Govt Seeks EoIs for Sale of Pawan Hans Once Again, Shortlisted Bidders to be Intimated by February 17
News 18After repeated failed attempts to disinvest public sector helicopter service provider, Pawan Hans, the Central government has again initiated the process of its sale and has sought expressions of interest for the Mini Ratna company. Around 2,84,316 equity shares are held by the President of India, through Ministry of Civil Aviation, aggregating to 51 per cent of the total paid-up share capital, and 2,73,166 equity shares are held by ONGC, aggregating to 49 per cent of the total paid-up share capital. ONGC has also decided to offer its entire shareholding of 49 per cent in PHL to the successful bidder at the same discovered price per share and on same terms and conditions as agreed by the government, except for the rights available exclusively to the government. The successful bidder, as identified by the government, will have the option to buy entire ONGC stake of 49 per cent in PHL on similar price and terms.