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SoftBank sells 1.56% Lenskart stake for ₹1,896 crore, Goldman biggest buyer
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What Happened?
SoftBank has sold a 1.56% stake in Lenskart Solutions for ₹1,896 crore through open market transactions. Goldman Sachs was the largest buyer, acquiring shares worth over ₹640 crore.
Key points
- SoftBank sold 2.72 crore shares at an average price of ₹697.15 each.
- After the sale, SoftBank's stake in Lenskart decreased from 7.27% to 5.71%.
- Goldman Sachs purchased 91.84 lakh shares for over ₹640 crore.
- Domestic buyers included Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and UTI Mutual Fund.
- Foreign buyers included Societe Generale and BNP Paribas.
- Lenskart shares rose 1% to ₹724.70 on the BSE.
Key insights
- The transaction indicates a shift in SoftBank's investment strategy.
- Goldman's acquisition may signal confidence in Lenskart's growth potential.
- The involvement of multiple institutional investors highlights the competitive nature of the market.
Why it matters
This sale reflects ongoing investor interest in the eyewear market.
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Source
Business Standard
