Deccan Chronicle Holdings (Delisted) share news and announcements
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Formerly Deccan Chronicle Hold
Last traded ₹2.07 on 14 Sep 2015
Delisted on 23 Aug 2017.
Deccan Chronicle Holdings share news and announcements
312 announcements, routine notices left out, newest first. Page 6 of 7.
Dec 2008
31 Dec · Meeting
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that pursuant to section 192A of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Passing of the Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001, the following draft resolution relating to Buy back of Equity Shares of the Company and alteration of Articles of Association of the company and appointment of statutory auditors of the Company to act jointly with the existing auditor of the company are proposed to be passed by Postal Ballot: (1) Special Resolution to accord the consent of the members of the Company for the alteration of the Articles of Association of the Company with respect to buy back of equity shares of the Company. (2) Special Resolution to accord the consent of the members of the Company for the buy back of equity shares of the Company. (3) Ordinary Resolution to accord the consent of the members of the Company for the appointment of M/s B S R and Co, chartered accountants as statutory auditors to act jointly with existing auditors of the Company. The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Y Koteswara Rao, Practicing Company Secretary as Scrutinizer for conducting this Postal Ballot voting process in a fair and transparent manner. The duly completed and signed form should reach the Scrutinizer not later than the closing of working hours on January 22, 2009. The Chairman or Managing Director of the Company will announce the results on January 27, 2009. A copy of Notice of the Postal Ballot shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.18 Dec · Dividend
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that January 05, 2009 will be the payment date with respect to Interim Dividend for the year 2008-2009 declared by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on December 16, 2008.16 Dec · Dividend
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding outcome of the Board Meeting held on December 16, 2008 as follows: (1) Declaration of Interim Dividend: The Board declared an Interim Dividend of 100% (Face value of Equity Share Rs.2/-) for the Financial Year 2008-2009. (2) Buy back of equity shares: The Board approved the proposal for buy back of equity shares of Rs.2/- each of the fully paid up equity share capital of the Company, at a price not exceeding Rs.100 per equity share aggregating to Rs. 180 Crores from equity shareholders other than the Promoters and persons in control of the Company subject to approval of shareholders through postal ballot, SEBI and other regulatory approvals. The maximum number of shares to be bought back through the Stock Exchanges shall not exceed 3,50,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each which represents 14.29 % of the paid up capital of the Company. However the Promoter Holding in the Company shall not exceed 75% of the Paid up capital of the Company post buy back. The minimum number of Equity Shares (minimum buy back shares) to be bought back is 1,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each.(3) Appointment of M/s. BSR and Co as Joint Statutory Auditors: The Board approved the proposal for appointment of M/s. BSR and Co, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2008-2009 to act jointly with existing Statutory Auditors M/s C B Mouli & Associates, Chartered Accountants subject to the approval of shareholders through postal ballot.8 Dec · Board meeting
To consider the following items : 1) Declaration of Interim Dividend for the financial year 2008-2009 and record date for the payment of interim dividend will be December 23, 2008 if declared. 2) Proposal for buyback of equity shares of the Company and approve the draft notice for the buy back of equity shares through postal ballot. 3) Proposal for appointment of M/s. BSR and Co, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2008-2009 to act jointly with existing Statutory Auditors M/s C B Mouli & Associates, Chartered Accountants.
Nov 2008
28 Nov · Disclosure
Acquisition of Equity Shares of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Oct 2008
31 Oct · Results
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the half year ended on 30-SEP-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 41997 lacs for half year ending on 30-SEP-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 10625 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2008.31 Oct · Results
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-SEP-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 22643 lacs for quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 4527 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008.29 Oct · Updates
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "KPMG Corporate Finance has been mandated to run the process to identify the strategic buyers for Deccan Chargers an IPL-Franchise for Hyderabad Team".21 Oct · Board meeting
Meeting on 31 Oct 2008: “Unaudited financial results for qtr ended September 30, 2008”17 Oct · Change in registered office
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The Registered Office of the Company has been shifted from 6-3-898, Rajbhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad- 500 082 to 36, Sarojini Devi road, Secunderabad- 500 003 with effect from 14th October, 2008."1 Oct · Meeting
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 30, 2008, the shareholders of the Company have approved the following: 1. Adoption of audited Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2008, Profit and Loss Account for the period ended on that date and the Reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors thereon. 2. Declaration of 100% final dividend i.e. Rs.2/- on the equity shares of Rs.2/- each for the year 2007-2008 and confirmation 50% interim dividend declared and paid by the Company during the year. 3. Re-appointment of Mr. M Sukumar Reddy, Director retire by rotation. 4.Appointment of M/s. C. B. Mouli & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad as Statutory Auditors. 5. Appointment of Mr. Krishan Premnarayen as Independent Director whose period of office shall be liable to retire by rotation.
