Description

Settlement calendar for takeover acquisition window of B J DUPLEX BOARDS LIMITED scheduled from November 4-18, 2025 with settlement on November 24, 2025.

Summary

BSE has announced the settlement calendar for the Offer to Buy through Acquisition Window (Takeover) for B J DUPLEX BOARDS LIMITED. The acquisition window will be open from November 4, 2025 to November 18, 2025, with settlement number 2025117. Obligation download is scheduled for November 21, 2025 and final settlement on November 24, 2025.

Key Points

  • Settlement Type: Takeover (Settlement No. 2025117)
  • Bid Period: November 4-18, 2025
  • Obligation Download: November 21, 2025
  • Settlement Date: November 24, 2025
  • Demat shares must be delivered only through Early Pay-in of Shares mechanism
  • Market Type “Takeover” and Settlement No. 2025117 to be used in depository system
  • Securities will be earmarked/blocked in clients’ accounts in both CDSL and NSDL
  • No EPN file upload required by Members and Custodians

Regulatory Changes

This circular follows the Revised Guidelines of Mechanism for acquisition of shares through Stock Exchange as referenced in Notice No.20200528-32 dated May 28, 2020.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members/Custodians must deliver demat shares through Early Pay-in mechanism available in both depositories
  • Must use Market Type “Takeover” and Settlement No. 2025117 in depository system
  • Participants must ensure early pay-in effect is reflected in BSE/ICCL systems before prescribed timelines for accepting/confirming bids
  • Early pay-in process must be completed sufficiently in advance before closure of BSE OTB Bidding window
  • Members should refer to MBRSTD_OTB_CM_mmm_SettNo file for client-wise Stamp Duty charges
  • Securities will be automatically earmarked/blocked in requisite market type and settlement number

Important Dates

  • November 4, 2025: Bid Start Date
  • November 18, 2025: Bid End Date
  • November 21, 2025: Obligation Download
  • November 24, 2025: Settlement Date

Impact Assessment

This takeover process impacts shareholders of B J DUPLEX BOARDS LIMITED who wish to participate in the acquisition window. Trading members and custodians must follow specific early pay-in procedures to ensure timely settlement. The 15-day bidding window provides adequate time for shareholders to participate in the offer. Contact support available through ICCL Help Desk at 022-69158590/45720490/45720690 or iccl.helpdesk@icclindia.com for clarifications.

Impact Justification

Company-specific takeover process with defined settlement procedures affecting shareholders and trading members participating in the acquisition window