BSEBJ Duplex Boards LtdHighNeutral
Announced Mon, 20 Oct · 17:11 IST

Navigant Corporate Advisors Limited ("Manager to the Offer") has submitted to BSE a copy of Letter of Offer for the attention of the Equity Shareholders of BJ Duplex Boards Ltd ("Target Company").

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Price reaction · full curve

Awaiting price reaction for this filing.

AI summary

BJ Duplex Boards Ltd is undergoing a change of control triggered by a preferential allotment. Acquirers Prabhatam Investments Pvt Ltd and Mr. Mayank Gupta have already been allotted 1,31,00,000 equity shares (68.84% of post-issue capital) at Re. 1 per share, taking them into promoter status. As this crosses the takeover threshold, a mandatory open offer for an additional 26% (49,47,410 shares) at Re. 1 per share has been triggered under SEBI (SAST) Regulations. The offer opens on November 4, 2025 and closes on November 18, 2025. The target company is currently non-operational with no revenue, and the acquirers plan to start a new line of business after taking control. Post-offer, the acquirers could hold up to 94.84% of the company, with existing promoters being reclassified to public category.

Likely market impact

Existing public shareholders can tender their shares in the open offer at Re. 1 per share (same as face value), reflecting the dormant nature of the business. The low offer price and the shell-like status of the company mean this is essentially a control acquisition by the acquirers, who may revive the listed entity with new business activities. Shareholders should weigh exiting at Re. 1 against holding for any potential future revival once new business is started.