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Sterlite Tech demerges power biz, eyes pure-play telecom tag

"The demerger scheme was earlier approved by the High Court of Mumbai on April 22, 2016, post approval by all relevant stakeholders of Sterlite Tech on December 15, 2015," Sterlite Technologies said in a BSE filing.

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    Sterlite Technologies today announced demerger of its power business into Sterlite Power Transmission to become a pure-play telecom firm.

    "The demerger scheme was earlier approved by the High Court of Mumbai on April 22, 2016, post approval by all relevant stakeholders of Sterlite Tech on December 15, 2015," Sterlite Technologies said in a BSE filing.

    "The demerger of power transmission business is a strategic decision that provides a well-deserved value-building opportunity for the telecom business." Sterlite Tech also announced completion of Elitecore Technologies' merger, which is a global provider of Operation Support Service (OSS) and Business Support Service (BSS) solution.

    Sterlite Tech had acquired Elitecore Technologies in 2015.

    The merger of Elitecore into Sterlite Tech will allow for seamless integration of two companies leading to stronger customer offerings as one telecom entity.

    Sterlite Technologies Whole-Time Director and V-C Pravin Agarwal said: "The last few years have seen Sterlite Tech grow rapidly, and we have developed breakthrough innovations with over 100 patents... the demerger gives us a unique and compelling business model to respond to a dynamic market scenario, and create maximum value for our stakeholders." The demerger would allow "the company to aggressively pitch for the opportunities of a rapidly changing broadband market, reignite its innovation pipeline, strengthen its go-to-market strategy and unlock greater value for shareholders".

    first published: May 24, 2016 11:52 am

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