Asian Paints to buy 51% stake in Ethiopia-based Kadisco Paint.

Asian Paints will acquire 51% stake in Ethiopia-based Kadisco Paint through its Singapore-based subsidiary Berger International for an undisclosed sum.

'Berger International Limited, Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Asian Paints (International) Limited on October 22, 2014 has signed a share purchase agreement and other definitive agreements and documents to acquire 51% stake in Kadisco,' Asian Paints informed the BSE.

Kadisco is one of the leading paint companies in Ethiopia and is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of decorative paints, industrial paints, automotive paints, other coatings and adhesives in Ethiopia, it added.

The consideration for the acquisition will be disclosed on closing and completion of the transaction, it said.

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