Vardhman Special Steels Limited has informed the Exchange about Agreements under Regulation 30A of SEBI LODR.
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Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) disclosed that on June 2, 2025, its Promoter and Promoter Group entered into a Shareholders Agreement (SHA) with Aichi Steel Corporation (ASC), an existing shareholder. The SHA was executed pursuant to ASC's additional investment, which raised its stake in VSSL from 11.33% to 24.90% under a Share Subscription and Investment Agreement (SSIA) dated May 29, 2025. VSSL itself is not a party to the SHA. The agreement sets out mutual rights and obligations, including share transfer restrictions (e.g., no transfer to competitors), a 3-year lock-in on ASC's newly subscribed shares, non-compete and non-solicit obligations, and standard rights like Right of First Refusal, Tag Along, and Drag Along. The SHA has no impact on management or control of the company and is not a related party transaction.
This signals a deepening strategic relationship with a global steel partner (Aichi Steel of Japan), potentially bringing technical collaboration and stability. For shareholders, the 3-year lock-in and transfer restrictions suggest long-term commitment from both sides, which is generally positive for share price stability, though the higher promoter-shareholder alignment may limit free-float liquidity.