Ajanta Pharma Buyback 2023 vs Sportking India Buyback 2023

The buyback is being undertaken for the following reasons:

1. The buyback will help the company to return surplus cash to its equity shareholders broadly in proportion to their shareholding, thereby enhancing the overall return to shareholders.
2. The buyback consists of a reservation for the small shareholder. The company believes that this reservation for small shareholders would benefit a large number of public shareholders who would get classified as "small shareholders".
3. The buyback may help in improving return on equity, reduction in the equity base, thereby leading to a long-term increase in shareholders' value.
4. The Buyback gives an option to the shareholders holding Equity Shares of the Company, who can choose to participate and get cash in lieu of Equity Shares or they may choose not to participate and enjoy a resultant increase in their percentage shareholding, post the Buyback offer.
5. The buyback may lead to a reduction in outstanding Equity Shares, an improvement in earnings per equity share, and an enhanced return on equity.

The Buyback offers the following advantages:

a) The Buyback will help the Company to distribute surplus cash to its shareholders in proportion to their shareholding. 

b) The Buyback may help in improving financial ratios such as Earnings per share, Return on equity, by reducing the equity base of the Company. It will also lead to long term increase in shareholder's value.