Following a positive performance in both its sanitaryware and glass divisions, Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd (HSIL) has announced a bonus issue in the ratio of 2:3 for its shareholders. Meet…
Following a positive performance in both its sanitaryware and glass divisions, Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd (HSIL) has announced a bonus issue in the ratio of 2:3 for its shareholders. Meeting on 28 October 2004, the board of directors approved and recommended the issue of two fully paid-up bonus equity shares against three equity shares subject to shareholders“ approval. The company has called an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on 6 December 2004 in order to obtain shareholders“ approval. The company has also announced plans to put INR 400 million into the expansion of its sanitaryware plants in Hyderabad and Haryana. In addition, it is seriously considering an acquisition in both its sanitaryware and glass divisions. Addressing journalists after the board meeting, Sandip Somany, joint managing director, HSIL, said the board was happy to announce the bonus issue in the ratio of 2:3 and that shareholders“ approval would be sought at the forthcoming EGM on 6 December 2004 in Kolkatta. This is the fifth bonus issue after those in 1967, 1970, 1981 and 1988, Mr Somany said.