में 93.27% stake) को Marico को ₹226.8 करोड़ में बेच दिया। Cinema F&B revenues पर कोई असर नहीं। Deal 30 दिनों में complete। PVR debt-free बनेगा। Marico premium snacking expansion।
PVR INOX ने 4700BC को Marico को ₹227 करोड़ में बेचा! Cinema F&B unaffected, debt बन गया negligible
मल्टीप्लेक्स चेन PVR INOX ने अपने प्रिमियम स्नैकिंग ब्रांड 4700BC को FMCG giant Marico को ₹226.8 करोड़ में बेच दिया। Zea Maize Pvt Ltd में 93.27% stake का all-cash deal। Transaction 30 दिनों में complete होगा। PVR का debt लगभग zero हो जाएगा।
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Deal Value | ₹226.8 करोड़ |
| Stake Sold | 93.27% (Zea Maize Pvt Ltd) |
| PVR Investment | ₹94.6 करोड़ (over time) |
| IRR Delivered | 24.5% |
| Completion | 30 days from Jan 26, 2026 |
| Impact | Debt negligible |
PVR MD Ajay Bijli Statement
“Strategic role का natural culmination। Non-core asset monetised। Cinema exhibition पर sharp focus।” F&B revenues या growth trajectory पर कोई material impact नहीं।
Marico’s Strategic Play
Food & premium personal care को domestic revenue का 25% target (3 years में)। Saffola, True Elements, Plix portfolio में 4700BC add। ₹10,000Cr FY25 revenue से ₹20,000Cr 2030 target। Founder Chirag Gupta minority stake रखकर operations lead करेगा।
| Metric | Before Deal | Post Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Debt Status | Significant | Negligible |
| Profit | Baseline | Accretive |
| Free Cash Flow | Baseline | Improved |
| Return Ratios | Baseline | Enhanced |
| F&B Revenue | ₹X Cr | ₹X Cr (unchanged) |
4700BC Business Snapshot (FY25)
- Turnover: ₹98.66 करोड़ (PVR का 1.71%)
- Net Worth: ₹29.53 करोड़ (PVR का 0.42%)
- Category: Premium gourmet popcorn
- Strategic fit: मार्केटिंग/डिस्ट्रीब्यूशन सीमित
PVR Strategic Refocus
- Core Cinema Exhibition (1,783 screens, 357 properties)
- Debt Reduction Priority
- Content-led Growth (Border 2, Chhaava success)
- In-house F&B Strengthening (4700BC independent)
Marico Portfolio Expansion
| Current Brands | New Addition |
|---|---|
| Saffola | 4700BC |
| True Elements | Premium popcorn |
| Plix | Cinema-born brand |
| Functional foods | Scale + distribution |
Market Context 2026
- Premium Snacking: 15-20% CAGR
- Popcorn Category: Cinema spillover
- Marico Ambition: ₹20,000Cr by 2030
- PVR Focus: Exhibition profitability
Win-Win Transaction
PVR: ₹94Cr investment → ₹227Cr exit (2.4x return)। Debt-free balance sheet।
Marico: Premium snacking entry। Existing distribution leverage।
Transaction Timeline
textJan 26, 2026 → Board approval
Feb 25, 2026 → Expected completion
Q4 FY26 → Financial reporting
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Industry Implications
- Multiplex Focus: Core operations only
- FMCG Expansion: Cinema-to-retail brand transition
- Non-core Monetization: Industry trend
- Premiumization: Consumer shift
Shareholder Value
Competitor Context
INOX-PVR merger synergies realized। Standalone exhibition profitability। No major capex planned।
4700BC Future Under Marico
- Nationwide retail expansion
- Saffola healthy snacking synergy
- E-commerce push
- Premium positioning maintained
5 FAQs
Q1: Deal value कितना?
₹226.8 करोड़ all-cash
Q2: PVR का investment था कितना?
₹94.6 करोड़ (24.5% IRR)
Q3: F&B पर impact?
No material impact
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