KEC International acquires Spur Infrastructure for Rs 62 crore

Infrastructure major KEC International Ltd., an RPG Group Company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity in Spur Infrastructure Private Ltd. for an enterprise value of Rs 62 crore "subject to customary adjustments at closing," the company announced on Saturday.

The acquisition is expected to be completed within 60 days from the date of agreement. Spur Infra, incorporated in 2016, is an Indian EPC company engaged in setting up of cross country oil and gas pipelines and city gas distribution networks.

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In the last three years, Spur Infra has an annual revenue in excess of Rs 100 crore, a profitable track record, technical expertise, and experienced manpower.

Spur Infra has an order book of around Rs 600 crore comprising of cross-country pipelines and city gas distribution network projects from marquee customers. 

"Acquisition of Spur Infra is in line with KEC's strategy to diversify into adjacent areas of growth," the company said in a statement.

"We launched the oil and gas pipelines EPC business in line with the Government's thrust in the sector and our strategy to diversify the business portfolio into adjacencies. This acquisition will enable us to accelerate growth in this sector and establish this business as one of our key growth drivers going forward," said Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd.

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