The move comes at a time when the company is facing severe financial stress and is approaching the banks for loan restructuring
Pradip Bhar, a cost accountant by profession, who was associated with WMG for over 31 years, has taken charge as the firm's new CFO
A similar restructuring of loans is being considered by the lenders for another Williamson Magor entity, McNally Bharat Engineering
The auditor has also stated that the financial statement prepared by the company is not in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the Sebi
According to Deloitte, the Williamson Magor Group company's liabilities exceed assets by Rs 1,435.66 crore
In a regulatory filing with BSE, McLeod said during June 10-11, 3,800,000 shares of the company, representing 3.64% of the company's share capital has been invoked against a total loan of Rs 400 cr
Stake now stands at 38.39%; Woodside Parks, the promoter group's investment wing, loses its entire holding
In separate regulatory filings with the BSE, the company said on April 30, another two promoter group companies pledged their shares
Sources said a significant part of McLeod's debt would come up for repayment in the next 3-6 months, which would keep its liquidity position under stress
The ratings downgrade implies a reduction of assurances in McLeod's ability of timely servicing its financial obligations and credit risks
The Tea Board had ordered compulsory closure of gardens and factories so that sub-standard tea is flushed out of the market
Sources estimated the Harchurah tea estate to be valued at Rs 360 per kilo for and the Bargang tea estate at Rs 350 per kilo
In turn, the company will focus on leaf procurement from small tea growers and process the tea from its own bought leaf factories which assures it a higher margin
The firm plans to exit Dooars operations after two tranches of tea estate sales in Assam
The acquisition of McLeod Russel gardens may be less complex than Assam Company, which is undergoing insolvency proceedings
This move would help the tea arm balance its portfolio of Indian and foreign production
Top line down 13% to Rs 442 crore, tea price realisation dips
Firm has asked at least three advisors to give deliver recommended road maps, which are expected in next six months