Bandhan Bank Divests 15.39 Crore YES Bank Shares to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
The sale involves 15.39 crore shares valued at approximately ₹331 crore (15,39,34,975 shares * ₹21.50), representing a notable corporate action and portfolio adjustment for Bandhan Bank. While significant, the percentage holding in YES Bank was already small and the reduction further reduces a non-core asset, indicating a medium impact on the bank's overall operations and financials.
The announcement details a divestment of a non-core investment, generating funds and reducing exposure to YES Bank. However, without information on the profitability of the sale or its specific strategic implications for Bandhan Bank's capital structure or future plans, the sentiment is neutral.
Bandhan Bank Limited has completed the sale of 15,39,34,975 equity shares of YES Bank Limited on September 17, 2025. * The shares were sold at a rate of ₹21.50 (Rupees Twenty-One and Fifty Paise only) per equity share. * The buyer of these shares is SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION. * This transaction has resulted in a reduction of Bandhan Bank’s shareholding in YES Bank Limited from 0.70% to 0.21%. * This disclosure is in continuation to a previous letter dated May 09, 2025.
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