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Hospitality startup Oyo readying to file IPO papers in first quarter

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Hospitality startup Oyo readying to file IPO papers in first quarter

Oyo is gearing up for a public offering by filing its draft red herring prospectus by the first quarter of the financial year, marking its third IPO attempt. Founder Ritesh Agarwal is restructuring shareholding, with major stakeholders including Agarwal, SoftBank, and family offices. The IPO follows investor interest and Agarwal's debt financing arrangements. Oyo's valuation has fluctuated but shows revived sustainable operations, achieving profitability and expanding internationally, notably with the acquisition of G6 Hospitality in the US.

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Oyo may back out of IPO plan, opt for private raise

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Oyo may back out of IPO plan, opt for private raise

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Oyo founder seeks new investment at $3.8B valuation

TechCrunch · 9m ago

Oyo founder seeks new investment at $3.8B valuation

Ritesh Agarwal, founder of Oyo, has proposed injecting $65.1 million into the Indian hospitality startup through Redsprig Innovation Partners. This investment would value Oyo at $3.8 billion, a 38% premium to its previous valuation of $2.3 billion. Oyo has previously raised over $3.4 billion in equity and debt. It remains unclear if Agarwal has settled a $2 billion loan taken in 2019. Oyo is also reportedly preparing to file for an initial public offering for the third time within two months.

Third time lucky? Oyo set to file draft prospectus for IPO in November - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3d ago

Third time lucky? Oyo set to file draft prospectus for IPO in November - The Economic Times

Oyo, backed by SoftBank, is set to file a draft prospectus for its IPO in November, aiming for a valuation of $7-8 billion. This marks Oyo's third attempt, following previous withdrawals due to market volatility and regulatory queries. The hospitality company has shown signs of profitability recently, with its FY25 profit after tax growing significantly. Improved financials and market readiness are driving Oyo towards its public market debut, potentially marking one of India’s largest IPOs.

IPO-bound OYO’s profit doubles QoQ to INR 30 Cr in Q3 FY24: CEO Ritesh Agarwal

Inc42 · 1y ago

IPO-bound OYO’s profit doubles QoQ to INR 30 Cr in Q3 FY24: CEO Ritesh Agarwal

IPO-bound hospitality unicorn OYO doubled its profit after tax to INR 30 Cr in Q3 FY24, according to CEO Ritesh Agarwal. This marks the startup's second consecutive profitable quarter and is attributed to enhanced customer experience, increased patron confidence, and favorable market conditions. OYO also reported a nearly 10% YoY revenue growth in the same period, alongside a 15% reduction in operating costs compared to the previous year. The platform's number of hotels increased by 27% to 17,000 over the past year. OYO has also repaid INR 1,620 Cr of its outstanding term loan.

Oyo Hotels Seeks $450 Mn Bond Sale For Refinancing

Inc42 · 1y ago

Oyo Hotels Seeks $450 Mn Bond Sale For Refinancing

Indian hospitality startup Oyo Hotels is reportedly planning to secure up to $450 million through dollar bonds to replace its existing high-cost loan and address delays in its stock-market debut. The company's parent company, Oravel Stays Ltd., is in talks with banks to raise funds for repayment. Oyo raised $660 million in term loan funding earlier this year and hopes to finalize the refinancing process by the third quarter of 2022. The move comes as Oyo aims to improve its financial health and reports a decrease in net loss despite business growth.

Oyo completes G6 Hospitality acquisition from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Oyo completes G6 Hospitality acquisition from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million

Hospitality startup Oyo has acquired G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, for $525 million. This acquisition is expected to boost Oyo's earnings and significantly enhance its presence in North America. The transaction adds approximately 1,500 franchised hotels to Oyo's portfolio and is projected to generate a gross booking value of around $3 billion. Oyo's founder, Ritesh Agarwal, is also planning to increase his stake in the company by buying additional shares worth Rs 550 crore. Oyo reported its first-ever profit after tax of approximately Rs 229 crore in FY24.

SoftBank-backed FirstCry to file IPO papers soon, targets raising $500-600 million

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

SoftBank-backed FirstCry to file IPO papers soon, targets raising $500-600 million

Omnichannel retailer FirstCry is set to file its draft IPO papers in the coming days, aiming to raise $500-600 million at a valuation of $4-5 billion. The company specializes in selling products for kids and mothers online and offline. Three Indian family investment offices recently invested around Rs 435 crore in FirstCry. SoftBank, the largest investor, is looking to dilute its stake to under 26% to comply with FDI laws. Ola Electric, another SoftBank portfolio company, is also expected to file its IPO papers soon.

Booking Profits: How IPO-Bound OYO Turned Things Around In FY24

Inc42 · 1y ago

Booking Profits: How IPO-Bound OYO Turned Things Around In FY24

Hospitality company OYO is set to refile its draft prospectus for an initial public offering (IPO) and is working on refinancing its debt before going public. Sources suggest that the OYO IPO might be delayed for up to a year as the company awaits the terms of refinancing for a $660 million loan. OYO has been focusing on cutting costs and improving its operating efficiency, with a particular focus on spiritual travel, which has shown promising growth. While competition is stiff in some markets, OYO has found success in Nordic countries, Southeast Asia, and parts of the UK and US.

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