Sep 2008
24 Sep · Dividend
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that October 07, 2008 is the payment date for the final dividend by the company for the financial year 2007-08 which will be declared at the ensuing Annual General Meeting to be held on September 30, 2008.24 Sep · Updates
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Company has increased its Advertisement Tariff across all its editions by 50% with effect from October 01, 2008.
Aug 2008
18 Aug · Meeting
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on September 30, 2008 and the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from September 15, 2008 to September 22, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting of the Company and payment of final dividend.
Jul 2008
21 Jul · Board meeting
Inter-alia to consider and take on record the Audited Financial Results of the Company for the 1st quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Jun 2008
30 Jun · Dividend
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on June 30, 2008 has recommended payment of final dividend of Rs.2/- per share (100%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2008 in addition to interim dividend of Rs.1/- per share (50%) paid, thereby making a total dividend of Rs.3/- per share of the face value of Rs.2/- (150%) for the year.20 Jun · Business
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The Company has launched its Mumbai Edition of "Financial Chronicle" on 20th June, 2008 in association with the "International Herald Tribune" and the Financial Chronicle will also carry a daily special Four (4)-page global news section from the "International Herald Tribune"".13 Jun · Updates
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "(1). The New York Times Company owners of the "International Herald Tribune" has proposed and is in discussion to acquire a 5% Equity stake in Sieger Solutions Limited a 100% subsidiary of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited subject to statutory approvals and respective Board approvals. (2). The Financial Chronicle published from Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore will now be published in association with the "International Herald Tribune", besides the Financial Chronicle will also carry a daily special Four (4)-page global news section from the "International Herald Tribune".13 Jun · Board meeting
Inter-alia to consider and take on record the Audited Financial Results of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2008.12 Jun · News Verification
News Verification : The media had reports that Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. may place 5% equity of Sieger Solutions to International Herald Tribune, for $750 million. The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the officials of the company. Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has vide its letter inter-alia stated, "We deny that we have given any news/information to the media. The Company will first inform the Exchanges about any developments in the company."
May 2008
26 May · Business
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "The Company has launched its Bangalore Edition of English Daily "Deccan Chronicle" and "Financial Chronicle" on 26th May, 2008."
Apr 2008
25 Apr · Results
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "The Company will submit Audited Financial Results for the Financial Year ending 31.03.2008 on or before 30th June, 2008 instead of submitting Un-Audited Financial Results for the last quarter ending 31.03.2008".23 Apr · Disclosure
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the Quarterly Disclosure in Form "D" under Clause 13(4) & (6) of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 1992 in respect of Directors Shares holding. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.16 Apr · Updates
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange vide its letted dated April 16, 2008 that: "(1) Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited has launched its New Financial Daily "Financial Chronicle" today with editions in Hyderabad and Chennai. (2) Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited has increased its Advertisement Tariff across all its editions by 30% with immediate effect".
Jan 2008
28 Jan · Updates
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited has received a certificate from ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulation) for having reached average net paid sales of over 1 Million copies per day for the period July-December, 2007".28 Jan · Board meeting
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board Meeting held on January 28, 2008. The Board of Directors approved the following: 1) Formation of a Joint Venture Company together with Group M (a WPP Company) to explore and create a substantial market in the Sport and Event Management space through its wholly owned subsidiary Sieger Solutions Limited. 2) The Board has taken on record the winning of bid of Indian Premier League (IPL) for Hyderabad Team. 3) The Board has approved the launch of a Financial Daily and has appointed Mr. Shubhrangshu Roy as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the same venture. 4) The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohit Mohan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Odyssey India Limited (Earlier Head Operations Walmart International).18 Jan · Board meeting
To inter alia, consider and take on record Un-audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2007.
Dec 2007
3 Dec · Investments by FIIs/ NRIs
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "RBI vide press release: 2007-2008/738 dated November, 30, 2007 have notified that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)/Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can purchase equity shares of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited through the secondary market under Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) as the holding of FII's in the Company has gone below 24% of its paid-up capital".
