Description

BSE announces the opening of buyback offer for Matrimony.com Limited for up to 8,93,129 equity shares at ₹655 per share through tender offer route on proportionate basis.

Summary

Matrimony.com Limited has opened its buyback offer for up to 8,93,129 fully paid-up equity shares representing 4.14% of total paid-up equity share capital as on March 31, 2025. The buyback is through tender offer route at ₹655 per share for an aggregate amount not exceeding ₹5,850 lakhs (excluding transaction costs). The offer is open to all equity shareholders/beneficial owners as on the Record Date of January 30, 2026 on a proportionate basis.

Key Points

  • Buyback of up to 8,93,129 equity shares of face value ₹5 each
  • Buyback price: ₹655 per equity share, payable in cash
  • Total buyback size: ₹5,850 lakhs (excluding transaction costs)
  • Represents 4.14% of total paid-up equity share capital as on March 31, 2025
  • Record Date: January 30, 2026
  • Two categories: (i) Reserved Category for Small Shareholders (ii) General Category for all other eligible shareholders
  • Buyback on proportionate basis through tender offer route
  • Manager to Buyback: Saffron Capital Advisors Private Limited
  • Registrar to Buyback: KFin Technologies Limited

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes announced. This is a corporate action conducted in accordance with existing regulations.

Compliance Requirements

  • Buyback conducted in accordance with Article 16 of Articles of Association
  • Compliance with Sections 68, 69, 70, 110 and other applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013
  • Adherence to Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014
  • Compliance with SEBI Buyback Regulations, 2018 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015
  • Buyback Size represents 24.68% of aggregate paid-up equity capital and free reserves (standalone) and 24.81% (consolidated) as per audited financial statements as on March 31, 2025
  • Subject to approvals from statutory/regulatory authorities including SEBI, NSE, BSE, ROC, RBI as required

Important Dates

  • Record Date: January 30, 2026
  • Financial statements reference date: March 31, 2025
  • Circular issue date: February 4, 2026

Impact Assessment

Shareholder Impact: Eligible shareholders as on Record Date can participate in the buyback on proportionate basis. Small shareholders have reserved category allocation. Shareholders will receive ₹655 per share for accepted tenders.

Company Impact: Capital reduction of 4.14% through deployment of ₹5,850 lakhs. Buyback size within statutory limits at 24.68% (standalone) and 24.81% (consolidated) of paid-up capital and free reserves.

Market Impact: Medium impact - buyback provides exit opportunity at premium and demonstrates company’s confidence in fundamentals. Proportionate tender offer ensures fair treatment across shareholder categories.

Impact Justification

High importance due to significant corporate action (buyback of 4.14% equity) with direct impact on Matrimony.com shareholders. Medium market impact as it affects specific company shareholders through proportionate tender offer.