Description

BSE announces the schedule for the Offer to Buy acquisition window (takeover) of up to 1,18,40,482 equity shares of AKZO NOBEL INDIA LTD at Rs. 3231.77 per share, scheduled from October 23 to November 6, 2025.

Summary

BSE has announced the schedule for the Offer to Buy - Acquisition Window (Takeover) for AKZO NOBEL INDIA LTD (Scrip Code: 500710, Symbol: AKZOINDIA). The acquisition window will be open from Thursday, October 23, 2025 to Thursday, November 6, 2025. The offer is for up to 1,18,40,482 equity shares at an offer price of Rs. 3,231.77 per share. Trading Members and Custodian Members can participate through the iBBS platform and RTRMS for the bidding process.

Key Points

  • Security: AKZO NOBEL INDIA LTD (ISIN: INE133A01011, Scrip Code: 500710)
  • Offer Size: Up to 1,18,40,482 equity shares
  • Offer Price: Rs. 3,231.77 per share
  • Face Value: Rs. 10.00
  • Market Lot: 1
  • Opening Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • Closing Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
  • Bid Offering Period: October 23 to November 6, 2025 (9:15 AM to 3:30 PM)
  • Give-up/Take-up Period: October 23 to November 4, 2025 (9:15 AM to 3:30 PM)
  • Last Day Give-up: November 6, 2025 (9:15 AM to 3:30 PM)
  • Last Day Take-up: November 6, 2025 (9:15 AM to 4:00 PM)

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This circular provides operational instructions for an ongoing takeover offer under existing regulations. Members are referred to Exchange Notices no. 20150930-1 (September 30, 2015) and 20170203-29 (February 3, 2017) for operational instructions for participation in OTB.

Compliance Requirements

Important Dates

  • October 20, 2025: Notice Date
  • October 23, 2025: Opening Date - Bid Offering Period and Give-up/Take-up begins (9:15 AM)
  • November 4, 2025: Last day for Give-up/Take-up (except last day) (closes 3:30 PM)
  • November 6, 2025: Closing Date - Last day for Give-up (9:15 AM to 3:30 PM) and Take-up (9:15 AM to 4:00 PM)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Medium - This takeover offer affects shareholders of AKZO NOBEL INDIA LTD who may wish to tender their shares during the acquisition window. The offer size of up to 1,18,40,482 equity shares represents a significant acquisition.

Operational Impact: Trading Members and Custodian Members dealing with AKZO NOBEL INDIA LTD shareholders need to facilitate bidding through the designated platforms during the specified timeframes. The 15-day acquisition window provides adequate time for processing.

Investor Categories: The offer is open to multiple investor categories including FII, FI, Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies, Other QIBs, Companies, and Individuals.

Technical Requirements: Members need access to iBBS and RTRMS platforms with proper login credentials. Support contacts are provided for technical assistance and password resets (Trading Operations: 022-22728005, email: user.trdops@bseindia.com).

Impact Justification

Medium importance as this is a standard takeover offer for a specific stock affecting shareholders and trading members dealing with AKZO NOBEL INDIA LTD. Impact is limited to participants in this specific acquisition window.