The Exchange has received the disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 for Energy II Ltd, Bermuda (PAC)
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Energy II Limited, Bermuda — part of the promoter group of Essar Shipping — has released a pledge on 2,14,06,365 shares (10.34% of the company's equity). These shares were previously held as encumbered (pledged) and have now been freed from the pledge. The promoter group's ownership in Essar Shipping remains unchanged at 10.34%; only the encumbrance status has changed. The disclosure was filed under SEBI's Takeover Regulations to report this release of pledge to the stock exchanges (BSE and NSE).
A pledge release is generally seen as a mildly positive signal — it means the lender no longer has a claim on these shares, reducing the risk of a forced sale. The promoter group's economic interest in the company is unchanged.