Aequs Limited Board Approves ₹650 Crore Preferential Issue of Warrants
Aequs Limited's Board approved a preferential issue of up to 28,071,690 warrants to Mellwood Trustee Services Private Limited, raising approximately ₹650 crore. The issue price is ₹231.55 per warrant. An EGM is scheduled for October 22, 2026, to approve the preferential issue. Warrants are convertible by December 31, 2027.
The preferential issue involves a substantial amount of capital (approx. ₹650 crore) and will impact the company's capital structure and potentially its shareholding pattern. It also requires shareholder approval via an EGM.
The company is raising significant capital through a preferential issue, indicating growth potential and investor confidence. The involvement of a promoter entity further strengthens the positive outlook.
Aequs Limited's Board of Directors has approved a preferential issue of up to 28,071,690 warrants, each convertible into one equity share, at an issue price of ₹231.55 per warrant. The total amount raised from this issue will be ₹6,499,999,819.50 (approximately ₹650 crore).
The warrants will be issued to Mellwood Trustee Services Private Limited, acting as Trustee of Melligeri Private Family Foundation, a promoter of the company. A minimum amount of ₹3,250,000,000 (₹325 crore) is to be paid at the time of subscription and allotment of warrants, with the balance payable upon exercise of the warrants.
The relevant date for determining the floor price was September 22, 2026. The conversion of these warrants into equity shares is expected to increase the promoter group's shareholding. The company has clarified that this preferential issue will not result in any change in control or management.
An Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) has been convened for October 22, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for this preferential issue. The warrants are convertible into equity shares on or before December 31, 2027. If not exercised by this date, the initial ₹325 crore paid will be forfeited.
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