Aster DM Quality Care Limited (formerly Aster DM Healthcare Limited) has completed an acquisition of shares, increasing Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited’s stake to 9.90%. This follows a scheme of amalgamation between Quality Care India Limited and Aster DM Healthcare Limited, sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal. The acquisition involved the allotment of 8,16,65,541 equity shares to Centella, a move that has been duly disclosed to the stock exchanges.
Shareholding Adjustment Post-Amalgamation
Aster DM Quality Care Limited, previously known as Aster DM Healthcare Limited, has announced a significant adjustment in its shareholding structure. Following the completion of a scheme of amalgamation between Quality Care India Limited and Aster DM Healthcare Limited, Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited has seen its stake in the company increase substantially.
Acquisition Details and Share Allotment
The amalgamation scheme, sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal on June 19, 2026, paved the way for this acquisition. On July 13, 2026, the board of Aster DM Quality Care Limited approved the allotment of equity shares to eligible shareholders of Quality Care India Limited. Specifically, 977 equity shares of Aster DM were allotted for every 1,000 equity shares held in Quality Care India Limited. This transaction resulted in the allotment of 8,16,65,541 equity shares to Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited.
Impact on Centella’s Holding
Prior to this acquisition, Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited held a 0.90% stake in the company. Post-allotment, its shareholding has risen to 9.90%. This change in ownership percentage has been disclosed as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosures were automatically uploaded on the Bombay Stock Exchange on August 18, 2026, and the National Stock Exchange on August 19, 2026.
Pre and Post-Acquisition Shareholding
Before the acquisition, Centella’s holding comprised 46,51,992 shares, representing 0.90% of the total equity. After the acquisition, its total holding stands at 8,63,17,533 shares, which accounts for 9.90% of the total equity. The company has noted and addressed certain discrepancies in earlier uploaded information regarding the number of shares held and credited during the merger process.
Key Transactional Information
The mode of acquisition was pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation. The shares were allotted in accordance with the prescribed share exchange ratio. The date of credit of shares to Centella was August 17, 2026. The total equity share capital of the Target Company (TC) before the acquisition was 51,81,21,029 equity shares, and after the acquisition, it stands at 87,16,72,439 equity shares.
Source: BSE
