What coverage agrees on
The reporting broadly agrees that SoftBank sold Lenskart shares worth about Rs 2,888 crore in a block deal and that the transaction reduced its stake. The accounts also agree on the Rs 641.75 per share price.
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SoftBank sells Rs 2,888 crore Lenskart stake
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SoftBank sold 4.5 crore Lenskart shares in a block deal for about Rs 2,888 crore.
The shares were sold at Rs 641.75 each, according to exchange-based reporting.
The transaction cut SoftBank's holding in the eyewear retailer.
One report said the sale took SoftBank's total returns in Lenskart to 5.7 times.
Why it mattersThis massive secondary share sale shows shifting investor dynamics in a major retail brand.
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Another report said 25 institutional buyers took part, including Societe Generale, Goldman Sachs, and Motilal Oswal.
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Some details remain dependent on the specific report, including the buyer mix and the way the sale is described. One account also notes earlier large sell-offs and later financial results, while the headline-only item provides less detail, so the full context could be updated with additional reporting.
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The coverage stays focused on the transaction itself, with exchange data and deal terms forming the main verified details. It reports the size of the stake sold, the price per share, and the approximate value generated. Some items add buyer names and note that the sale reduced SoftBank's holding. One report also links the sale to SoftBank's total returns from Lenskart.
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How the coverage developed
SoftBank Sells 2.6% Lenskart Stake for Rs 2,888 Cr
Rediff MoneyWiz
SoftBank pares nearly 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore
The Economic Times
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SoftBank sells Lenskart shares worth Rs 2,888 crore, aggregate returns at 5.7x
Quick source take
Japanese technology investor SoftBank has sold a 2.6 percent stake in eyewear retailer Lenskart through a block deal on Monday. Exchange data indicates that SoftBank offloaded 4.5 crore shares at a price of Rs 641.75 each, generating approximately Rs 2,888 crore. Following this transaction, exchange data shows that SoftBank's holding in the company will decrease from its previous level. The stock sale brings SoftBank's total returns from its investment in Lenskart to 5.7 times.
SoftBank sells Rs 2,888 crore worth shares in Lenskart; Societe Generale, Goldman Sachs, Motilal Oswal among…
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SoftBank has reportedly sold shares worth Rs 2,888 crore in Lenskart Solutions through a market transaction. According to the report, 25 institutional buyers acquired the equity stake sold by SoftBank. The buyers included prominent financial institutions such as Societe Generale, Goldman Sachs, and Motilal Oswal. The transaction involved a significant equity stake being exchanged among the buyers at a price of Rs 641.75 per share.
Lenskart investors sell over $1 Bn stake in 3 months; SoftBank offloads another $300 Mn
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SoftBank has executed its second large sell-off in Lenskart by offloading another 4.5 crore shares for approximately Rs 2,888 crore via a block deal. The transaction reduced SoftBank's stake from its previous holding reported as of July. This sale follows similar large institutional sell-offs by early investors like the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Temasek over recent months. Lenskart recently reported strong financial performance with revenue growth and a profit during its quarterly results.
Lenskart block deal: SoftBank Vision Fund II offloads ₹2,888 crore stake
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SVF II Lightbulb sold 4.5 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions worth Rs 2,887.9 crore in a block deal on the BSE on Monday, August 24. The transaction was executed at an average price of Rs 641.75 per share, with Societe Generale ODI purchasing a portion of the shares. Sources had previously indicated that a floor price was set at a discount to the previous closing price. Additionally, Lenskart reported a year-on-year increase in revenue and profit after tax for the June quarter.