UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November, 2023
Commission File Number 001-37909
AZURE POWER GLOBAL LIMITED
5th Floor, Southern Park, D-II,
Saket Place, Saket, New Delhi 110017, India
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1). ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7). ☐
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: November 1, 2023 |
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/s/ Sugata Sircar |
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Sugata Sircar |
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Exhibit 99.1
Azure Power Global Limited Announces Final Decision of NYSE Committee Following Appeal of NYSE Delisting Determination
New Delhi, November 1, 2023: Azure Power Global Limited (the “Company” or “Azure Power”), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced that, following its review of the determination of the staff of New York Stock Exchange Regulation (the “NYSE Staff”) to delist the Company’s equity shares from trading on the New York Stock Exchange LLC (the “NYSE”), on October 30, 2023, a Committee of the Board of Directors of the NYSE (the “NYSE Committee”) reached a final decision to uphold the delisting determination (the “Final Delisting Decision”). On October 31, 2023, the NYSE filed a Form 25 notification of removal from listing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The Company filed its annual report on Form 20-F (including its consolidated financial statements) for the year ended March 31, 2022 on October 12, 2023 in line with its earlier guidance. The Company’s annual report on Form 20-F (including its consolidated financial statements) for the year ended March 31, 2023 is yet to be filed.
The Company received a notice of the delisting determination by the NYSE Staff on July 13, 2023. On July 26, 2023, the Company submitted a request for a review of the delisting determination by the NYSE Committee. On August 7, 2023, the NYSE Office of General Counsel, acting as counsel to the NYSE Committee, delivered a letter to both the Company and the Staff, informing the parties that the date of the review would be October 16, 2023 (the “Review Date”), setting forth a timetable prior to the Review Date for the Company to make a submissions to the NYSE Committee, and acknowledging the Company’s request to make an oral presentation on the Review Date.
The Company delivered its submission on September 1, 2023, emphasizing that it had taken substantial steps to remediate the issues that led to delay in filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and current report on Form 6-K for the half year ended September 30, 2022.
The Staff delivered its submission on September 29, 2023, stating, among other things, that Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual does not give the NYSE any discretion to provide a company with more than twelve months to submit all outstanding SEC filings and that there are no grounds in the rule on which the Company’s listing could be reinstated. On the Review Date, Company’s legal advisors made an oral presentation on its behalf before the NYSE Committee. However, the NYSE Committee affirmed the Staff’s determination.
The removal of the Company’s shares from listing on the NYSE will become effective on November 13, 2023, i.e., ten days after the filing of the Form 25 Notification of Removal from Listing. Following the delisting from the NYSE, the Company will continue to adhere to its SEC reporting obligations as long as its shares are registered under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
As noted in the Company’s press release dated July 13, 2023, its shares are currently available for trade only on the over-the-counter (or OTC) "expert" market, where quotations are available to only the broker-dealers and not to retail investors. Investors would need to contact their respective US broker-dealers to trade in their shares on the OTC expert market. With this Final Delisting Decision by the NYSE, the Company plans to apply to the OTC Markets Group to permit its shares to be traded on the OTCQX market, which
Exhibit 99.1
market provides for public quotations and retail trading, once the Company is current in all its delayed SEC filings, including filing its Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Exhibit 99.1
About Azure Power
Azure Power is a leading independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India. Azure Power developed India’s first utility scale solar project in 2009, and since then has grown rapidly to become a leader in developing and operating large utility-scale renewable energy projects in the country.
For more information about Azure Power, visit: www.azurepower.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the bringing of a fresh perspective and valuable guidance, driving growth and success, driving the Company forward, and achieving Company goals. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “outlook” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements in this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
For more information:
Investor Contact
ir@azurepower.com
Exhibit 99.2
Changes to the Board of Directors of Azure Power
New Delhi, November 1, 2023: Azure Power Global Limited (the “Company” or “Azure Power”), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced that Mr. Deepak Malhotra and Mr. Cyril Cabanes, nominees of CDPQ Infrastructures Asia Pte Ltd, each have resigned as members of the Boards of Directors of each of the Company and of Azure Power India Private Limited, effective October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2023, respectively, ending their terms with the Azure group.
The Company also announced today that Jaime García Nieto and Philippe Wind have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company and of Azure Power India Private Limited as the nominees of CDPQ Infrastructures Asia Pte Ltd. pursuant to its contractual rights with the Company.
Jaime García Nieto is Managing Director Infrastructure, Latin America, of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”) and is responsible for the asset management of the infrastructure portfolio in Latin America of CDPQ. Mr. García has worked in international finance and consulting for over 20 years. Mr. García sits on the Board of Directors of Kino Energía (a large private renewable platform in México), and he is also a Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee at Conmex (a 110 Km toll road in the outskirts of Mexico City).
Philippe Wind is currently operating partner for CDPQ in the infrastructure group, with a main role to oversee general management and operation of CDPQ infrastructure assets in Asia Pacific. His role also includes management and operation of CDPQ’s global energy and renewable assets. For the past 30 years, Mr. Wind has developed various expertise in the utility, renewable, energy and infrastructure sectors as well as origination, deal making, management, operations, construction, engineering, consulting, regulatory, private equity and project finance areas.
“We are delighted that our largest shareholder has nominated Mr. García and Mr. Wind to our Board. They bring deep experience in the renewable power industry and managing infrastructure assets. We look forward to working with Mr. García and Mr. Wind to lead the Company and to fulfill its strategic vision.” – said the Board of Azure Power.
Exhibit 99.2
About Azure Power
Azure is a leading independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India. Azure developed India’s first utility scale solar project in 2009, and since then has grown rapidly to become a leader in developing and operating large utility-scale renewable energy projects in the country.
For more information about Azure, visit: www.azurepower.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the bringing of a fresh perspective and valuable guidance, driving growth and success, driving the Company forward, and achieving Company goals. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “outlook” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements in this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward- looking statements.
For more information:
Investor Contact
ir@azurepower.com
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