IPO Announcement

Acme Universal Safezone 9 Limited has launched its Initial Public Offering, with the issue opening on 28 September 2026 and closing on 30 September 2026. The equity shares will be listed on the BSE SME platform on 6 October 2026. Expert Global Consultants Private Limited is appointed as the Book Running Lead Manager to the issue.

Issue Details

The IPO consists of 5,060,800 equity shares, each priced within a band of ₹65 to ₹71 per share. The lot size is set at 1,600 shares, and multiples thereof are permissible. The tentative issue size, calculated at the cap price, amounts to Rs 36 crore.

Share Allocation Structure

  • Market Maker Portion: up to 2,54,400 equity shares
  • Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) Portion: not more than 23,98,400 equity shares
  • Anchor Investor Portion: up to 14,38,400 equity shares
  • Net QIB (Mutual Funds & Others): up to 9,60,000 equity shares
  • Non‑Institutional Investors (NII): not less than 7,24,800 equity shares
  • Individual Retail Investors: not less than 16,83,200 equity shares

Use of Proceeds

The proceeds are earmarked for capital expenditure towards the installation of additional machinery, the installation of a solar power plant, and incremental working capital requirements.

Company Profile

Acme Universal Safezone 9 Limited operates in the industrial safety footwear segment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It offers 15 product lines covering EVA‑rubber, Nitrile Rubber, and PVC sole types, serving sectors such as construction, oil & gas, mining, heavy engineering, automotive, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, foundry, and power generation. The company runs four manufacturing facilities located in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Distribution is carried out through direct institutional sales, regional distributors and dealers, as well as digital and e‑commerce channels, supported by channel‑partner warehousing at more than 40 locations across India. Export markets include the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Technologically, the firm utilizes ICad3D for product design and visualisation and SAP S/4 HANA for enterprise resource planning.

Historical Context

Since commencing operations in 1994, Acme has focused on building manufacturing capabilities, expanding its product portfolio, and serving a diverse industrial customer base. The IPO is presented as a milestone supporting the next phase of growth.

Financial Highlights (₹ in Lakhs)

| Fiscal Year | Revenue from Operations | EBITDA | EBITDA % | PAT | PAT % |

| FY24 | 17,894.40 | 1,455.08 | 8.13% | 756.48 | 4.23% |

| FY25 | 18,735.58 | 984.89 | 5.26% | 80.42 | 0.43% |

| FY26 | 20,590.31 | 1,515.19 | 7.36% | 585.73 | 2.84% |

Regulatory and Risk Disclosures

Acme Universal Safezone 9 Limited has filed a Red Herring Prospectus with the Registrar of Companies (Gujarat), SEBI, and the relevant stock exchange. The prospectus is available on the websites of the Book Running Lead Manager (www.expertglobal.in) and the company (www.acmeuniversal9.com). Potential investors are cautioned that equity investments involve a high degree of risk, with detailed risk factors outlined in the prospectus. Applicants agree not to sell, transfer, or create economic interests in the equity shares, including offshore derivative instruments, except as permitted under applicable securities laws.

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