On the other hand, IPCL's business portfolio predominantly consists of commodity polymers, which makes it prone to earnings volatility and cyclical risk. The merger provides shareholders of IPCL an opportunity to de-risk their investment by participating in the growth opportunities at RIL.
The merger will be earnings accretive for RIL's shareholders at the proposed merger ratio. This merger will also facilitate the integration of management resources with economic interest while providing for free flow of products and intellectual capital between the two companies.
The proposed merger is in line with industry trends, which will help achieving scale, size, integration, and enhanced financial strength along with the flexibility to pursue futuregrowth opportunities, both organic and inorganic, within and outside India.