Key Quantitative Figures
HL Mando Anand Acquisition:
- Acquisition of 28.9% stake from Asia Investments Private Limited (AIPL) for ~₹2,231 crore
- Consideration breakdown: ~₹1,881 crore via share swap (Gabriel equity shares) + ~₹350 crore cash
- Equity valuation of HL Mando Anand: ~₹7,695 crore
- Implied EV/Adjusted EBITDA (FY26): ~11.3 times
- Share swap ratio: 355 Gabriel shares for every 1,000 HL Mando Anand shares
- Preferential issue price: ₹1,305.89 (as per SEBI ICDR Regulations)
HL Klemove India Acquisition:
- Acquisition of 29.99% stake (30% minus one share) for ~₹935 crore
- Equity valuation: USD 328.13 million (~₹3,117 crore at ₹95/USD)
- Consideration: USD 98.44 million (~₹935 crore)
- Payment structure: Tranche 1 - 75% (~₹701 crore), Tranche 2 - 25% (~₹234 crore)
HL Mando Anand Financial Snapshot (₹ crore):
| Metric | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
| Revenue | 4,838 | 5,188 | 5,425 | 5,886 |
| EBITDA | 517 | 596 | 628 | 588 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 10.5% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 517 | 596 | 628 | 639 |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin (%) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 10.9% |
| PAT | 317 | 338 | 388 | 358 |
| PAT Margin (%) | 6.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| Net Worth | 1,231 | 1,489 | 1,739 | 1,924 |
| Net Cash/(Debt) | 204 | 405 | 498 | 493 |
| Net Fixed Assets | 839 | 752 | 757 | 869 |
| ROE (%) | 28.8% | 24.8% | 24.0% | 19.5% |
| ROCE (%) | 25.7% | 26.6% | 27.3% | 25.7% |
Dates of Action
- Presentation date: July 21, 2026
- HL Mando Anand expected timeline: ~3-4 months
- HL Klemove Tranche 1 long stop date: September 15, 2026
- HL Klemove Tranche 2 completion: Within 18 months from signing definitive documents
Parties Involved
- Gabriel India Limited (acquirer)
- Asia Investments Private Limited (AIPL) - seller of HL Mando Anand stake
- HL Mando Corporation, Korea (71.1% owner of HL Mando Anand)
- HL Klemove Corporation, Korea (parent company of HL Klemove India)
- Independent valuers: KPMG and BDO
- Investor Relations Advisors: Strategic Growth Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
Strategic Rationale
- Transforms Gabriel from ride comfort leader into integrated mobility technology enterprise
- Access to next-generation products: steering systems, brakes, automotive electronics, ADAS technologies
- Expected ~13% EPS accretion from HL Mando Anand acquisition on proforma FY26 basis (incremental to ~38% from Project Rise)
- Expands OEM wallet share across domestic and global automotive manufacturers
- Adds manufacturing operations near Chennai with established R&D base
- Creates natural bridge for future collaborations with HL Group for emerging technologies
Funding Structure
- HL Mando Anand: Combination of equity shares (preferential allotment) and cash
- HL Klemove: Funded through combination of internal accruals and debt
Shareholding Impact
Post HL Mando Anand acquisition:
- Promoter shareholding increases from 63.55% to 66.29% (+2.74%)
- Public shareholding decreases from 36.45% to 33.71% (-2.74%)
Financial Impact
- HL Mando Anand acquisition expected to meaningfully strengthen Gabriel's profitability, earnings and cashflow profile
- Rapid scaling of HL Klemove expected to unlock value in consolidated financials and drive multiple re-rating
- Supports aspiration of achieving Group revenues of ₹50,000 crore by 2030
Manufacturing and Operational Details
HL Mando Anand:
- 3 manufacturing plants near Chennai
- 4,600+ employees
- Products: steering systems, suspensions, brakes
- Key customers: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Kia, Toyota
HL Klemove India:
- Manufacturing unit near Chennai
- Products: ADAS radars, Acoustic Vehicle Alert Systems (AVAS), smart cameras
- India's first localized ADAS radar and smart camera production lines
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