Indo Borax to acquire 64.26% stake in Kronox Lab Sciences, open offer triggered

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AI summary

Indo Borax & Chemicals board approved acquiring 2,38,44,000 equity shares (64.26%) of Kronox Lab Sciences from promoters at Rs 103.22 per share, totaling Rs 246.12 crore. This triggers a mandatory open offer for up to 95.70 lakh shares (25.79%) at Rs 157.27 each. Kronox makes specialty fine chemicals with FY26 turnover of about Rs 101 crore. Deal expected to close within 3 months.

Likely market impact

Diversification move into specialty chemicals; about Rs 246 crore cash outflow plus open offer costs. Watch for deal closure within 3 months.