Did Warburg Pincus make 120% or just 6.4% compounded from Havells investment?
Sucheta Dalal 03 Jun 2013

The Economic Times reported that Warburg Pincus made 2.2 times on its investment in Havells. What was the compounded return in dollar-adjusted terms? A simple calculation shows that Warburg Pincus actually made only 55% returns in dollar terms over seven year or 6.4% compounded


Moneylife Digital Team


According to the Economic Times, private equity firm Warburg Pincus has made 2.2 times return in Havells India, apparently an example of great investment prowess. Warburg Pincus has exited Havells by selling its entire stake of 46.07 lakh shares, while its group company, Seacrest Investment, has sold 58.2 lakh shares of Havells, according to information disclosed to the stock exchanges.

 

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