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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034, Telangana, India. CIN : L85195TG1984PLC004507 Tel : +91 40 4900 2900 Fax : +91 40 4900 2999 Email : mail@drreddys.com www.drreddys.co

Key Takeaway: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has announced the sale of its entire stake in Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A. to Kuraduria Holdings Corp, resulting in the subsidiary ceasing to be part of the company. The ownership transition is expected to complete by April 17, 2024, with the sale amount reported at USD 100. Financial details show the Venezuelan operation had no turnover and a negative net worth, highlighting concerns over its viability.

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CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A. will cease to be a wholly owned subsidiary, indicating a reduction in operational presence in Venezuela.
  • The financial details reveal that Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A. has a negative net worth and zero turnover, suggesting ongoing financial struggles.
  • The transaction may reflect broader challenges faced by the company in maintaining profitable subsidiaries.

Full Press Release Details

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (Scrip Code: DRREDDY-EQ)
BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 500124)
New York Stock Exchange Inc. (Stock Code: RDY)
NSE IFSC Ltd (Stock Code: DRREDDY)
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), as amended, we wish to inform that the wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company, namely, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories SA, Switzerland, (referred to hereinafter as "Dr. Reddy's
Swiss") has entered in to Stock Purchase Agreement for sale/ disposal of its entire stake in Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A., Venezuela,
the wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Reddy's Swiss. Consequently, Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A. will cease to be a wholly owned
subsidiary of Dr. Reddy's Swiss as well as step down wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The details required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, with respect to the above sale/
disposal of stake in step down wholly-owned Subsidiary is given in Annexure enclosed herewith.
This is for your information and records.
For Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Company Secretary, Compliance Officer and Head-CSR
Disclosure under Part A Para A(i) of Schedule
III read with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Sl Details to be provided Information
1 The amount and percentage of the turnover or revenue or income and net worth contributed by such unit or division or undertaking or subsidiary or associate company of the listed entity during the last financial year Dr. Reddy's Laboratories SA, Switzerland, (referred to hereinafter as "Dr. Reddy's Swiss") has entered in to Stock Purchase Agreement for sale/ disposal of its entire stake in Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A., Venezuela, wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Reddy's Swiss. Consequent to such sale/ disposal of stake, Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A. will cease to be a wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Reddy's Swiss as well as step down wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The details as per last audited financial statement for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 of Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A. are as hereunder:
Particulars Amount % of consolidated Income/ Net Worth of the Company
Turnover Nil Not applicable
Net worth Negative Not applicable
2 Date on which the agreement for sale has been entered into April 12, 2024
3 The expected date of completion of sale/ disposal The completion will be effective by April 17, 2024
4 Consideration received from such sale/ disposal USD 100
5 Brief details of buyers and whether any of the buyers belong to the promoter/ promoter group/ group companies. If yes, details thereof Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, shares will be sold to Kuraduria Holdings Corp ( KHC'). The KHC does not belong to the promoter/ promoter group/ group companies.
6 Whether the transaction would fall within related party transactions? If yes, whether the same is done at "arm's length" The KHC is not a related party to the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The transaction is not a related party transaction.
7 Whether the sale, lease or disposal of the undertaking is outside Scheme of Arrangement? If yes, details of the same including compliance with regulation 37A of LODR Regulations Not applicable
8 Additionally, in case of a slump sale, indicative disclosures provided for amalgamation/ merger, shall be disclosed by the listed entity with respect to such slump sale Not applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' recent stock sale?

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories SA has sold its entire stake in Dr. Reddy's Venezuela C.A.

When was the stock purchase agreement signed?

The stock purchase agreement was signed on April 12, 2024.

Who is buying the stake in Dr. Reddy's Venezuela?

The shares are being sold to Kuraduria Holdings Corp.

What is the sale completion date for the transaction?

The sale is expected to be completed by April 17, 2024.

Is this sale considered a related party transaction?

No, the transaction is not a related party transaction.

Last updated: Apr 13, 2024