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Future Enterprises Ltd

NSE: FEL BSE: 523574

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Company History

1987

  • Incorporated as Manz Wear Private Limited on Oct 12.

1991

  • Converted to public company as Manz Wear Limited on Sep 20.
  • Name changed to Pantaloon Fashions (India) Limited on Sep 25.
  • Promoted by Kishore Biyani and associates.

1992

  • Launched Pantaloon trousers, shirts, denims, and sleep suits.
  • Public issue of 2,555,000 equity shares at par in May.
  • Allotted 3,657,100 equity shares on July 28.

1994

  • Launched John Miller shirts brand.

1995

  • Launched John Miller shirts.

1996

  • Launched Yorker brand coinciding with World Cup.

1997

  • Launched women's wear, children's wear, and household products.
  • Issued 1 million Non-Cumulative Preference Shares privately.

1998

  • Introduced Shrishti Salwar Kameez range.
  • Added knitted T-shirts to products.

1999

  • Opened family store at Crossroads, Mumbai.
  • Name changed to Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd.
  • Set up trouser plant in Mumbai with 1,200 pieces/day capacity.
  • Set up JV sportswear company with Jadeja.

2000

  • Allotted 1 million equity shares to ICICI Structured Products Fund at Rs 33 premium.
  • Launched stainfree Scotchgard formal shirts and trousers.

2001

  • Alliance with Arvind Mills for fabric and apparel supply.
  • Finalised 50,000 sq ft leasing deal for Rs 25 lakh.
  • Issued 4 million equity shares to promoters preferentially.
  • Tied up with Andhra Pradesh Handloom Weavers and NIFT.

2002

  • Allotted 4 million equity shares to promoters at Rs 31.50 each.
  • Promoters sold 584,098 shares.
  • Launched movie-specific merchandise.
  • Fire at Big Bazaar ATM centre in Hyderabad.
  • Preferential issue of 865,000 shares to promoters at Rs 40 premium.

2003

  • Allotted 865,000 equity shares to promoters at Rs 50 each.
  • Changed registered office to Knowledge House, Mumbai effective Jan 31.
  • Acquired Norules brand trademark and licensing rights in India.
  • Alliance with ICICI Lombard for Gold Bazaar insurance cover.
  • Teamed with Moda & Musica for UMM sportswear.
  • ICICI Venture sold 271,083 shares.
  • ICICI Venture sold 279,900 shares.
  • Approved allotment of 950,000 shares to promoters at Rs 102 premium.
  • Promoters sold 4.6% stake.
  • Pantaloon Industries acquired 300,000 shares.
  • American Funds acquired 209,500 shares.

2004

  • Entered strategic alliance with Arvind Brands Ltd. for Ruf & Tuf at Big Bazaar.
  • Called off alliance with Arcus Ltd.
  • Appointed Ved Prakash Arya as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Signed MoU with K.J. Somaiya Institute for retail management course.
  • Partnered with Unitech for home stores chain.

2005

  • Made open offer to acquire 20% in Galaxy Entertainment Corporation Ltd.
  • Set up restaurant at Bangalore Central Hall.

2006

  • Entered agreement with CapitaLand Singapore.
  • Partnered with management schools.
  • Launched Depot retail venture.
  • Strategic alliance with Ruchi Soya Industries.
  • Signed MOU with Blue Foods.
  • Signed MOU with Manipal Health Systems.
  • Split share face value from Rs 10 to Rs 2.

2007

  • Entered 50:50 JV with Axiom Telecom for mobile handsets distribution and service centres.

2008

  • Appointed Deepak Tanna as Deputy Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
  • Entered 50:50 JV with Celio for garment retailing.
  • Issued bonus shares in 1:10 ratio.

2009

  • Shareholders approve business restructuring and name change.
  • Appointed Vijay Biyani as Whole-time Director.
  • Authorised QIP placement.
  • Celebrated first Shopping Festival across formats.

2010

  • Appointed Kailash Bhatia as Whole-time Director.
  • Launched The Great Exchange Offer at Big Bazaar.
  • Strategic partnership with Tata Teleservices.
  • Unveiled Pantaloons Spring Summer Collection 2010 at Style Inc Awards.
  • Unveiled Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2010 Collection.

2011

  • Launched Next Gen Pantaloons store in Bengaluru.
  • Launched revamped Green Card Loyalty Programme in Bengaluru.
  • Launched Next Gen Pantaloons in Pune.
  • Big Bazaar completes 10 years.

2012

  • Pantaloon Retail renamed Future Retail India Ltd. post-demerger.
  • Demerged Pantaloons Retail format; Aditya Birla NUVO invests.
  • Launched first Foodhall in Bengaluru.
  • Demerged lifestyle fashion businesses with Future Ventures.

2013

  • Name changed from Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited to Future Retail Limited.
  • L&T, Generali, and Future Group sign term sheet for insurance merger.
  • Entered Share Purchase Agreement to sell stake in Future General India Life Insurance.

2014

  • Future Group forms strategic partnership with Amazon India for online sales.
  • Announced rights issue in 5:8 ratio.

2015

  • Patanjali Ayurved and Future Group join hands.
  • Launched Big Bazaar GEN NXT store in Noida.
  • Sunburn Music Festival styled by fbb.
  • Foodhall launches THE HOUSE OF TEA.
  • Big Bazaar announces tie-up with MobiKwik.

2016

  • Future Retail acquires Fabfurnish.
  • Future Group enters dry fruit business with KARMIQ brand.
  • Name changed from Future Retail Ltd. to Future Enterprises Ltd.

2018

  • Future Enterprises acquires Ritvika Trading.
  • Future Group signed as associate sponsor for Vivo-IPL.

2019

  • Signed pact with T Choithrams for selling items in Middle East.

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