ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited has informed the Exchange about disclosure under Regulation 30 of Listing Regulations.
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Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited (promoter holding 21.91% stake) has announced it is acquiring a 75% controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance for an initial cash consideration of ₹3,500 crore (~$389 million), with potential additional consideration up to ₹700 crore. As part of regulatory approvals for this transaction, Prudential will need to reduce its shareholding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to under 10% and cease to be a promoter of the company. Prudential is engaging with relevant regulatory authorities on the divestment timeframe. ICICI Pru Life is not a party to these share purchase agreements and the transaction has no direct operational impact on the company.
Prudential's exit from promoter status and reduction of stake from ~22% to under 10% could create overhang on the stock in the near term, though the company continues to operate independently with ICICI Bank as the other major promoter.