Bandhan Mutual Fund, acting through its various schemes, has acquired equity shares in EPL Limited. This acquisition, completed on September 01, 2026, has raised Bandhan Mutual Fund’s total holding to 5.3083% of EPL Limited’s paid-up capital and voting shares. The disclosure is made in accordance with SEBI’s Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers Regulations, 2011. The shares were acquired through open market purchases.
Bandhan Mutual Fund Boosts EPL Limited Holding
Bandhan Mutual Fund has disclosed a significant increase in its shareholding in EPL Limited. The acquisition, which took place on September 01, 2026, saw Bandhan Mutual Fund acquiring an additional 1.8310% of EPL Limited’s equity shares through open market transactions. This strategic move has resulted in the mutual fund’s total stake in the company rising to 5.3083% of the total paid-up capital and voting shares.
Regulatory Disclosure
This disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 29(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The detailed format for the disclosure, as prescribed by SEBI, has been provided alongside this notification. The acquisition represents a substantial change in the shareholding pattern of EPL Limited.
Acquisition Details
Prior to this acquisition, Bandhan Mutual Fund held 1,11,38,205 shares, representing 3.4773% of EPL Limited’s voting capital. Post-acquisition, the total number of shares held is 1,70,03,191, bringing the total percentage holding to 5.3083%. The acquisition was executed via the Open Market mode. The equity share capital of EPL Limited before the acquisition was valued at INR 64,06,28,318, comprising 32,03,14,159 equity shares of face value Rs. 2/- each. Post-acquisition, the total diluted share capital stands at INR 65,05,56,026, representing 32,52,78,013 equity shares.
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