New Delhi [India], June 29: Shares of Zee Media Corporation are likely to remain in focus after a Mauritius-based foreign institutional investor (FII) increased its holding in the company to more than 5% following the allotment of convertible warrants.

The company has allotted 14 crore fully convertible warrants on a preferential basis to foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) at an issue price of Rs 8.50 per warrant, raising up to Rs 119 crore. The allotment was approved by the board on June 25 after receiving the required shareholder and stock exchange approvals.

Following the allotment, Mauritius-based FPI Sun Media Ventures Ltd has increased its stake in Zee Media Corporation to 5.04%, making it a significant public shareholder in the company. The investment is part of the broadcaster’s ongoing fundraising exercise aimed at strengthening its financial position. 

Under the preferential issue, investors have paid 25% of the warrant issue price upfront, with the remaining amount payable at the time of conversion into equity shares within the prescribed period, in accordance with SEBI regulations. 

The capital infusion is expected to support the company’s strategic and operational requirements while enhancing financial flexibility. Zee Media had earlier secured shareholders’ approval for the preferential issue at its extraordinary general meeting held earlier this month.

Zee Media shares have remained under pressure over the past year despite recent corporate developments. Investors will be closely watching how the fresh capital and increased institutional participation influence the company’s growth plans and market sentiment going forward.

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