Zinka Logistics To Raise Rs 550 Crore Through Initial Public Offering On November 13

Scheduled to commence on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Zinka Logistics Solutions Limited announces its first Initial Public Offering (IPO), with a pricing range set between Rs 259 and Rs 273 for each equity share. This move marks a significant milestone for Zinka Logistics, India's preeminent digital platform for truck operators, which boasts a user base of 963,345 truck operators, accounting for 27.52% of the country's total. This IPO includes a combination of a new issue worth up to Rs 550 crore and an offer for sale of up to 20,685,800 equity shares by existing shareholders and promoters. A special discount of Rs 25 per equity share will be extended to eligible employees participating in the IPO.

Zinka Logistics has earmarked the proceeds from this fresh issuance towards various growth-oriented initiatives. Notably, Rs 200 crore is allocated for sales and marketing efforts to enhance its market presence. An investment of Rs 140 crore is planned for Blackbuck Finserve Private Limited to bolster its capital base for future needs. Additionally, Rs 75 crore will be directed towards product development and other corporate purposes. This strategic allocation of funds underscores Zinka Logistics' commitment to further innovate and expand its offerings in the trucking industry.

With a vision to revolutionize India's trucking sector, Zinka Logistics leverages digital technology to enable truck operators to efficiently manage their operations and boost their income. The company's flagship BlackBuck app offers an integrated platform that facilitates payment processing, telematics, load management, and vehicle financing, making it a comprehensive solution for truck operators. As of June 30, 2024, Zinka Logistics' workforce comprised 1,849 permanent employees and 3,688 contract workers. The company's network spans 9,374 touchpoints across 80% of India's districts, including major transport hubs and 76% of the toll plaza network, ensuring extensive coverage and service accessibility.

The company reported an impressive increase in its consolidated revenue from continuing operations, which surged by 69.01% to Rs296.92 crore in Fiscal 2024 from Rs175.68 crore in the previous fiscal year. This growth is primarily attributed to a rise in the average monthly transacting truck operators, leading to higher commission income, subscription fees, and service fees. For the quarter ending June 30, 2024, Zinka Logistics saw its revenue from continuing operations reach Rs92.17 crore, with a profit after tax of Rs28.67 crore.

In Fiscal 2024, Zinka Logistics managed to process a gross transaction value (GTV) of Rs5,356.20 crore and handle payments worth Rs17,396.19 crore. Its payment platform, which caters to essential expenditures like tolls and fuel for truck operators, partners with FASTag banks and several oil marketing companies (OMCs) to offer secure and efficient tolling and fueling solutions. By the end of June 2024, the company had facilitated over 128.31 million transactions for 310,989 monthly transacting users utilizing at least two services, reflecting its effectiveness in providing integrated solutions that improve truck operators' business efficiency and profitability.

The IPO subscription window will remain open until Monday, November 18, 2024, allowing investors to bid for a minimum of 54 equity shares and multiples thereof. Axis Capital Limited, Morgan Stanley India Company Private Limited, JM Financial Limited, and IIFL Capital Services Limited are appointed as the book-running lead managers, with KFin Technologies Limited serving as the registrar for the offer. The IPO is structured through a book-building process, with allocations set at a minimum of 75% for qualified institutional buyers, a maximum of 15% for non-institutional investors, and up to 10% for retail individual investors.

In terms of issue size, at the lower end of the price band, the IPO is poised to raise Rs 1,085.76 crore, comprising Rs 550 crore from the fresh issue and Rs 535.76 crore from the offer for sale. At the upper price band, the total issue size is expected to reach Rs 1,114.72 crore, with the offer for sale contributing Rs 564.72 crore. This financial maneuver is poised to inject substantial capital into Zinka Logistics, facilitating its continued growth and expansion in the competitive logistics sector.