Aster DM Subsidiary Acquires 14.21% Stake in Bangladesh's STS Holdings for USD 44.11 Million
Aster DM Quality Care Limited's subsidiary acquired a 14.21% stake in Bangladesh-based STS Holdings Limited for USD 44.11 million (approx. ₹368.6 crore). The acquisition aligns with a merger framework and amalgamation scheme approved by the NCLT. STS Holdings reported a turnover of BDT 10,534.24 million in FY26.
The acquisition involves a substantial financial outlay and expands the company's international presence, which could have a notable impact on its future revenue streams and market position. However, it is a subsidiary acquisition and does not represent the entire group's financials.
The acquisition of a significant stake in a healthcare company in Bangladesh is a strategic move that expands the company's geographical presence and aligns with its growth objectives, indicating positive business development.
Aster DM Quality Care Limited announced that its subsidiary, Chemistry Intermediate Holdings Limited (Mauritius), has acquired 22,727,584 equity shares, representing a 14.21% stake, in STS Holdings Limited, a Bangladesh-based company focused on healthcare services and training. The acquisition, for a cash consideration of USD 44,114,339 (approximately ₹368.6 crore), is in line with a Merger Framework Agreement executed on November 29, 2024, and has been approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench, on June 19, 2026, as part of the amalgamation scheme between Quality Care India Limited and Aster DM Healthcare Limited.
STS Holdings Limited, incorporated on August 28, 1997, operates in the healthcare sector in Bangladesh. Its turnover for the last three financial years ending March 31 was BDT 7,777.02 million (approximately ₹649 crore) in 2024, BDT 8,902.8 million (approximately ₹743 crore) in 2025, and BDT 10,534.24 million (approximately ₹879 crore) in 2026. The acquisition does not involve related party transactions, and the promoter or promoter group of Aster DM Quality Care Limited has no interest in STS Holdings Limited. The price per share acquired was the USD equivalent of BDT 273.45.
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