Oct 2007
26 Oct · Buy back / Others
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The Board of Directors approved the following: (1) Buy back of equity shares: The proposal for buy back of equity shares of the Company up to a maximum of Rs.250 crores (Rs.2500 Million) and up to a maximum price of Rs.250 per share out of the free reserves of the Company after obtaining the necessary approvals from shareholders and satisfying other statutory requirements (2) Private placement in 100% subsidiary- Sieger Solutions Limited: Private placement up to 24% in its currently held 100% subsidiary Sieger Solutions Limited with a floor enterprise value of Rs.1500 crores (Rs.15000 Million) and ceiling of Rs.1800 crores ( Rs.18000 Million) (3) Appointment of Independent Director: Mr. Krishna Premnarayen has been appointed as additional director (Independent director)."17 Oct · Board meeting
To inter alia, consider the following: (1) To take on record Un-audited Financial results of the Company for the quarter and half year ended on September 30, 2007. (2) To consider a proposal for Buy-back of shares. (3) To consider private placement of equity in its 100% subsidiary Sieger Solutions Limited.12 Oct · Conversion of FCCBs
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Share/Debenture Allotment Committee of the Company at its meeting held on October 12, 2007 has converted 2000 FCCB's and allotted 8,32,955 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each as per the terms of the FCCB issue to the following : (1) Name of the Bond holder/Allottee - BSMA Ltd - 2000 no. of bonds held - 832955 No. of Equity shares allotted.
Sep 2007
4 Sep · Corporate action
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from September 24, 2007 to September 29, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting of the Company.3 Sep · Meeting
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Company will be held on September 29, 2007.
Aug 2007
3 Aug · Dividend
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "The 23rd August, 2007 will be the payment date with respect to Interim Dividend for the year 2007-2008 declared by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 27.06.2007".
Jul 2007
27 Jul · Dividend
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on July 27, 2007 declared an Interim Dividend of 50% (Face value of Share Rs.2/-) for the F.Y. 2007-2008 and announced August 14, 2007 as the record date.25 Jul · Disclosure
He propose to acquire 49173416 Equity Shares representing 20.15% of the total paid up equity Share capital of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited from the following transferors: 1) T Venkattram Reddy & 2) T Vinayak Ravi Reddy. The mode of proposed acquisition is by way of Interse Transfer (among promoters) and the date of proposed acquisition is August 01, 2007. The proposed acquisition price per share is Not Applicable as it is a Transfer by way of Gift. The shareholding of P K Iyer after the proposed acquisition would be 49,692,416 shares aggregating to 20.36% of the shares/voting rights of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited.20 Jul · Board meeting
Meeting on 27 Jul 2007: “Unaudited financial results for quarter ended June 30, 2007”
Jun 2007
22 Jun · Conversion of FCCBs
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Share/Debenture Allotment Committee of the Company at its meeting held on June 22, 2007 has converted 6550 FCCB's and allotted 27,27,935 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each as per the terms of the FCCB issue, the details of which shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.8 Jun · Conversion of FCCBs
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Share/Debenture Allotment Committee of the Company at its meeting held on 08.06.2007 has converted 1300 FCCB's and allotted 5,41,410 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each as per the terms of the FCCB issue to the following:- (1) Name/ Address of the Bond Holder/ Allottee - Swiss Finance Corp (Mauritius) Ltd, HSBC, Mumbai; No. of Bonds held - 1300; No. of Equity Shares allotted - 541410.
May 2007
15 May · Miscellaneous
Members are requested to refer to the message broadcasted on May 15, 2007 regarding Conversion of 3000 FCCBs and consequent allotment of 4,99,765 Equity Share of Rs.2/- each as per the terms of the FCCB issue to Goldman Sachs Investment (Mauritius) I Ltd. In this regard, now the Company has informed the Exchange to ignore the same.15 May · Conversion of FCCBs
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Share Allotment Committee of the Company at its meeting held on 15.05.2007 has allotted 12,49,435 Equity Share of Rs.2/- each as per the terms of the FCCB issue to the following:- (1) Name/ Address of the Bond Holder/ Allottee - Goldman Sachs Investment (Mauritius) I Ltd., FCCB Standard Chartered Bank SEC Services, Mumbai; No. of Bonds held - 3000; No. of Equity Shares allotted - 1249435; DP ID/ Client ID - IN 301524 /30006262;Distinctive Numbers - 239525811 to 240775245.15 May · Conversion of FCCBs
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Share Allotment Committee of the Company at its meeting held on 11.05.2007 has allotted 4,99,765 Equity Share of Rs.2/- each as per the terms of the FCCB issue to the following:- (1) Name/ Address of the Bond Holder/ Allottee - Goldman Sachs Investment (Mauritius) I Ltd., FCCB Standard Chartered Bank SEC Services, Mumbai; No. of Bonds held - 3000; No. of Equity Shares allotted - 1249435; Distinctive Numbers - 239525811 to 240775245.11 May · Conversion of FCCBs
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "the Share Allotment Committee of the Company at its meeting held on 11.05.2007 has allotted 4,99,765 Equity Share of Rs.2/- each as per the terms of the FCCB issue to the following:- (1) Name/ Address of the Bond Holder/ Allottee:- Swiss Finance Corp. (Mauritius) Ltd, HSBC, Mumbai, S K Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai -400025; No. of Bonds held:- 1200; No. of Equity Shares allotted:- 499765; DP ID/Client ID:- IN 300142/10598160; Distinctive Numbers:- 239026045 to 239525810".
