PNB Housing Finance Secures ₹2,301 Crore Investment from Morgan Stanley and Societe Generale

PNB Housing Finance has recently secured ₹2,301 crore through significant investments from global financial giants Morgan Stanley and Societe Generale. This strategic infusion of capital strengthens the company’s financial position, positioning it for future growth in India’s competitive housing finance market.

Carlyle Group Offloads Stake

The investment follows the Carlyle Group’s decision to reduce its stake in PNB Housing Finance. Through its subsidiary, Quality Investment Holdings PCC, Carlyle sold shares worth ₹3,207 crore, representing a 9.43% stake in the company. As of September 30, 2024, Quality Investment Holdings PCC held a 19.87% stake, making it a major shareholder prior to the sale. The sale of a significant stake opened the door for new investors, altering the ownership structure of the company.

Morgan Stanley and Societe Generale Make Significant Purchases

The bulk of the investment came from Morgan Stanley and Societe Generale, both of which acquired significant shares in PNB Housing Finance through the NSE bulk deal. Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) PTE. – ODI purchased ₹1,124.4 crore worth of shares, equating to a 4.6% stake. Additionally, Morgan Stanley bought another ₹211.3 crore worth of shares, representing a 0.86% stake. Meanwhile, Societe Generale-ODI invested ₹160.5 crore for a 0.65% stake in the company.

Ghisallo Master Fund LP Joins in

Ghisallo Master Fund LP also participated in the transaction, purchasing ₹168.1 crore worth of shares, translating to a 0.68% stake. This collective investment marks a strong endorsement of PNB Housing Finance’s future prospects, as these investors join the ranks of institutional stakeholders.

Impact on Stock Performance

The announcement of Carlyle Group’s large-scale stake sale had an immediate market impact. On November 14, 2024, at 10:04 AM, PNB Housing Finance shares rose by ₹12.80 (1.38%) per share amounting to ₹937.45. Following the sale of a 9.51% stake, or 2.47 crore equity shares, PNB Housing Finance shares reported an ROCE (TTM) of 8.94% and an ROE of 10.59%.

Conclusion

PNB Housing Finance’s ₹2,301 crore capital raise from Morgan Stanley, Societe Generale, and other investors signals a significant shift in the company’s investor base. The capital infusion provides the company with the resources to expand its operations, enhance its offerings, and maintain a competitive edge in the housing finance sector.

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