Key Quantitative Figures

  • Offer Size: 23,42,295 equity shares (26% of equity share capital)
  • Offer Price: ₹36.83 per equity share (including compensatory interest of ₹12.98 per share)
  • Total Consideration: ₹8,62,66,724.85 (assuming full acceptance)
  • Underlying Transaction: Acquisition of 63,65,924 shares (70.66%) from promoters at ₹23.85 per share
  • Escrow Amount: ₹2,20,60,500 (more than 25% of total consideration)

Dates of Action

  • Public Announcement Date: July 30, 2026
  • Detailed Public Statement Date: August 6, 2026
  • Identified Date: October 9, 2026 (for determining shareholders)
  • Tendering Period: October 26, 2026 to November 6, 2026
  • Last Date for Payment: November 23, 2026

Parties Involved

Acquirers:

  • RB International Holdings Limited (UK-based investment company)
  • Suyog Yogesh Desai (NRI, Project Head of Acquirer-1)
  • Nikita Suyog Desai (Spouse of Acquirer-2, resident India)

Sellers:

  • Virat Sevantilal Shah (40.41% promoter holding)
  • Alok Virat Shah (30.25% promoter holding)

Intermediaries:

  • Manager to Offer: Vivro Financial Services Private Limited
  • Registrar to Offer: Adroit Corporate Services Private Limited
  • Buying Broker: Pravin Ratilal Share and Stock Brokers Limited
  • Escrow Agent: Axis Bank Limited

Purpose and Rationale

The open offer is triggered by the acquisition of 70.66% promoter stake through a Share Purchase Agreement dated July 30, 2026. The acquirers intend to gain control and develop the existing business of RR Metalmakers, which is engaged in wholesale trading of steel and iron ores.

Financial Impact

For Public Shareholders:

  • Receipt of ₹36.83 per share (including ₹12.98 compensatory interest)
  • Securities Transaction Tax not applicable (off-market transaction)
  • Capital gains tax implications based on holding period

For Company:

  • Public shareholding may reduce to 3.34% post-offer (against 25% minimum requirement)
  • Acquirers committed to maintain minimum public shareholding as per Regulation 7(4) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations

Capital Structure Impact

  • Pre-offer Promoter Holding: 70.66% (63,65,924 shares)
  • Post-offer Acquirer Holding: 96.66% (87,08,219 shares) assuming full acceptance
  • Post-offer Public Holding: 3.34% (3,00,605 shares)

Compensatory Interest Details

SEBI mandated compensatory interest due to historical non-compliance by sellers:

  • Virat Sevantilal Shah acquired shares at ₹21.29 in May 2019 without making mandatory open offer
  • Alok Virat Shah acquired shares at ₹11.00 in August 2021 without making mandatory open offer
  • Interest calculated at 10% per annum for 2665 days (₹15.54) and 1831 days (₹5.52) respectively
  • Offer price enhanced from ₹23.85 to ₹36.83 using higher historical price of ₹21.29

Conditions and Approvals

  • The offer is not conditional upon any minimum level of acceptance
  • No statutory approvals required as on date, but offer may be subject to any approvals that become applicable
  • SPA contains conditions precedent including FEMA compliance and delivery of DP instructions

Procedure for Acceptance

For Demat Holdings:

  • Transfer shares to Escrow Demat Account (NSDL: IN300982, Client ID: 10968014)
  • OTP authentication mandatory for off-market transfers

For Physical Holdings:

  • Submit original share certificates, transfer forms, PAN copy, and completed acceptance form
  • Documents to be sent to Registrar to Offer before November 6, 2026

Tax Implications

  • STT not applicable (off-market transaction)
  • TDS may apply based on shareholder status (resident/non-resident)
  • Different tax treatment for capital gains vs business income
  • Non-residents must provide tax residency certificates and may claim DTAA benefits

Risk Factors

1. Underlying Transaction Risk: Offer may be withdrawn if SPA conditions not met

2. Open Offer Risk: Delay in statutory approvals may delay payment; physical share verification risks

3. Acquirer Risk: No assurance on future performance of target company

4. Market Risk: Equity shares under Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) - Stage 0

5. MPS Risk: Public shareholding may fall below 25% requiring compliance measures

Financial Information

Target Company (FY2026):

  • Paid-up capital: ₹9,00,88,240 (90,08,824 shares of ₹10 each)
  • Revenue from operations: ₹868.91 lakhs
  • Net loss: ₹(67.21) lakhs
  • Net worth: ₹837.66 lakhs

Acquirer-1 (RB International Holdings):

  • Consolidated revenue (Mar 2026): GBP 15,818.53 thousand (₹1,987.36 lakhs)
  • Profit after tax: GBP 795.75 thousand (₹99.97 lakhs)
  • Net worth: GBP 19,456.49 thousand (₹2,444.41 lakhs)

Additional Information

  • Target company listed on BSE (Scrip ID: R RMETAL) under ESM framework
  • Equity shares are infrequently traded (8.94% turnover in preceding 12 months)
  • Acquirers intend to retain listing status; no delisting offer proposed
  • The offer is not a competing offer and no competing offers exist

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