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Quest Laboratories IPO is a book built issue of Rs 43.16 crores. The issue is entirely a fresh issue of 44.5 lakh shares.
Quest Laboratories IPO bidding started from May 15, 2024 and ended on May 17, 2024. The allotment for Quest Laboratories IPO was finalized on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The shares got listed on NSE SME on May 23, 2024.
Quest Laboratories IPO price band is set at ₹93 to ₹97 per share. The minimum lot size for an application is 1200 Shares. The minimum amount of investment required by retail investors is ₹116,400. The minimum lot size investment for HNI is 2 lots (2,400 shares) amounting to ₹232,800.
Shreni Shares Limited is the book running lead manager of the Quest Laboratories IPO, while Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd is the registrar for the issue. The market maker for Quest Laboratories IPO is Rikhav Securities.
Refer to Quest Laboratories IPO RHP for detailed information.
| IPO Date | May 15, 2024 to May 17, 2024 |
| Listing Date | May 23, 2024 |
| Face Value | ₹10 per share |
| Price Band | ₹93 to ₹97 per share |
| Lot Size | 1200 Shares |
| Total Issue Size | 4,449,600 shares (aggregating up to ₹43.16 Cr) |
| Fresh Issue | 4,449,600 shares (aggregating up to ₹43.16 Cr) |
| Issue Type | Book Built Issue IPO |
| Listing At | NSE SME |
| Share holding pre issue | 11,937,600 |
| Share holding post issue | 16,387,200 |
| Market Maker portion | 228,000 shares Rikhav Securities |
Quest Laboratories IPO offers 4,449,600 shares. 831,600 (18.69%) to QIB, 655,200 (14.72%) to NII, 1,498,800 (33.68%) to RII and 1,236,000 (27.78%) to Anchor investors.
| Investor Category | Shares Offered |
|---|---|
| Anchor Investor Shares Offered | 1,236,000 (27.78%) |
| Market Maker Shares Offered | 228,000 (5.12%) |
| QIB Shares Offered | 831,600 (18.69%) |
| NII (HNI) Shares Offered | 655,200 (14.72%) |
| Retail Shares Offered | 1,498,800 (33.68%) |
| Total Shares Offered | 4,449,600 (100%) |
Quest Laboratories IPO raises Rs 11.99 crore from anchor investors. Quest Laboratories IPO Anchor bid date is May 14, 2024. Quest Laboratories IPO Anchor Investors list
| Bid Date | May 14, 2024 |
| Shares Offered | 1,236,000 |
| Anchor Portion Size (In Cr.) | 11.99 |
| Anchor lock-in period end date for 50% shares (30 Days) | June 20, 2024 |
| Anchor lock-in period end date for remaining shares (90 Days) | August 19, 2024 |
Quest Laboratories IPO opens on May 15, 2024, and closes on May 17, 2024.
| IPO Open Date | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 |
| IPO Close Date | Friday, May 17, 2024 |
| Basis of Allotment | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 |
| Initiation of Refunds | Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
| Listing Date | Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
| Cut-off time for UPI mandate confirmation | 5 PM on May 17, 2024 |
Investors can bid for a minimum of 1200 shares and in multiples thereof. The below table depicts the minimum and maximum investment by retail investors and HNI in terms of shares and amount.
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 1 | 1200 | ₹116,400 |
| Retail (Max) | 1 | 1200 | ₹116,400 |
| HNI (Min) | 2 | 2,400 | ₹232,800 |
| Lot Size Calculator | |||
The promoters of the company are Mr. Anil Kumar Sabarwal and Ms. Tejaswini Sabarwal.
| Share Holding Pre Issue | 90.36% |
| Share Holding Post Issue | 65.82% |
Incorporated in June 1998, Quest Laboratories Limited is a pharmaceutical company manufacturing a range of antibiotics, antimalarials, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatories, antiemetics, respiratory medications, diabetes treatments, antidepressants, and more.
The company operates in the domestic market across twelve (12) states and two (2) union territories. These include Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Jharkhand, Assam, Karnataka, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Gujarat, Telangana, Haryana, and Bihar.
The manufacturing unit of the company is located in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
The company holds WHO Schedule M GMP and GLP certifications, as well as ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
By December 31st, 2023, the company employs 83 individuals to lookafter various aspects of its manufacturing operations, including production, quality control, technical and engineering support services, inventory management, administration, accounting, and other functions such as storage, packing, and dispatch.