Apr 2007
27 Apr · Board meeting
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors approved the following: (1) Estimates and guidance for the Financial Year ending 31st March 2008:- Total Revenue: Rs.750-800 Crores, EPS (Face value Rs.2/-): Rs.11-12; (2) Change in Designation of Mr. T Vinayak Ravi Reddy and Mr.P K Iyer:- Mr. T Vinayak Ravi Reddy, Managing Director has been re-designated as Vice Chairman (an Executive position) and Mr. P K Iyer, Executive Director has been re-designated as Managing Director. The other terms and conditions of appointment remain unchanged; (3) Bangalore Edition of Deccan Chronicle:- The printing of the Bangalore edition of Deccan Chronicle is expected to commence in the current fiscal year.19 Apr · Board meeting
To consider and take on record the Un-Audited Financial Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Further the Board would also considered the following : (1) Estimates and guidance for the Financial Year ending March 31, 2008. (2) Change in Designation and responsibilities of Mr. T Vinayak Ravi Reddy, Managing Director and Mr. P K Iyer, Executive Director.11 Apr · Miscellaneous
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The Company has raised its advertisement tariff by 30% with effect from May 2007 across segments".
Mar 2007
26 Mar · Conversion of FCCBs
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "the Share Allotment Committee of the Company at its meeting held on 23.03.2007 has allotted 20,82,385 Equity Share of Rs.2 each as per the terms of the FCCB issue to the following:- (1) Name/ Address of the Bond Holder/ Allottee :- Kuvera Fund Limited HSBC Custody and Clearing SK Ahire Marg, Worli Mumbai - 400 025; No. of Bonds held :- 500; No. of Equity Shares allotted :- 208235; DP ID/Client ID - IN 300142/10557303; Distinctive Numbers :- 236943661 to 237151895, (2) Name/ Address of the Bond Holder/ Allottee :- Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius Private Limited FCCB Conversion Ac, 2nd Floor, Ramnord House Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 18; No. of Bonds held - 4000; No. of Equity Shares allotted - 1665915; DP ID/Client ID - IN 300054/10010085; Distinctive Numbers - 237151896 to 238817810. (3) Name/ Address of the Bond Holder/ Allottee :- ITF Mauritius Limited 1st Floor, Manor House CNR ST George Chazel Steets Port Louis Mauritius; No. of Bonds held :- 500; No. of Equity Shares allotted :- 208235; DP ID/Client ID - IN 301348/20010539; Distinctive Numbers :- 238817811 to 239026045; Total; No. of Bonds held :- 5000; No. of Equity Shares allotted :- 2082385".21 Mar · E-mail ID for Investor Complaints
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "The Company had created a separate e-mail ID i.e [email protected] for shareholders grievances".5 Mar · Corporate action
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed Exchange regarding the result of the Postal Ballot announced on March 05, 2007. The shareholders of the company have approved the sub-division of Equity Share of the Company to Rs.2/- per share from the existing Face Value of Rs.10/- per share. The company has submitted to the Exchange copies of the result of Postal Ballot announced on March 05, 2007 and Scrutinizer's report. The company has further informed the Exchange that: "The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on Monday 5th March, 2007 fixed Wednesday the 21st March, 2007 as the Record Date with respect to Stock Split of Equity Shares of the Company to Rs.2/- per share from the existing Face Value of Rs.10/- per share". The details of the Result of Postal Ballot and Scrutinizer's Report shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Feb 2007
28 Feb · Board meeting
The result of Postal Ballot will be announced on 5th March, 2007 with respect to the sub-division of Equity Share Capital of the Company to Rs. 2/- per share from the existing Face Value of Rs. 10/- per share. We also inform you that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on 5th March, 2007 inter-alia to consider and fix the Record Date for the proposed Stock Split of Equity Shares of the Company to Rs. 2/- per share from the existing Face Value of Rs. 10/- per share.