Nazara Technologies Board Approves Key Director Changes, CFO Appointment, and Investments
Nazara Technologies approved director re-designations and a resignation, alongside appointing Arun Agrawal as the new CFO. The company raised ₹7,307.80 Crores via a preferential allotment of 2.38 crore shares. It will also invest up to USD 77 Million (₹742.72 Crores) in its UK subsidiary and convert ₹129.35 Crores loan into Smaaash equity.
The preferential allotment of ₹7,307.80 Crores and the investment of USD 77 Million in Nazara UK are material financial events that will significantly impact the company's financial structure and growth prospects. Changes in key management positions also contribute to a high impact.
The announcement details significant strategic investments, a substantial preferential share allotment, and key leadership changes, indicating positive corporate action and growth initiatives.
Nazara Technologies Limited announced significant board resolutions from its meeting held on October 12, 2026. The board approved the re-designation of Mr. Mithun Padam Sacheti from Non-Executive Director to Whole-time Director and Key Managerial Personnel, effective October 12, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Additionally, the board noted the resignation of Mr. Rohit Sharma from the office of Whole-time Director, effective January 11, 2027, to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities. Mr. Nitish Mittersain was re-designated from Managing Director to Founder and Non-Executive Director, effective October 12, 2026, also subject to shareholder approval.
In a key financial leadership change, the board accepted the resignation of Mr. Rakesh Shah as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel, effective October 15, 2026. Mr. Arun Agrawal has been appointed as the new CFO and KMP, effective October 16, 2026.
The company also approved the allotment of 2,38,81,711 equity shares at an issue price of ₹306 per share on a preferential basis, raising ₹7,307.80 Crores. The allottees include Mr. Raymond Albaladejo Stauffer, Mr. Marc Sylvester Schutze, Mr. Maxime Loppin, Mr. Alexandre Paul Jean Noirot Cosson, and Mr. Alexander Osou.
Furthermore, Nazara Technologies approved the infusion of funds up to USD 77.00 Million (approximately ₹742.72 Crores) into its wholly owned subsidiary, Nazara Technologies UK Limited (Nazara UK), to facilitate the second tranche payment for the acquisition of Bluetile Games, S.L. and Bestplay Systems, S.L.
Finally, the board approved the conversion of outstanding inter-corporate loans into equity. This includes up to ₹129.35 Crores into Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited and up to GBP 23.00 Million (approximately ₹294.40 Crores) into Nazara UK. These conversions aim to strengthen the capital base and financial profile of the subsidiaries. The board meeting commenced at 4:15 p.m. and concluded at 4:40 p.m.
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