Acquisition Details

  • Target Entity: GM & FE Ryan Pty Limited (ACN: 085 586 910), which is trustee of GMR Engineering Services (GMR Engineering Services Unit Trust, ABN: 83 408 901 287)
  • Location: 164 Maude Street, Shepparton, Victoria 3630, Australia
  • Completion Date: July 30, 2026 (noted by Board of Directors)
  • Previous Intimation: Binding Agreement announced on June 03, 2026

Financial Details of Target

  • Employees: 12 full-time employees
  • Annual Revenue: AUD $1.8 million (FY2025 actual); 3-year average AUD $1.6 million
  • FY2026 Forecast: AUD $2.2 million
  • Historical Performance: Total invoicing since 2005 ~AUD $24.5M across ~8,200 invoices and ~2,500 projects
  • Assets: 100% owned assets valued at approximately AUD $310,700
  • Debt Position: Debt-free

Transaction Structure

  • Consideration Type: Cash
  • Acquisition Cost: AUD 1,741,140 for 10 equity shares at rate of AUD 174,114 per share
  • Stake Acquired: 100% equity stake (10 equity shares) of GM & FE Ryan Pty Limited
  • Related Party Status: Not a related party transaction. No promoters or promoter group companies have any interest in the acquired entity.
  • Negotiation Basis: Arm's length commercial terms between independent parties

Business Profile of Acquired Entity

  • Industry: Engineering Consulting and Land Surveying
  • Services: 8 integrated engineering disciplines - civil & structural engineering, land surveying, drone/UAV surveying, GIS & asset management, water engineering, environmental engineering, sustainability/ESD services, and project management
  • Incorporation: Incorporated in Australia, business trading commenced December 2004 (20+ years continuous operation)
  • Principal: Mr. Glen Marshall Ryan (46+ years engineering experience)
  • Regulatory Framework: Regulated under Corporations Act, 2001 (Cth) and Victorian professional licensing frameworks in Australia

Strategic Rationale and Impact

  • Strategic Objective: Enables Monarch's strategic entry into Australian engineering market
  • Business Alignment: Directly within Monarch's main line of business as stated in its MOA
  • Key Benefits:
  • Immediate access to 7 Australian Government procurement panels
  • ~80% client retention rate and 20-year operating track record
  • 12 qualified FTE and AUD $310,700 in owned technology assets
  • Platform for Monarch's Australian operations
  • Revenue Impact Expectations:
  • FY2026: AUD $1.76M–$1.84M
  • FY2030: AUD $2.14M–$3.22M (3 growth scenarios)

Regulatory Approvals and Compliance

  • RBI/FEMA Requirements:
  • Form ODI Part I filing with Authorised Dealer Bank under FEM (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 before any fund remittance
  • Form ODI Part II within 30 days of completion
  • Annual Performance Reports (APRs) with AD Bank within 60 days of target's financial year-end
  • SEBI Requirements:
  • Regulation 30 intimation under SEBI LODR Regulations 2015 within 24 hours of Board Resolution
  • Disclosure to BSE SME Platform

Additional Information

  • The acquisition has been completed as of July 30, 2026
  • Information available on Company's website: https://www.monarchconsultants.in/
  • Company contact: Monarch House, CTS No 434/1, B T Kawade Road, Ghorpadi, Pune 411 036, Maharashtra, India
  • CIN No.: L45203PN1999PLC013830