The Board has approved the issue of upto 1,33,27,589 fully paid-up equity shares of the Company having a face value of Rs. 10/- each at a price of Rs. 975.5/- per equity share (i.e., a premium of Rs. 965.5/- per equity share) (Preferential Allotment Price) for acquisition of 100% stake in Del Monte Foods, for consideration other than cash on a preferential issue basis.