Gopal Sponge Acquires 55.55 Lakh VRAJ Shares Post-Merger
Gopal Sponge and Power Private Limited acquired 55,55,500 equity shares of Vraj Iron and Steel Limited post-merger. The acquisition, executed on March 27, 2026, increased Gopal Sponge's stake from 54.52% to 71.36%. The transaction is exempted from open offer requirements under SEBI (SAST) Regulations.
The increase in promoter shareholding by over 16% can significantly influence the company's control and future strategic decisions, impacting minority shareholders.
The acquisition by the promoter group strengthens their control and is a result of a sanctioned merger, indicating a positive corporate restructuring.
Gopal Sponge and Power Private Limited, a part of the Promoter Group of Vraj Iron and Steel Limited (Target Company), has disclosed an acquisition of 55,55,500 equity shares in the Target Company. This acquisition is a consequence of a Scheme of Merger, sanctioned by the Hon'ble Regional Director, South East Region Directorate, Hyderabad, via an order dated 18th March, 2026.
As per the scheme, Kirti Ispat Private Limited, Utkal Ispat Private Limited, and V A Transport Private Limited have been amalgamated with Gopal Sponge and Power Private Limited. Consequently, the entire shareholding of V A Transport Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 3) in Vraj Iron and Steel Limited, amounting to 55,55,500 equity shares, has been vested and transferred to Gopal Sponge and Power Private Limited. This off-market inter-se transfer was executed on 27th March, 2026.
The acquisition is exempted from making an open offer under Regulation 10(1)(d)(iii) of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. Disclosures under Regulation 10(6) have been submitted to the stock exchanges. Following this transaction, the shareholding of Gopal Sponge and Power Private Limited in Vraj Iron and Steel Limited has increased from 54.52% to 71.36% of the total share capital.
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