Imagicaa shares rally nearly 15% in 2 days as co gets nod for proposal to write off Rs 571 crore debt

Shares of Mumbai-based theme park and entertainment company,  Imagicaaworld Entertainment have climbed nearly 15 percent over the last 2 days. The spike started on Wednesday, when the stock rose 10 percent after the company announced it had received approvals to write-off debt to the tune of Rs 571.76 crores. The stock rallied a further 4 percent on Thursday.

The write-off is part of a debt resolution plan entered into by Malpani Parks and Aditya Birla ARC (Asset Reconstruction Company) a year ago in June 2022. “As the residual leg of the resolution plan, we have now written back remaining debt of Rs 571.76 crores which will reflect in our balance sheet and show the true picture as on date,” said Malpani Parks’ MD Jai Malpani. The Malpani Group had acquired a majority 66.25 percent stake in ImagicaaWorld in June 2022 through a preferential allotment of shares aggregating Rs 415 crores.

The write-off comes as good news for investors as it removes a year-long overhang over the company regarding legacy debt, and allows the management to embark on expansion plans. Malpani added, “We aim to solidify our position as a leader in the entertainment park industry, known for pushing the boundaries of entertainment.”