Restaurant Brands Asia Receives CCI Approval for Acquisition by Acquirers & IATL
Restaurant Brands Asia (RBA) announced CCI approval for its acquisition by Acquirers and IATL on May 20, 2026. The deal involves a preferential issue of 12,85,71,128 shares to Acquirer 1 at ₹70 per share, totaling ₹8,99,99,78,960, and 8,57,14,285 warrants at ₹70 each, amounting to ₹5,99,99,99,950. Seller 1 will sell 6,56,23,090 shares to the Acquirers and IATL at ₹70 per share.
The acquisition will result in a change of control and promoters, marking a significant strategic shift for the company.
The announcement conveys positive news regarding the receipt of CCI approval, which is a crucial step for the completion of the acquisition.
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited (RBA) announced that the Acquirers and Inspira Agro Trading LLC (IATL) have received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for their proposed acquisition of control over the company. This follows the execution of a securities subscription agreement (SSA) and a share purchase agreement (SPA) dated January 20, 2026. The announcement was made on May 20, 2026. The acquirers will become the promoters of the company, with the sellers ceasing to be classified as promoters. The proposed transaction involves a preferential issue of equity shares and warrants to the Acquirers.
The preferential issue includes 12,85,71,128 equity shares at ₹70 per share to Acquirer 1, totaling ₹8,99,99,78,960, and 8,57,14,285 warrants at ₹70 per warrant, aggregating to ₹5,99,99,99,950, which may be exercised within 18 months from the date of allotment. Additionally, Seller 1 proposes to sell 6,56,23,090 equity shares to the Acquirers and IATL at ₹70 per share.
As per regulation 3(1) and regulation 4 of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, the Acquirers and IATL have made an open offer to the shareholders of the company. SEBI issued its final observations on the draft letter of offer on April 30, 2026, and granted an extension of timelines on May 11, 2026, subject to interest payment by the Acquirers. The CCI approval was received on May 20, 2026, as notified by the Acquirers and IATL.
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