India Cements Capital Limited Open Offer Disclosure
Key Transaction Details
- Acquirers: Mr. Sandeep Jain (Acquirer 1), Mr. Vikas Garg (Acquirer 2), Mr. Rahul Nagar (Acquirer 3) along with Mrs. Neha Agarwal as Person Acting in Concert (PAC)
- Offer Type: Mandatory open offer triggered under Regulation 3(1) and Regulation 4 of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011
- Offer Size: Up to 56,43,612 equity shares (26.00% of voting share capital)
- Offer Price: ₹12 per fully paid-up equity share of face value ₹10
- Total Offer Consideration: ₹6,77,23,344 (assuming full acceptance)
Triggering Event
The open offer obligation was triggered by a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) executed on July 24, 2026, between the acquirers and the promoter seller M/s Sri Saradha Logistics Private Limited for acquisition of 1,08,58,186 equity shares representing 50.02% of voting share capital at ₹12 per share, aggregating ₹13,02,98,232.
Shareholding Pattern
Current Promoter Holding: 50.02% (1,08,58,186 shares) held by M/s Sri Saradha Logistics Private Limited
Post-Transaction Holding (assuming full acceptance):
- Acquirers + PAC: 94.45% (2,05,01,798 shares)
- Public Shareholding: 5.55% (below minimum public shareholding requirement)
Breakdown of Acquisition:
- From SPA: 1,08,58,186 shares (50.02%)
- From Open Offer: 56,43,612 shares (26.00%)
- PAC Existing Holding: 40,00,000 shares (18.43%)
Individual Acquirer Details
Sandeep Jain:
- Individual Net Worth: ₹33,90,39,843 (as of June 30, 2026)
- PAN: Not explicitly stated in data
- Director in multiple companies including Zeal Holdings, Kredmint Technologies, Pankaj Polymers
Vikas Garg:
- Individual Net Worth: ₹41,90,44,515 (as of June 30, 2026)
- PAN: AGSPG2876J
- Chartered Accountant with 20+ years experience
Rahul Nagar:
- Individual Net Worth: ₹13,87,50,459 (as of June 30, 2026)
- PAN: AHQPN6632E
- MBA from IIT Delhi with 12+ years experience
Neha Agarwal (PAC):
- Individual Net Worth: ₹16,97,89,000 (as of June 30, 2026)
- PAN: AHVPA8853B
- Chartered Accountant with 10+ years experience
- Existing holding: 40,00,000 shares (18.43%)
Financial Arrangements
- Total Funds Required: ₹6,77,23,344 for open offer consideration
- Funding Source: Acquirers' own sources/net worth, no borrowings
- Escrow Arrangement: ₹1,70,00,000 deposited in "ICCL OPEN OFFER ESCROW ACCOUNT" with Yes Bank Limited (Account No: 078566200000016)
- Financial Certification: Certified by Chartered Accountant Mr. Pankaj Bansal of M/s. JKNP & Associates
Statutory Approvals Required
- Primary Approval: RBI approval for change of control of Authorized Dealer (Category-II) license
- The Target Company is registered as an Authorized Dealer (Category-II) with RBI for money changing activities
- Open offer subject to receipt of all statutory approvals that may become applicable
Offer Schedule
- Public Announcement Date: July 24, 2026
- Detailed Public Statement Date: July 30, 2026
- Identified Date: September 2, 2026 (for shareholder eligibility determination)
- Tendering Period: September 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026
- Payment Completion Date: October 15, 2026
Target Company Information
- Business: Authorized Dealer (Category-II) registered with RBI for money changing activities
- Historical Name Changes: Originally incorporated as "Anura Finance Limited" (1985), changed to "Aruna Sugars Finance Limited" (1990), then to "India Cements Capital & Finance Limited" (1997), current name since 2006
Financial Information of Target Company
Key financial metrics (in ₹ lakhs):
- Total Revenue: 546.04 (Mar 2026), 607.52 (Mar 2025), 729.77 (Mar 2024)
- Net Income/(Loss): 55.68 (Mar 2026), (45.44) (Mar 2025), 150.91 (Mar 2024)
- EPS: ₹0.70 (Mar 2026), ₹(0.19) (Mar 2025), ₹0.26 (Mar 2024)
- Net Worth: 1,790.52 (Mar 2026), 1,832.71 (Mar 2025), 1,777.03 (Mar 2024)
Trading Information
- Stock Exchange: BSE Limited
- Trading Volume (July 2025-June 2026): 19,51,884 shares traded (8.99% of total listed shares)
- Shares Classified: Infrequently traded as per Regulation 2(1)(j) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations
Offer Price Justification
The offer price of ₹12 per share is justified as being the highest of:
- Negotiated price under SPA: ₹12 per share
- 52-week VWAP acquisition price: ₹12 per share
- 26-week highest acquisition price: ₹12 per share
- Valuation parameters for infrequently traded shares: ₹6.19 per share
Future Intentions
- Acquirers intend to continue existing business of Target Company
- No intention to alienate significant assets for two years except in ordinary course of business
- Commitment to maintain current workforce with welfare considerations
- Will facilitate compliance with minimum public shareholding requirements within stipulated timeframe
Additional Documents
- Share Purchase Agreement available for inspection at Manager to Offer's office
- Detailed Public Statement available on SEBI website (www.sebi.gov.in) and Manager's website (www.fintellectualadvisors.com)
- Letter of Offer to be dispatched to shareholders by September 9, 2026