Schedule of Diffusion Engineers Ltd
| Issue open date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Issue close date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| UPI mandate deadline | 30 Sep 2024 (5 PM) |
| Allotment finalization | 01 Oct 2024 |
| Refund initiation | 03 Oct 2024 |
| Share credit | 03 Oct 2024 |
| Listing date | 04 Oct 2024 |
| Mandate end date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Lock-in end date for anchor investors (50%) | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Lock-in end date for anchor investors (remaining) | 29 Dec 2024 |
Note: The schedule is tentative. The anchor lock-in period ends 30 days after the actual allotment date for 50% of the shares and 90 days after for the remaining portion. The allotment status can be checked on the registrar's website and the exchange website.
About Diffusion Engineers Ltd
Established in 1982, Diffusion Engineers Limited is engaged in the business of manufacturing welding consumables, wear plates and wear parts, and heavy engineering machinery for core industries like cement, steel, power, mining, engineering, oil & gas, sugar, etc. It provides specialized repairs and reconditioning services for heavy machinery and equipment. Additionally, It is also involved in the trading of anti-wear powders and welding and cutting machinery. It provides a super conditioning process at its manufacturing facilities, a surface treatment solution for machine components that enhances wear resistance, eliminates stress, and improves their repairability ultimately extending their lifespan and reducing production costs. Diffusion Engineers Limited has four manufacturing units located around Nagpur.
Financials of Diffusion Engineers Ltd
Issue size
| Funds Raised in the IPO | Amount |
| Overall | ₹158 crores |
| Fresh Issue | ₹158 crores |
| Offer for sale | – |
Utilisation of proceeds
| Purpose | INR crores (%) |
| Capital expenditure | 71.38 (45.18%) |
| Setting up a new manufacturing facility | 30.39 (19.23%) |
| Working capital requirements | 22 (13.92%) |
| General corporate purposes | 34.24 (21.67%) |
Strengths
- The company has embarked on a forward integration journey, transitioning from a manufacturer of welding electrodes to producing flux-cored wires, wear plates, and wear parts, and now to heavy engineering, broadening its scope and expertise in the industry.
- The company serves a diverse clientele, which includes both OEMs who service major players in the cement, steel, and power sectors, as well as direct customers. These OEMs, in turn, service major players in their respective industries. This intricate network positions the company as a vital link in the OEM ecosystem of some of the major players in core industries.
- Over the years, The company on a standalone basis has grown from a single product to a multi-product manufacturing company. It has demonstrated consistent growth in terms of revenues and profitability.
- The company’s business operations in Nagpur, Maharashtra, boast a strategic location at the heart of the country as it ensures easy access to industries across the entire country, streamlined logistics for procurement, and timely delivery to its customers.
Risks
- The company is increasingly dependent on the domestic market for its sales. Any downturn in the domestic market could dent the company’s market share.
- The company had negative cash flows during certain fiscal years in its operating, investing, and financing activities. Sustained negative cash flows in the future would adversely affect the results of operations and financial condition.
- The company’s business is working capital intensive. Any insufficient cash flows from its operations or inability to borrow to meet its working capital requirements may materially and adversely affect the business.
- Conflict of interest may arise as some of the group companies and subsidiaries are authorized to carry on a similar line of business as the company which may lead to real or potential conflicts of interest for its promoters or directors.