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Muthoot Fincorp Limited Tranche II

Opening Date

Oct 11, 2024

Closing Date

Oct 24, 2024

Allotment

First Come
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Credit Rating

CRISIL AA-/Stable CRISIL Rating Limited

Base Issue

₹75 Crores

Greenshoe

₹175 Crores

Highest Yield

10.10%

Min. Investment

₹10,000

Issue Details

Essentials

Issue price

₹1,000

Face Value

₹1,000/ NCD

Issue Size

₹250 Crores

Minimum Investment

₹10,000 (10 NCDs)

Rating

CRISIL AA-/Stable CRISIL Rating Limited

Listing on

BSE

Issue Opening Date

Oct 11, 2024

Issue Closing Date

Oct 24, 2024

Mode of Issue

Public Issue

Registrar

Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited

Mode of allotment and Trading

Dematerialized

About the Issuer

Muthoot Fincorp Limited is non-deposit accepting NBFC registered with the RBI bearing registration no. 16.00170 dated July 23, 2002 under Section 45 IA of the RBI Act. Muthoot Fincorp Limited was incorporated on June 10, 1997, as Muthoot Debt Management Services Limited as a public limited company under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The Company received a certificate for commencement of business on June 10, 1997. Subsequently, the name of the Company was changed to Muthoot Fincorp Limited, and a fresh certificate of incorporation dated March 19, 2002 was issued to the Company by the Roc. The Company is one of the prominent gold loan players in the Indian market.

Competitive Strengths

The Company is one of the largest Indian NBFCs engaged primarily in the Gold loans business in terms of the size of our Gold loans portfolio. Accordingly, we have extensive experience and a strong brand image and track record in the Gold loans business across India.

Widespread Branch Network and Strong Presence in South India.

High-quality customer service and short response time.

Access to a range of cost-effective funding sources.

Experienced senior management team and a skilled workforce

Objectives for IPO Issue

For the purpose of Working Capital–- 75% of the amount raised and allotted in the Issue

For General Corporate Purposes–- 25% of the amount raised and allotted in the Issue

Source: Shelf Prospectus dated August 23, 2024 and Tranche II Prospectus dated September 25, 2024

Disclaimer: Invest only after referring to the Prospectus dated 25th September 2024

Available Bonds Options

Options	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X	XI	XII	XIII
Nature	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured	Secured
Tenure	24 Months	36 Months	60 Months	72 Months	24 Months	36 Months	60 Months	72 Months	24 Months	36 Months	60 Months	72 Months	92 Months
Frequency of Interest Payment	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly	Annual	Annual	Annual	Annual	Cumulative	Cumulative	Cumulative	Cumulative	Cumulative
Coupon (%) per annum for all Categories	9.00%	9.25%	9.45%	9.65%	9.40%	9.65%	9.90%	10.10%	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Effective Yield (%) (per annum) for all Categories	9.38%	9.65%	9.87%	10.09%	9.40%	9.65%	9.89%	10.10%	9.40%	9.65%	9.90%	10.10%	9.50%
Redemption Amount (₹ /NCD) on maturity for Debenture Holders for all Categories	1000	1000	1000	1000	1000	1000	1000	1000	1196.84	1318.34	1603.62	1781.72	2006.00

Allocation Ratios

Particulars	Institutional Portion	Non-Institutional Portion	High Net Worth Individual Investors Portion	Retail Individual Investors Portion
% of Issue Size	5%	10%	35%	50%
Base Issue Size (in ₹ crore)	3.75	7.50	26.25	37.50
Green Issue Size (in ₹ crore)	8.75	17.50	61.25	87.50
Total Issue Size (in ₹ crore)	12.50	25.00	87.50	125.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Issue Size?

₹ 75 Crores (Base Issue) with an option to retain oversubscription up to ₹ 175 Crores aggregating up to ₹ 250 Crores (Tranche II Issue Limit)

Credit Rating for the NCDs?

The NCDs proposed to be issued under this Issue have been rated “CRISIL AA-/Stable” by CRISIL Ratings Limited vide its letter dated September 12 2024. The rating given by CRISIL is valid as on the date of this Tranche II Prospectus and shall remain valid on date of issue and Allotment of the NCDs and the listing of the NCDs on BSE.

Security?

The principal amount of the Secured NCDs to be issued in terms of this Tranche II Prospectus together with all interest due on the NCDs, as well as all costs, charges, all fees, remuneration of Debenture Trustee and expenses payable in respect thereof shall be secured by way of subservient charge with existing secured creditors on standard loan receivables and current assets (both present and future) of the company in favour of Debenture Trustee, to be held on pari passu basis among the present and / or future NCD holders, as may be applicable.

What is the face value/ Issue Price of the NCDs?

Rs. 1,000/- Per NCD

What is the frequency of interest payment?

Series I, II, III & IV – Monthly Coupon
Series V, VI, VII & VIII – Annual Coupon
Series IX, X,XI,XII & XIII – Cumulative

What is the minimum application amount?

Rs. 10,000/- (10 NCDs) and in multiple of Rs. 1,000/- (1 NCD) thereafter (for all the options of NCDs either taken individually or collectively).

Modes of Applying?

Application through the ASBA Process (for all applicants). Retail Individual applicant may use the UPI mechanism to block funds for application value up to Rs. 5 Lakhs submitted through the app/web interface of the Stock Exchange or through intermediaries (Syndicate members, Registered Stock Brokers, Registrar and Transfer agent and Depository Participants).

Who is not eligible to invest in the issue?

The following categories of persons, and entities, shall not be eligible to participate in this Tranche II Issue and any Application from such persons and entities are liable to be rejected::
a) Minors without a guardian name*(A guardian may apply on behalf of a minor. However, Application by minors must be made through Application Forms that contain the names of both the minor Applicant and the guardian);
b) Foreign nationals, NRI inter-alia including any NRIs who are (i) based in the USA, and/or, (ii) domiciled in the USA, and/or, (iii) residents/citizens of the USA, and/or, (iv) subject to any taxation laws of the USA;
c) Persons resident outside India and other foreign entities;
d) Foreign Portfolio Investors;
e) Foreign Venture Capital Investors;
f) Qualified Foreign Investors;
g) Overseas Corporate Bodies; and
h) Persons ineligible to contract under applicable statutory/regulatory requirements.

Can the application be made on joint names?

Applications may be made in single or joint names (not exceeding three). In the case of joint Applications, all payments will be made out in favour of the first Applicant. All communications will be addressed to the first named Applicant whose name appears in the Application Form and at the address mentioned therein.

Listing?

The NCDs are proposed to be listed on BSE.

Tenor?

Series I, V & IX – 24 Months
Series II, VI & X – 36 Months
Series III, VII & XI – 60 Months
Series IV,VIII & XII – 72 Months
Series XIII – 92 Months

Basis of Allotment

Category I (Institutional) - 5 % of the Issue Size
Category II (Non-Institutional)- 10 % of the Issue Size
Category III ( HNI) – 35% of the Issue Size
Category IV (Retail) - 50 % of the Issue Size

Can an applicant trade the NCDs in the market?

Yes. The NCDs will be listed on BSE. The trading of the NCDs shall be in dematerialized form only.

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