Matrimony.com Board Approves ₹58.5 Cr Buyback, Reappoints MD & Independent Director
Matrimony.com Limited's Board approved a ₹58.5 Crore buyback of up to 8,93,129 equity shares at ₹655 per share. The company also re-appointed Mr. Murugavel Janakiraman as Managing Director (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2029) and Mr. Sivaramakrishnan Meenakshi Sundaram as Independent Director (March 11, 2026 - March 10, 2031). Shareholder approval will be sought via postal ballot.
A substantial share buyback directly impacts the company's capital structure and shareholder returns. Re-appointments of MD and Independent Director ensure continuity in leadership and governance, which are material to stakeholders.
The approval of a significant share buyback program and the re-appointment of key management personnel indicate positive corporate actions and confidence in leadership.
The Board of Directors of Matrimony.com Limited, in a meeting held on December 15, 2025, commencing at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 10:50 a.m., unanimously approved several key proposals. The primary approval was for a buyback of 8,93,129 fully paid-up equity shares, not exceeding ₹58.5 Crores. This buyback, at a price of ₹655 per share, represents 24.68% and 24.81% of the company's paid-up capital and free reserves based on its latest standalone and consolidated audited financial statements as of March 31, 2025. The buyback will be conducted through the tender offer route, with a reservation for small shareholders.
The company also approved the re-appointment of Mr. Murugavel Janakiraman as Managing Director for a period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. Furthermore, Mr. Sivaramakrishnan Meenakshi Sundaram was re-appointed as an Independent Director for a second term of five years, effective from March 11, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Shareholders will be asked to approve these resolutions, including remuneration for the Managing Director for FY 2025-26, through a postal ballot process, including remote e-voting.
The Board has noted the intention of the Promoters and the Promoter Group not to participate in the proposed buyback. Mr. Vijayanand Sankar has been appointed as the Compliance Officer for the buyback, with Saffron Capital Advisors Private Limited appointed as the Manager to the Buyback and Mr. G Karthikeyan as the Scrutinizer for the postal ballot. A Buyback Committee has also been constituted to oversee the process. The pre-buyback shareholding as of December 12, 2025, has been provided, with post-buyback figures to be shared upon completion.
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