Indo Borax Promoter Group Sells 50.80% Stake for ₹418 Crore; Open Offer Mandated
Sellers, including the promoter group, have agreed to sell 50.80% stake (1,63,00,230 shares) in Indo Borax & Chemicals to Zenrock Chemicals and funds for ₹418 crore at ₹256.30 per share. An open offer for an additional 26% is mandated. Three new directors will be appointed, and two existing directors will resign.
The change in ownership of over 50% of the company's shares, along with the mandatory open offer and board changes, will significantly impact the control and management of Indo Borax & Chemicals Limited.
The transaction involves a significant acquisition of a substantial stake in the company at a premium price, which is generally viewed positively by the market. The open offer also provides an exit opportunity for other shareholders.
Indo Borax & Chemicals Limited has announced a significant change in its ownership structure. The promoter and members of the promoter group, comprising Mr. Sajal Sushilkumar Jain, Mrs. Sreelekha Sajal Jain, Mr. Saumya Sajal Jain, Mrs. Pranika Saumya Jain, Sajal Sushilkumar Jain HUF, and Mrs. Shubhra Jain Sivaradjou (collectively, the "Sellers"), have executed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) dated December 15, 2025.
Through this SPA, the Sellers will sell an aggregate of 1,63,00,230 equity shares, representing approximately 50.80% of the company's total paid-up equity share capital, to Zenrock Chemicals Private Limited, India Special Assets Fund III, ISAF III Onshore Fund, and Special Situation India Fund (collectively, the "Purchasers"). The per share price for this transaction is ₹256.30.
As a consequence of this acquisition, the Purchasers, acting as persons acting in concert, will be required to make an open offer to the eligible public shareholders of the Company for the acquisition of an additional 26% of the expanded voting share capital, in accordance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Upon completion of the transaction, the Sellers will cease to control the Company and will be de-classified from the promoter/promoter group. The Acquirer will appoint three nominee directors to the Board, and existing directors Mr. Sajal Jain and Mr. Govind Ramlal Parmar are set to resign.
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