Q - Who are the promoters of GTL Infra?
A - Global Holding Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (GHC) is the holding company of Global Group, and is the promoter of GTL Infrastructure Limited.
GHC is 100% owned by Mr. Manoj Tirodkar through Global Trust. |
Q - What are the milestones of the company?
- GTL Infrastructure Limited was incorporated on February 4th, 2004 under The Companies Act, 1956 as GTL Engineering & Managed Network Services Limited. The name of the Company was thereafter changed to GTL Infrastructure Limited on February 1st, 2005.
- On November 9th 2006, GTL Infrastructure Ltd. (GTL Infra) was listed on BSE and NSE at a market cap of Rs. 1397 crs, becoming the first company in Asia Pacific to get listed in the Shared Telecom Infrastructure space
- In October 2007, the Company raised its Equity Share Capital from Rs. 336.40 Crores to Rs. 672.80 Crores through the issue of 1:1 rights to its existing Shareholders. These rights were issued at par.
- The company has successfully closed on Unsecured Zero Coupon FCCB issue of Rs 1,000 Cr (USD 250 mn) combined with a green shoe option of RS 200 Cr (USD 50 mn) at Yield to Maturity (Y-T-M) of 6.9%. The issue received extraordinary response from about 90 global investors with offerings worth more than Rs 40 bn (USD 1 bn)
- Warrants issue - 2007
- The promoters and investors of GTL Infrastructure Limited (GTL Infra), have committed fresh investments to the tune of Rs 1100 Crores (USD 275 million) by investment into warrants
- Financial Closure - 2008
- GTL Infra successfully achieved the financial closure for the rollout of 23,700 towers across India with a total project cost of Rs. 7,265 Crores (USD 1.80 Bn). The project is being financed through a mix of debt and equity. The company has raised Rs. 2,905 Crores (USD 726 Mn) by way of equity offerings and quasi equity instruments like Preferential Warrants and Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB). The company has received aggregate Debt sanctions of Rs. 4,999 Crores (USD 1.24 Bn) for the project, from international and domestic banks, and financial institutions.
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Q - What is the core business of the company?
A - GTL Infra’s business model of infrastructure sharing is based on building, owning, operating and maintaining passive telecom infrastructure sites capable of hosting multiple service providers (CMSPs, Wireless Broadband).
The model enables the operators to convert their capital expenditure to a fixed and predictable operational expenditure allowing them to divert precious capital towards core activities.
GTL Infra’s expertise lies in providing robust passive infrastructure solutions to telecom service providers thus adding value to their service by optimizing cost structure and enhancing reach. In India, presently, the company has a portfolio of 9951 towers in 20 circles. By March 2011, it aims to erect 23,700 towers across India across all 22 telecom circles. |
Q - How many countries does GTL Infra operate out of?
A - Currently GTL Infra is focusing on the opportunity presented by the Indian Telecom industry.
In India, presently, the company has a portfolio of 9951 towers in 20 circles. By March 2011, it aims to erect 23,700 towers across India across all 23 telecom circles. |
Q - What are the strengths of the company?
- National level player with Nation wide presence
- Largest Tower Portfolio amongst the Independent Tower companies
- Experienced management team & Promoters
- Financial strength
- Value add through connectivity solutions through In building Solutions and Back Haul
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Q - How many employees does the company have?
A - As of March 2009, the company is having a employee base of 185 |
Q - What was GTL Infra’s revenue in FY2008-09?
A - GTL Infra’s revenues for the year FY 09 are Rs 220.84 Crores (USD 44.83 Million) |
Q - How can I acquire GTL Infra annual report?
A - The latest annual report for FY 2008-09 is available on GTL Infra corporate website’s investors section
You may also directly download it by clicking here |
Q - How can I get GTL Infra Logos?
A - GTL Infra Corporate Logo is available in the Press Kit section. (Path: gtlinfra.com> Media> Press Kit > GTL Infra Logo).
The Press Kit section also includes GTL Infra Positioning Statement and Press Contact information. |
Q - Where is the GTL Infrastructure Corporate office?
A - GTL Infra Corporate office is located at:
412 Janmabhoomi Chambers
29 W.H. Marg Ballard Estate
Mumbai 400038
Tel: +91-22-2261 3010
Fax: +91-22-2261 9649 |
Q - Which are the group companies of Global Group?
A - Global Holding Corporation (GHC) comprises companies like;
GTL Limited*: India’s largest network services player
GTL Infrastructure*: Largest third party tower company in India
Global Towers: Manufacturers towers for telecom and transmission sector
Global Projects: Procurement and project services
Global Innovsource: Recruitment and staffing services
Global Proserv: KPO and BPO services
*Listed Companies |
