Emirates NBD Bank announces Open Offer and Preferential Issue to acquire up to 74% stake in RBL Bank
Emirates NBD Bank plans to acquire up to 74% of RBL Bank through an open offer and preferential issue at ₹280/share, totaling over ₹384.9 crore. A merger of its India branch with RBL Bank is also proposed.
The transaction involves a change in control and a substantial acquisition of shares, making Emirates NBD Bank the promoter of RBL Bank. This will fundamentally alter RBL Bank's ownership structure, strategic direction, and potentially its business operations, hence a high impact.
The announcement indicates a significant strategic investment by a major foreign bank, Emirates NBD, into RBL Bank. This substantial capital infusion and the proposed amalgamation could strengthen RBL Bank's financial position, expand its market presence, and potentially lead to operational efficiencies.
RBL Bank Limited has disclosed the publication of a Detailed Public Statement (DPS) by Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) (the Acquirer) in connection with an open offer for RBL Bank's equity shares. The DPS was published in various newspapers on October 28, 2025, following a public announcement on October 18, 2025.
Key details of the transaction: * Open Offer: The Acquirer proposes to acquire up to 415,586,443 equity shares, representing 26.00% of RBL Bank's Expanded Voting Share Capital, at an offer price of ₹280.00 per share. This aggregates to a total consideration of up to ₹116,364.20 crore (assuming full acceptance). * Preferential Issue: Concurrently, the Acquirer has entered into an Investment Agreement dated October 18, 2025, to subscribe to up to 959,045,636 equity shares (60.00% of total paid-up share capital) from RBL Bank via a preferential issue. The subscription price is also ₹280.00 per share, amounting to a maximum aggregate of ₹268,532.78 crore. * Overall Acquisition: Emirates NBD Bank intends to acquire a minimum of 51.00% and a maximum of 74.00% of RBL Bank's total paid-up equity share capital through a combination of the open offer and preferential issue. * Proposed Amalgamation: On October 18, 2025, the boards of both companies approved a scheme for the amalgamation of Emirates NBD Bank's India Branch into RBL Bank. * Approvals: The transaction is contingent upon various regulatory approvals from RBI, CCI, CBUAE, DPIIT, and other statutory bodies. * Future Plans: The Acquirer plans to retain RBL Bank's listing and acquire sole control, becoming a promoter of the bank. Post-offer, the Acquirer may streamline/restructure RBL Bank's operations, assets, and liabilities.
Emirates NBD Bank is a public joint stock company from Dubai, UAE, with the Government of Dubai holding 55.76% of its share capital. Its total operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was AED 36,667 million (₹87,701.6 crore), with a profit of AED 18,936 million (₹45,291.9 crore). RBL Bank's profit after tax for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was ₹40,668 lakh, with a total income of ₹895,416 lakh.
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