Quest Laboratories Limited's revenue increased by 3.9% and profit after tax (PAT) rose by 22.5% between the financial year ending with March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022.
| Period Ended | 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Mar 2022 | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Assets | 5,869.09 | 4,664.72 | 3,479.86 | 1,839.63 |
| Revenue | 6,217.83 | 6,186.60 | 5,954.20 | 3,043.55 |
| Profit After Tax | 774.93 | 502.85 | 410.50 | 65.50 |
| Net Worth | 2,277.15 | 1,502.21 | 999.38 | 588.84 |
| Reserves and Surplus | 1,198.39 | 1,394.33 | 891.50 | 480.96 |
| Total Borrowing | 460.66 | 409.69 | 312.54 | 304.03 |
| Amount in ₹ Lakhs | ||||
The market capitalization of Quest Laboratories IPO is Rs 158.96 Cr.
KPI as of December 31, 2023.
| KPI | Values |
|---|---|
| ROE | 34.03% |
| ROCE | 41.86% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 |
| RoNW | 34.03% |
| P/BV | 4.59 |
| PAT Margin (%) | 12.48 |
| Pre IPO | Post IPO | |
|---|---|---|
| EPS (Rs) | 4.21 | 6.31 |
| P/E (x) | 23.03 | 15.38 |
The company proposes to utilize the Net Proceeds from the Issue towards funding the following objects:
[Dilip Davda] The company is operating in a highly competitive and fragmented segment. It posted bumper profits from FY22 onwards, that raise eyebrows and concern over its sustainability going forward. Based on FY24 annualized super earnings, the issue appears fully priced. Well-informed/cash surplus investors may park moderate funds for the medium term. Read detail review...
The Quest Laboratories IPO is subscribed 85.26 times on May 17, 2024 6:19:56 PM. The public issue subscribed 57.63 times in the retail category, 57.20 times in the QIB category, and 184.10 times in the NII category. Check Day by Day Subscription Details (Live Status)
| Category | Subscription (times) |
|---|---|
| QIB | 57.20 |
| NII | 184.10 |
| Retail | 57.63 |
| Total | 85.26 |
Total Application : 71,975 (57.63 times)
| Listing Date | May 23, 2024 |
| BSE Script Code | |
| NSE Symbol | QUESTLAB |
| ISIN | INE0TNW01017 |
| Final Issue Price | ₹97 per share |
| Price Details |
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| Final Issue Price |
| Open |
| Low |
| High |
| Last Trade |
| NSE SME |
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| ₹97.00 |
| ₹155.10 |
| ₹147.35 |
| ₹159.00 |
| ₹147.35 |
Quest Laboratories Limited
Plot No. 45, Sector III
Pithampur Industrial Area, Pithampur
Dhar - 454775,
Phone: 07292292374
Email: investors@questlabltd.com
Website: https://www.questlabltd.com/
Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd
Phone: +91-22-6263 8200
Email: ipo@bigshareonline.com
Website: https://ipo.bigshareonline.com/ipo_status.html
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Quest Laboratories IPO is a SME IPO of 4,449,600 equity shares of the face value of ₹10 aggregating up to ₹43.16 Crores. The issue is priced at ₹93 to ₹97 per share. The minimum order quantity is 1200 Shares.
The IPO opens on May 15, 2024, and closes on May 17, 2024.
Bigshare Services Pvt Ltd is the registrar for the IPO. The shares are proposed to be listed on NSE SME.
Zerodha customers can apply online in Quest Laboratories IPO using UPI as a payment gateway. Zerodha customers can apply in Quest Laboratories IPO by login into Zerodha Console (back office) and submitting an IPO application form.
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The Quest Laboratories IPO opens on May 15, 2024 and closes on May 17, 2024.
Quest Laboratories IPO lot size is 1200 Shares, and the minimum amount required is ₹116,400.
You can apply in Quest Laboratories IPO online using either UPI or ASBA as payment method. ASBA IPO application is available in the net banking of your bank account. UPI IPO application is offered by brokers who don't offer banking services. Read more detail about apply IPO online through Zerodha, Upstox, 5Paisa, Nuvama, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and SBI Bank.
The finalization of Basis of Allotment for Quest Laboratories IPO will be done on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, and the allotted shares will be credited to your demat account by Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Check the Quest Laboratories IPO allotment status.
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