Devyani International IPO

Devyani International Ltd, operator of Pizza Hut and KFC stores in India, is set to open for initial public offering on August 4 and close on August 6. 

The quick service restaurant (QSR) is planning to raise Rs 1838 crore in the IPO. The price band is fixed at Rs 86 to Rs 90 per equity share. The issue consists of a fresh issue of Rs 440 crore and offer for sale of about 15.53 crore equity share amounting to Rs 1398 crore.


Company Summary

Devyani International is the largest franchisee operator of Yum! Brands Inc in India. It operates 655 stores in 155 cities as of March-end in 2021. Their core brands include KFC, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee. In addition, they have their own brands such as Vaango and Food Street, Masala Twist, Ile Bar, Amreli, and Ckrussh Juice Bar in the F&B industry. The company also has stores in Nepal and Nigeria which are categorized as international business. The company’s bulk of the revenue comes from its core business and international business. It accounted for 83% in FY19 and FY20, while it increased to 94% in FY21. The company has also leveraged the online delivery model through platforms/apps like Zomato and Swiggy to push sales growth.

The following table shows key performance indicators for its core Indian business


Company Strengths

  • Wide range of product portfolio and well-recognized global brands catering to a range of customer preferences
  • Multi-dimensional QSR company with technical and marketing expertise and operational efficiency
  • Strong presence across metro cities and key consumption markets with a cluster-based approach
  • Cross brand synergies with operating leverage bringing cost efficiencies at each level
  • Steady growth in revenue and focus on cash flow management


Company Promoters

Ravi Kant Jaipuria, Varun Jaipuria and RJ Corp


Financial Summary

ParticularsFor the period ended (Rs in million)
31-Mar-2131-Mar-2031-Mar-19
Total Assets16,684.0718,835.7618,074.90
Total Revenue11,988.9515,350.4113,236.83
Total Expenses13,381.7116,465.3013,948.19
Profit After Tax-813.24-787.52-592.9

Purpose of the IPO

  • The company is planning to use net proceeds from the IPO for repayment or prepayment of all or certain of their borrowings amounting to Rs 357.83 crore
  • General corporate purposes


IPO Details

IPO Opening Date 

August 4, 2021 

IPO Closing Date 

August 6, 2021 

Issue Type 

Book Built Issue IPO 

Face Value 

₹1 per equity share 

IPO Price 

₹86 to ₹90 per equity share 

Market Lot 

165 Shares 

Min Order Quantity 

165 Shares 

Listing At 

BSE, NSE 

Issue Size 

Rs 1,838 crore 

Fresh Issue 

Rs 440 crore 

Offer for Sale 

Rs 1,398 crore (155,333,330 equity share) 

Listing Date  

August 16, 2021 

IPO Lot Size

Application 

Lots 

Shares 

Amount (Cut-off) 

Minimum 

1 

165 

₹ 14,850 

Maximum 

13 

2145 

₹ 1,93,050 

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