Board Approval and Transaction Structure
The Board of Directors of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) at its meeting held on September 21, 2026, approved the purchase by its wholly owned subsidiary, Samvardhana Motherson Adsys Tech Limited (SMAST), of a 50.1% equity stake in Rotary Connectors Private Limited (RCPL) from its existing shareholders. The approval is subject to satisfactory completion of conditions precedent.
Post-completion, SMAST will hold 50.1% of the equity share capital of RCPL and will have the right to appoint a majority of directors on its board. Consequently, RCPL will become an indirect subsidiary of SAMIL. The promoters of RCPL will retain a 49.9% equity stake.
Target Company Profile
Name: Rotary Connectors Private Limited (RCPL)
Business: The target is engaged in the manufacturing of military-grade circular connectors and interconnection solutions. Its products have diversified applications, including in the Aerospace and Defence sector.
Incorporation Date: December 8, 2005.
Financials (Turnover):
- FY 2024: INR 752 Million
- FY 2025: INR 1,028 Million
- FY 2026 (Unaudited): INR 1,235 Million
Operations: The company has three manufacturing facilities located in Bengaluru, India.
Transaction Details
Industry: Aerospace and Defence
Consideration Type: Cash
Enterprise Value: INR 5,004 Million (Indian Rupees Five Thousand and Four Million only).
Equity Value Calculation: The final equity value will be determined based on the enterprise value plus net cash as of the locked-box date of March 31, 2026. This will be subject to adjustments for any leakage or cash withdrawal occurring between the locked-box date and the closing date.
Related Party Transaction: The acquisition is not a related party transaction. The promoter/promoter group/group companies of SAMIL have no interest in RCPL.
Strategic Rationale and Impact
The acquisition supports the Motherson Group's strategic vision of diversifying and scaling its Aerospace and Defence business vertical, with a specific focus on Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS). The disclosure states that Motherson's existing footprint, geographic reach, and customer access in this sector can be leveraged to accelerate the growth of RCPL's business.
Approvals and Timeline
Governmental/Regulatory Approvals: No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for this acquisition.
Expected Completion: Subject to the satisfaction of conditions precedent, the transaction is expected to be completed by Quarter 4 of the financial year 2026-2027.
Meeting Details
The Board Meeting commenced at 09:20 Hours (IST) and concluded at 10:00 Hours (IST) on September 21, 2026.