Craftsman Automation saw good demand for its shares from the qualified institutional buyers.
Craftsman Automation share sale via initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 3.81 times on the final day of subscription. Craftsman Automation received over 1.47 crore bids for its shares as against 38.69 lakh shares on the offer, data from the National Stock Exchange showed. A total of 51,21,100 bids were received at the cut off price, according to the NSE.
Craftsman Automation saw good demand for its shares from the qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) as the portion reserved for them was subscribed 4.91 times. Portions for retail and non-institutional investors were subscribed 1.68 and 1.37 times respectively.
Diversified engineering company
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Craftsman is the largest player in the machining of cylinder blocks and cylinder heads used in commercial vehicles and construction industry. Apart from this, it also offers products in the passenger vehicle, power transmission, marine engine segments, among others.
“Its diversification of revenue across multiple customers allows it to prevent any possible customer concentration in any of its business segments,” stated a report by SMC Global Securities dated March 10.
Strong in-house processes and designing capabilities
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The SMC report further adds that Craftsman has a ‘strong focus’ on research and development. Its manufacturing automation teams integrate robots and gantry systems, which helps in ensuring consistent quality. The report notes that Craftsman’s design capability is unique amongst its competitors.