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Reliance Industries Takes Full Control of Viacom18 Media After Share Conversion

by Harry
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Viacom18 Media, a prominent player in the Indian media and entertainment landscape, is now officially a direct subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). This pivotal shift follows the conversion of over 24.61 crore compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) into equity shares, cementing RIL’s direct ownership.

Reliance Industries had previously maintained its significant influence through Network18 Media & Investments, where Viacom18 functioned as a material subsidiary. However, with the share conversion finalized on December 30, 2024, the landscape has shifted.

The Strategic Move and Its Mechanics

On December 30, Reliance Industries executed the conversion of 24,61,33,682 CCPS into an equal number of equity shares. The move had been greenlit by shareholders of Network18 earlier, ensuring a smooth transition.

According to a regulatory filing, RIL stated, “Consequently, Viacom18 has become a subsidiary of the company effective December 30, 2024, and has ceased to be a subsidiary of Network18. The company received intimation of allotment of equity shares from Viacom18 on December 30, 2024.”

This corporate maneuver strengthens RIL’s direct hold on Viacom18, providing a more streamlined governance structure for the media enterprise.

Reliance Industries corporate office building

RIL’s Stake in Viacom18: The Numbers

Before the conversion, Reliance Industries held a 70.49% stake in Viacom18 on a fully diluted basis, as detailed in an earlier disclosure from November 14, 2024. This included:

  • 5.57 crore equity shares
  • 24.61 crore CCPS

Post-conversion, RIL’s direct equity shareholding in Viacom18 surged to 83.88%, even as the fully diluted stake remained constant at 70.49%. This reinforces RIL’s majority control while Network18 relinquishes its ownership role.

Implications for Network18 and Viacom18

Network18 Media & Investments, which had long been the intermediary through which RIL exercised control over Viacom18, now steps back from its role. The regulatory filing emphasized that Network18 no longer holds sway over Viacom18.

For Viacom18, this change signifies a direct line to RIL’s extensive resources and strategic leadership, a potential boon for the company’s operations and ambitions in India’s competitive media sector.

What’s Next for Reliance’s Media Strategy?

This restructuring aligns with Reliance Industries’ broader strategy to fortify its footprint in India’s dynamic media and entertainment sector. By directly managing Viacom18, RIL could expedite decision-making processes, explore new partnerships, and bolster content creation and distribution capabilities.

Viacom18, known for its strong portfolio of television channels, streaming platforms, and production units, stands to benefit from this tighter integration with its parent company. It remains to be seen how this move will influence its competitive positioning against major players like Disney Star and Sony-Zee in the ever-intensifying Indian market.

Harry

Harry

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