Davis Polk is advising Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited as financial adviser to an independent committee of the board of directors of United Spirits Limited in connection with the $1.9 billion open offer for equity shares of United Spirits Limited by Relay B.V. along with Diageo plc.
United Spirits Limited is the largest spirits company in India and is one of the leading global players with a portfolio of more than 140 brands. The company has a global footprint with exports to over 37 countries. Whyte & Mackay, Bouvet Ladubay, Four Seasons Wines Limited and Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited are its subsidiaries.
The Davis Polk team includes partner Kirtee Kapoor and associate Amit Kataria. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the Hong Kong office.