Neogen Chemicals Announces EGM for Preferential Issue of ₹1,610 Crore
Neogen Chemicals will hold an EGM on March 29, 2026, to approve a preferential issue of 10,00,000 equity shares at ₹1,610 each to promoter group member Cadamba Solutions Private Limited. This issue is valued at ₹1,610 crore. Remote e-voting is open from March 26-28, 2026. Cut-off date for voting eligibility is March 20, 2026.
The preferential issue of ₹1,610 crore is a material financial event for Neogen Chemicals, impacting its capital structure and potentially funding significant business expansion or strategic initiatives. The involvement of the promoter group indicates strong backing.
The announcement details a significant preferential share issuance, which is a positive development for the company's fundraising efforts and potentially for future growth, as it involves raising substantial capital from a promoter group member.
Neogen Chemicals Limited has announced an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) to be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. IST through video conferencing. The primary agenda for the EGM is to consider and approve a preferential issue of 10,00,000 equity shares of face value ₹10 each, at an issue price of ₹1,610 per share (including a premium of ₹1,600 per share). This preferential issue, valued at ₹1,610 crore (₹1,61,00,00,000), is proposed to be made to Cadamba Solutions Private Limited, a promoter group member. The EGM will also facilitate e-voting for the members, with the remote e-voting period starting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and concluding on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The cut-off date for determining eligibility to vote is Friday, March 20, 2026, and the register of members will be closed from Saturday, March 21, 2026, to Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The preferential issue is subject to various regulatory approvals, including from SEBI and stock exchanges. The entire consideration for the equity shares must be paid by the allottee on or prior to the allotment date. The allotted shares will be subject to a lock-in period as prescribed by SEBI ICDR Regulations. The company has detailed the procedures for e-voting for all its members, including those holding shares in demat and physical forms, and provided links to the respective e-voting platforms. The purpose of the preferential issue is to raise funds for the company's specified objects as detailed in the explanatory statement to the EGM notice.
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