Nature of the Event

This is a mandatory open offer under Regulations 3(1) and 4 of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, triggered by a proposed preferential issue of shares through a share swap arrangement that will result in the acquirers obtaining control of the Target Company.

Key Quantitative Figures

  • Offer Size: 63,48,500 equity shares
  • Percentage of Expanded Voting Capital: 10.30%
  • Offer Price: ₹14 per fully paid-up equity share of face value ₹10 each
  • Maximum Consideration: ₹8,88,79,000 (assuming full acceptance)
  • Current Paid-up Capital: ₹6,47,46,000 divided into 64,74,600 equity shares
  • Expanded Voting Capital Post-Preferential Issue: 6,16,53,492 equity shares (₹61,65,34,920)
  • Preferential Issue Size: 5,51,78,892 equity shares
  • Escrow Amount Deposited: ₹2,23,00,000 (25% of offer consideration)

Dates of Action

  • Public Announcement Date: August 29, 2026
  • Detailed Public Statement Date: September 04, 2026
  • Draft Letter of Offer Filing: September 11, 2026
  • Identified Date: October 16, 2026 (for determining eligible shareholders)
  • Offer Opening Date: November 02, 2026 (Monday)
  • Offer Closing Date: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
  • Last Date for Payment/Refund: December 01, 2026 (Tuesday)

Parties Involved

Acquirers:

1. Misun Pure Lights Private Limited (Acquirer-1)

2. Ravi Prakash Bothra (Acquirer-2)

3. Vaaibhav Bothrra (Acquirer-3)

4. Rajesh Arora (Acquirer-4)

5. Ashish Arora (Acquirer-5)

Persons Acting in Concert (PACs):

1. Yasha Bothra (PAC-1)

2. Divyanshi Bothra (PAC-2)

3. Sakshi Bothra (PAC-3)

4. Rejesh Bothra (PAC-4)

5. Sandeep Bothra (PAC-5)

6. Priyanka Baid (PAC-6)

7. Nirmala Bothra (PAC-7)

8. Bothra Corp LLP (PAC-8)

Transferor Companies:

1. Blisstering Electronics Private Limited (BEPL)

2. Bliss Cab Electronics Private Limited (BCEPL)

Manager to Offer: Novus Capital Advisors Private Limited

Registrar to Offer: Purva Share registry (India) Private Limited

Buying Broker: Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited

Escrow Bank: ICICI Bank Limited

Purpose and Rationale

The open offer is being made to acquire control of Ishaan Infrastructures and Shelters Limited pursuant to a proposed preferential issue of 5,51,78,892 equity shares through a share swap arrangement. The Target Company will acquire 98.72% of Blisstering Electronics and 90.17% of Bliss Cab Electronics in exchange for issuing shares to the acquirers, PACs, and other shareholders of the transferor companies.

Financial and Operational Impact

  • Post-Offer Holding: Acquirers and PACs will hold 4,30,35,512 equity shares (69.80% of expanded capital)
  • Preferential Allocation:
  • Acquirer-1: 69,68,967 shares (11.30%)
  • Acquirer-2: 1,99,61,325 shares (32.38%)
  • Acquirer-3: 24,68,340 shares (4.00%)
  • Acquirer-5: 12,80,880 shares (2.08%)
  • PACs: 60,07,500 shares (9.74%)
  • Other shareholders of transferor companies: 1,84,91,880 shares (29.99%)
  • Minimum Public Shareholding: 25% requirement will be maintained post-transaction
  • Current Public Shareholding: 63,48,500 shares (98.05% of current capital)

Capital Structure Impact

  • Pre-Preferential Capital: 64,74,600 equity shares (₹6,47,46,000)
  • Post-Preferential Capital: 6,16,53,492 equity shares (₹61,65,34,920)
  • Dilution: Significant dilution due to issuance of 5,51,78,892 new shares
  • Acquirer Holding Post-Transaction: 69.80% of expanded capital

Procedure Details

  • The offer will be implemented through stock exchange mechanism on BSE Limited
  • Acquisition window will be available for tendering shares
  • Shares held in physical form can be tendered with required documentation
  • Settlement will be through clearing corporation mechanism
  • In case of oversubscription, acceptance will be on proportionate basis

Risk Factors

  • The offer may be withdrawn if statutory approvals are refused
  • Possible delay in offer process due to litigation or SEBI instructions
  • No assurance that all tendered shares will be accepted in case of oversubscription
  • Equity shares tendered will be locked until completion of offer formalities
  • Market price fluctuations may affect shareholders during tendering period

Taxation

  • Tax implications vary based on residential status and holding period
  • Long-term capital gains (holding >12 months) may be taxed at 12.5% with certain conditions
  • Short-term capital gains (holding ≤12 months) taxed at 20%
  • Different rates apply for FIIs/FPIs and other non-resident shareholders
  • Tax deduction at source requirements vary for resident and non-resident shareholders

Documents Available for Inspection

  • Share swap agreements dated August 29, 2026
  • Escrow agreement dated August 31, 2026
  • Net worth certificates of acquirers
  • Financial statements of Target Company and Acquirer-1
  • SEBI observation letter dated October 14, 2026
  • Due diligence certificate dated September 11, 2026

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