Description

Letter of offer for buyback of up to 8,93,129 equity shares of Matrimony.com Limited at ₹655 per share through tender offer route for aggregate amount not exceeding ₹5,850 lakhs.

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 equity share for an aggregate amount not exceeding ₹5,850 lakhs (excluding transaction costs). The offer is made 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
  • Maximum 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
  • Buyback method: Tender offer route on proportionate basis
  • Two categories: Reserved category for small shareholders and General category for all other eligible shareholders
  • Buyback size represents 24.68% of standalone and 24.81% of consolidated paid-up equity capital and free reserves as per March 31, 2025 financials

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a corporate action in compliance with existing regulations including:

  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018
  • Companies Act, 2013 (Sections 68, 69, 70, 110)
  • Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014
  • SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015

Compliance Requirements

  • Eligible shareholders as on record date (January 30, 2026) can participate in the buyback
  • Shareholders must refer to the Letter of Offer for detailed participation procedures
  • Separate categories maintained for small shareholders (reserved) and other shareholders (general)
  • Conducted through tender offer on proportionate basis
  • Manager to the Buyback: Saffron Capital Advisors Private Limited
  • Registrar to the Buyback: KFin Technologies Limited

Important Dates

  • Record Date: January 30, 2026
  • Reference date for financials: March 31, 2025
  • Opening of buyback offer: February 4, 2026 (as per circular date)

Impact Assessment

High Impact on Shareholders: This buyback offers shareholders an exit opportunity at ₹655 per share with proportionate allocation. Small shareholders have reserved quota ensuring participation.

Capital Structure Impact: The buyback of 4.14% equity shares will reduce the outstanding share capital and improve earnings per share metrics for remaining shareholders.

Financial Impact: The buyback size of ₹58.5 crore represents approximately 24.68-24.81% of the company’s equity capital and free reserves, indicating substantial capital deployment for shareholder returns.

Market Impact: The tender offer process ensures fair and transparent price discovery while giving all eligible shareholders equal opportunity to participate on proportionate basis.

Impact Justification

Major corporate action involving buyback of 4.14% of total equity shares worth ₹58.5 crore, directly impacting shareholders as of record date January 30, 2026