Authum Investment Acquires ~6.80% Stake in SpiceJet via Pledge Invocation
Authum Investment acquired 10,37,00,000 equity shares (~6.80%) of SpiceJet via pledge invocation on Feb 25, 2026. 4,37,00,000 shares (~2.86%) remain as security. SpiceJet's FY25 turnover was ₹5,326 crore. No cash consideration was paid.
The acquisition of a significant stake (~6.80%) in another listed company, even through pledge invocation, can have a material impact on Authum Investment's portfolio and financial standing.
The acquisition is a result of a pledge invocation and does not represent a new strategic investment or a significant financial outflow, making the sentiment neutral.
Authum Investment & Infrastructure Limited (AIIL) has announced the acquisition of 10,37,00,000 equity shares of SpiceJet Limited, representing approximately 6.80% of its paid-up share capital. This acquisition occurred on February 25, 2026, through the invocation of a pledge. Of the acquired shares, 6,00,00,000 shares were sold by AIIL, while 4,37,00,000 equity shares (approximately 2.86% of SpiceJet's paid-up capital) remain with AIIL as continuing security.
SpiceJet Limited, primarily engaged in air transport services, is listed on BSE and NSE. Its turnover for FY 2024-25 was ₹5,326 crore, with prior year turnovers of ₹7,085 crore (FY 2023-24) and ₹8,874 crore (FY 2022-23). The acquisition was not related to any promoter or group company interests and was conducted at arm's length. No separate cash consideration was paid for this acquisition, as the shares were transferred from a pledge securing dues from Spice Healthcare Private Limited.
The acquisition is considered complete upon transfer to AIIL's dematerialized account on February 25, 2026. No governmental or regulatory approvals were required for this transaction.
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