LONDON, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Corp Holdings Limited (“Delta” or the “Company”), a leading international third-party logistics provider, and certain of its subsidiaries today announced a significant milestone in its strategic growth plan with an award for the development of a state-of-the art multimodal logistics park (“MMLP”) in Nagpur, India by the National Highways Logistics Management Limited, a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (“NHAI”). The project is being developed on a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer basis and Delta will be responsible for the construction and operating and maintenance of the MMLP for a term of 45 years. The project is part of the Indian government’s PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-Modal connectivity across India.
Located in the center of India in one of the fastest growing manufacturing and agricultural regions of the world, the MMLP in Nagpur will be a comprehensive solution to reduce logistics bottlenecks and transportation costs in the region. The approximately 150-acre facility will be developed in three phases and equipped with rail and trucking facilities for freight handling and distribution, warehousing, storage, customs clearance and bonding.
Project Highlights:
- Executing Our Strategy: The project marks a pivotal step in Delta’s strategic growth initiatives, further positioning the Company as a major participant in the international logistics landscape.
- Cost of Construction: The total investment for all three phases is estimated to be approximately $34 million at prevailing exchange rates. The first phase is expected to cost approximately $18.3 million with completion estimated by the end of Q1 2026.
- Annual Revenues and EBITDA: Delta anticipates annual revenues and EBITDA from the first phase to average approximately $67 million and $22 million, respectively, during the 45-year term of the lease.
- Capital Commitments: Delta intends to finance 70% of the project’s cost from local commercial banks with the balance coming from cash on hand and cash flow from operations.
Delta is confident that today’s announcement will further strengthen its position as a preferred logistics partner for businesses worldwide.
Mudit Paliwal, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Delta, commented, "I am excited and proud to announce this transformational project for Delta. It has been our goal to develop Delta into a leading global logistics and Supply Chain Manager and today’s announcement is another milestone on our journey and a testament to our long-term commitment to growth and innovation. By strategically positioning ourselves in this key region, one of the fastest growing in the world, we aim to provide unparalleled logistics solutions to customers while creating sustainable value for our constituents.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors and senior management, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all our stakeholders and employees for their tireless efforts and dedication throughout the planning and initiation phases of this transformative project."
About Delta
Delta is a fully integrated global business engaged in logistics, fuel supply and asset management related services, primarily servicing the international supply chains of commodity, energy, and capital goods producers. Delta operates its business through three segments: Bulk Logistics, Energy Logistics and Asset Management. Delta’s Bulk Logistics division is an asset-light third-party logistics provider of freight forwarding, ocean transportation, mine-to-port, and related services connecting producers of commodities, agriculture products, capital goods and energy to end users. Delta’s Energy Logistics operations provides its customers with industry leading fuels, lubricants, and carbon offset products with a focus on environmental impact. Delta also offers Asset Management services to the marine transportation and offshore oil and gas industries. Delta’s business model is asset-light, and its service offerings facilitate the global trade of energy, raw materials, intermediate goods, and agricultural products. Delta is a multinational business with offices throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. For more information, please see Delta’s website at www.wearedelta.com.
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Email: ir@wearedelta.com
Additional Information and Where to Find It
As previously disclosed, Delta entered into a Merger and Share Exchange Agreement, dated September 29, 2022, by and among Delta, Coffee Holding Co., Inc, a Nevada corporation (“Coffee Holding” or “JVA”), Delta Corp Holdings Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Pubco”), CHC Merger Sub Inc., a Nevada corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, and each of the holders of ordinary shares of Delta as named therein, which is referred to herein as the “proposed business combination.”
In connection with the proposed business combination, Pubco has filed a registration statement on Form F-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC (as amended, the “Registration Statement”), which includes a preliminary prospectus with respect to Pubco’s securities to be issued in connection with the proposed business combination and a preliminary proxy statement to be distributed to holders of JVA’s common stock in connection with JVA’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by JVA’s stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the Registration Statement. The Registration Statement has not yet been declared effective by the SEC. After the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of JVA as of the record date in the future to be established for voting on the proposed business combination and will contain important information about the proposed business combination and related matters. Investors and security holders of JVA and other interested persons are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents that are and will be filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety when they become available because they will contain important information. Security holders and other interested persons will be able to obtain free copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, definitive proxy statement/prospectus, and other relevant material (in each case when available) at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. or by directing a request to: Coffee Holding Co., Inc. 3475 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10314, Attn: Andrew Gordon, Chief Executive Officer.
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