Bethesda, April 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC), a company competing in the rapidly growing materials and infrastructure industry in India and China, announced today that on March 31, 2013 it completed the previously announced acquisition of the remaining 23.13% of the TBL shares that were still owned by the Founders of TBL for about $185,000.
Following thru with IGC's consolidation effort, and as per the Agreements announced on October 18, 2013, TBL became a fully-owned subsidiary of IGC. This acquisition gives IGC control over TBL, a company with 1) assets in excess of $3 million including operating assets that can deployed in our mining operations; 2) a prior history and qualifications for bidding on construction contracts in India; and 3) an import/export license that can be used to trade various commodities worldwide. This acquisition also provides IGC and the founders of TBL with customary releases and indemnities.
IGC's CEO, Mr. Ram Mukunda, said: "TBL is expected to add value by allowing us to consolidate our operations in India. Additionally, TBL has approximately $6.5 million of potential claims that we are currently pursuing against construction projects that have been completed."
About IGC:
Based in Bethesda, Maryland, India Globalization Capital, Inc. (IGC) is a materials and infrastructure company operating in India and China. We currently supply iron ore to steel companies operating in China. For more information about IGC, please visit IGC's Web site at www.indiaglobalcap.com. For information about Ironman, please visit www.hfironman.net.
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