Outcome of Board Meeting - Buyback of fully paid-up equity shares of the company, subject to approval of the shareholders.
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Bajaj Auto's board has approved a buyback of up to 4.69 million equity shares, representing 1.68% of its total paid-up capital, at INR 12,000 per share. The total buyback size is up to INR 5,633 crores, payable in cash. The buyback will be executed via the Tender Offer route on a proportionate basis and is subject to shareholder approval via a special resolution through postal ballot. The record date for determining eligible shareholders will be announced separately. The promoter group currently holds 55.01% of the company.
This buyback signals management confidence in the company's fundamentals, returning INR 5,633 crores to shareholders at a significant premium. It will be EPS accretive given the reduction in share count, though the exact impact depends on the current market price relative to the INR 12,000 buyback price.