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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tikona Infinet settles CCD dues with L&T Finance, moves to exit insolvency process
Mumbai-based Tikona Infinet Pvt Ltd moves to settle its dues related to Series 'E' Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) with L&T Finance Ltd, bringing closure to the insolvency resolution process against the broadband services provider. The process for formal withdrawal of the insolvency petition from the NCLT is currently underway, said the company in its release. 'It was a dispute amongst the shareholders about Coupon Rights,' said Prakash Bajpai, founder and chief executive of Tikona Infinet , in a statement. 'I am glad to inform that a settlement agreement has been executed already, which will settle all disputes amicably between LTF Limited and the other majority shareholders. A withdrawal application to NCLT is under process,' he added. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had admitted Tikona Infinet under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) in an application filed by L&T Finance with the observation that even though certain CCDs are structured for conversion into equity, they may still be considered financial debt if the coupon payment obligation is absolute. L&T Finance had approached the tribunal alleging a default of Rs 116.01 crore in unpaid coupon payments on Series 'E' Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) by the company. In the case, Tikona Infinet had maintained that the instruments in question were classified as equity securities and did not qualify as financial debt under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The company had also argued that the alleged coupon entitlements were subject to the availability of distributable cash and were like dividends, not debt. L&T Finance had argued that the broadband internet provider defaulted on its dues in August 2024. The lender also argued that the company failed to honour the coupon payments on Series 'E' CCDs held by the petitioner. In this case, senior counsel Mustafa Doctor, along with Murtaza Kachwalla of Argus Partners, appeared for L&T Finance, whereas Tikona Infinet was represented by advocate Shyam Kapadia and Munaf Virjee of law firm AMR Law.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tikona Infinet settles CCD dues with L&T Finance, moves to exit insolvency process
Mumbai-based Tikona Infinet Pvt Ltd moves to settle its dues related to Series 'E' Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) with L&T Finance Ltd, bringing closure to the insolvency resolution process against the broadband services provider. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare The process for formal withdrawal of the insolvency petition from the NCLT is currently underway, said the company in its release. 'It was a dispute amongst the shareholders about Coupon Rights,' said Prakash Bajpai, founder and chief executive of Tikona Infinet, in a statement. 'I am glad to inform that a settlement agreement has been executed already, which will settle all disputes amicably between LTF Limited and the other majority shareholders. A withdrawal application to NCLT is under process,' he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Belly Fat Removal Without Surgery in Morocco: The Price Might Surprise You Belly Fat Removal | Search Ads Get Info Undo The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had admitted Tikona Infinet under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) in an application filed by L&T Finance with the observation that even though certain CCDs are structured for conversion into equity, they may still be considered financial debt if the coupon payment obligation is absolute. L&T Finance had approached the tribunal alleging a default of Rs 116.01 crore in unpaid coupon payments on Series 'E' Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) by the company. Live Events In the case, Tikona Infinet had maintained that the instruments in question were classified as equity securities and did not qualify as financial debt under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The company had also argued that the alleged coupon entitlements were subject to the availability of distributable cash and were like dividends, not debt. L&T Finance had argued that the broadband internet provider defaulted on its dues in August 2024. The lender also argued that the company failed to honour the coupon payments on Series 'E' CCDs held by the petitioner. In this case, senior counsel Mustafa Doctor, along with Murtaza Kachwalla of Argus Partners, appeared for L&T Finance, whereas Tikona Infinet was represented by advocate Shyam Kapadia and Munaf Virjee of law firm AMR Law.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NCLT admits L&T Finance plea against Tikona Infinet over unpaid dues
The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal ( NCLT ) has admitted L&T Finance 's application to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against Tikona Infinet . The financial creditor has alleged a default of ₹116.01 crore in unpaid coupon payments on Series 'E' Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs). The tribunal, while admitting a wireless broadband services provider company, also appointed Dhiren Shantilal Shah as the interim resolution professional (IRP) of the company. "CCDs can be hybrid instruments and can have the effect of debt inherent in them. The determination of the nature of the instrument shall depend on the facts and circumstances of each case," observed a bench of judicial member KR Saji Kumar and Technical Member Anil Raj Chellan in its 44-page order. "While it may be correct that certain CCDs are structured for mandatory conversion into equity shares at a specified date or upon certain events without any obligation for repayment of principal, it can still qualify as financial debt so long as the payment of the coupon is an absolute obligation on the corporate debtor (Tikona Infinet)," added the tribunal in its order of May 1, which was made available recently. Before the tribunal's order, senior counsel Mustafa Doctor, along with Murtaza Kachwalla of Argus Partners, appeared for L&T Finance and argued that the company failed to honour the coupon payments on Series 'E' CCDs held by the petitioner. The parties entered into a share subscription agreement (SSA) in August 2017, which was subsequently revised in 2018. The lender argued that the broadband internet provider defaulted on its dues in August 2024. Countering this, advocate Shyam Kapadia and Munaf Virjee of law firm AMR Law appeared for Tikona Infinet and argued that the Series E Convertibles have been classified as equity instruments in the balance sheet of the company and not as financial liabilities. "The Transaction documents impose no obligation on the corporate debtor (Tikona) to redeem or repay the principal amount of the Series 'E' CCDs," argued Tikona Infinet. "Accordingly, the claim for coupon payments cannot qualify as financial debt, and in the absence of financial debt, the present application under Section 7 of the Code is legally untenable," it further added. Nipun Singhvi, founding partner of NSA Legal, said It's an interesting and important judgement as the irrespective of conversion, CCD have been held to be financial debt. "This gives hope to several investors who have invested in hybrid instruments and can now trigger insolvency proceedings. Further, it also puts to rest arguments of alternative remedies upholding financial creditor initiation," said Singhvi.
