VDCL and MDSL Announce Merger to Enhance Diagnostic Services and Stakeholder Value

On June 26, 2024, The Board of Directors of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited (VDCL) and Medinova Diagnostic Services Limited (MDSL) approved a Scheme of Amalgamation during their respective Board meetings. This merger will see MDSL merging into VDCL, aiming to combine their businesses and create synergies, thereby enhancing value for the stakeholders of both companies.

Medinova Diagnostic Services Limited, a subsidiary in which Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited holds a 62.14% equity stake, offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including pathological investigations, radiology and imaging, and diagnostic cardiology.

Once the Scheme of Amalgamation takes effect, all public shareholders of MDSL as of the record date will receive 1 Equity Share of VDCL (face value of ₹1 each) for every 22 Equity Shares of MDSL (face value of₹10 each) they hold. These shares will be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited.

Key Rationale for Merger

The Board of Directors of both VDCL and MDSL believe that merging MDSL with VDCL will offer several benefits:

1. Combined Strengths: Since both companies provide diagnostic services, the merger will allow them to combine their strengths and offer customers integrated diagnostic services in Pathology and Radiology.
2. Cost Savings: By merging, the companies will save costs through shared resources in administration, finance, accounts, legal, technology, and other functions. This will reduce duplication and lower administrative expenses.
3. Better Cash Management: The merger will pool cash resources, leading to more efficient cash management. The combined cash flow can be used more effectively to fund growth opportunities, increasing shareholder value.
4. Enhanced Stakeholder Value: The merger is expected to create more value for the stakeholders of both companies without any negative impact.
5. Simplified Group Structure: The merger will simplify the overall group structure and improve efficiency.

Indicative Timelines and Approvals

The entire process is expected to take approximately 9 to 12 months to complete. The merger will not negatively impact MDSL’s customers or creditors.

The merger is subject to approvals from the NSE and BSE, SEBI, National Company Law Tribunal, ROC, and the respective shareholders and creditors of Medinova Diagnostic Services Limited and Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited.

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