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Acquirers Mahesh Alabhai Odedra and Hiren Rambhai Odedra have launched an open offer to acquire up to 26% of Noble Polymers Ltd.'s equity shares. The offer price is set at ₹5 per share, with the total consideration for the open offer amounting to ₹11.38 crore.
This move follows a proposed preferential allotment to the same acquirers, who are set to receive 22,76,400 equity shares and 60,00,000 convertible warrants. The consideration for this preferential issue is ₹11.38 crore for shares and ₹30 crore for warrants. Noble Polymers' board is scheduled to consider this allotment on May 14, 2026.
The acquirers are required to issue a Detailed Public Statement about the open offer's terms by May 21, 2026. The ₹5 offer price presents existing retail shareholders with a defined exit opportunity.
Noble Polymers has a past marked by significant compliance challenges. The company endured a trading suspension of over six months starting in 2018, leading to compulsory delisting proceedings by stock exchanges due to failures in corporate governance, such as not submitting financial results on time and failing to appoint independent directors. Although the suspension was lifted and trading resumed, this history highlights past issues with regulatory adherence.
The transaction signals a potential shift in the company's ownership structure and control, possibly leading to changes in its strategic direction. It is noted that the manager to the open offer has stated that information was compiled from publicly available sources and not independently verified.
Key future developments to monitor include the publication of the Detailed Public Statement, the board's decision on the preferential allotment, any regulatory comments, market participation in the open offer, and the acquirers' future plans for Noble Polymers.