Neogen Chemicals: Promoter Group Acquires 10 Lakh Shares Worth ₹161 Crore
Cadamba Solutions Private Limited, a promoter group member of Neogen Chemicals Limited, acquired 10,00,000 equity shares for ₹161 crore on April 18, 2026. This preferential allotment represents 3.79% of pre-allotment and 3.65% of post-allotment equity capital.
The acquisition involves a substantial amount and represents a notable percentage of the company's capital, indicating a significant change in shareholding for the promoter group, which could have a medium-term impact on market perception and stock movement.
The acquisition of a significant number of shares by a promoter group member indicates confidence in the company's future prospects, which is generally viewed positively by the market.
Neogen Chemicals Limited has announced that Cadamba Solutions Private Limited, a member of the promoter group, has acquired 10,00,000 equity shares of the company. The acquisition was made on a preferential basis at an issue price of ₹1,610 per equity share, including a premium of ₹1,600 per equity share.
The total transaction value amounts to ₹1,61,00,00,000 (Rupees One Hundred and Sixty One Crores). This acquisition constitutes 3.79% of the pre-allotment and 3.65% of the post-allotment paid-up equity capital of Neogen Chemicals Limited. The transaction was completed on April 18, 2026, for cash consideration.
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 7(2) of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the necessary disclosures have been received from Cadamba Solutions Private Limited within the prescribed timeframe.
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