Black Box Limited Completes Warrant Conversion, Allots 12.48 Lakh Equity Shares
Black Box Limited completed the conversion of 12,48,247 convertible warrants into equity shares at Rs. 417 per share, involving five non-promoter allottees and generating Rs. 52.05 crore in total consideration. The conversion increased the company's paid-up capital from Rs. 35.25 crore to Rs. 35.50 crore, successfully concluding the preferential issue program initiated in September 2024.

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Black Box Limited has successfully completed the conversion of 12,48,247 convertible warrants into equity shares, marking the conclusion of its preferential issue program initiated in September 2024. The company announced the allotment of equity shares following the receipt of balance consideration from warrant holders who opted to exercise their conversion rights.
Warrant Conversion Details
The conversion process involved five allottees who paid the remaining 75% of the issue price to convert their warrants into equity shares. The warrants were originally allotted on September 27, 2024, at Rs. 417 per warrant with an 18-month conversion window.
| Allottee | Category | Warrants Converted | Balance Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjeev Verma | Non-Promoter (KMP) | 47,962 | 1,50,00,115.50 |
| Ushma Mehta | Non-Promoter | 6,66,713 | 20,85,14,490.75 |
| Eminence Global Fund PCC | Non-Promoter (QIB) | 99,520 | 3,11,24,880.00 |
| Black Hawk Properties Pvt Ltd | Non-Promoter | 3,83,693 | 11,99,99,985.75 |
| Rajesh Rautela | Non-Promoter | 50,359 | 1,57,49,777.25 |
| Total | 12,48,247 | 39,03,89,249.25 |
Equity Share Allotment
The Board of Directors approved the allotment of 12,48,247 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each at a premium of Rs. 415 per share through a circular resolution dated March 25, 2026. The total consideration received from all allottees amounted to Rs. 52,05,18,999, which includes the initial 25% payment made during warrant allotment.
| Allottee | Equity Shares Allotted | Total Consideration (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanjeev Verma | 47,962 | 2,00,00,154 |
| Ushma Mehta | 6,66,713 | 27,80,19,321 |
| Eminence Global Fund PCC | 99,520 | 4,14,99,840 |
| Black Hawk Properties Pvt Ltd | 3,83,693 | 15,99,99,981 |
| Rajesh Rautela | 50,359 | 2,09,99,703 |
| Total | 12,48,247 | 52,05,18,999 |
Impact on Share Capital
The warrant conversion has resulted in an increase in the company's issued, subscribed, and paid-up capital. The shareholding structure shows varying levels of increase for different allottees, with some being new shareholders.
| Parameter | Before Conversion | After Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Total Equity Shares | 17,62,47,008 | 17,74,95,255 |
| Paid-up Capital | Rs. 35,24,94,016 | Rs. 35,49,90,510 |
Shareholding Changes
The conversion has altered the shareholding pattern for the allottees. Sanjeev Verma's holding increased from 1.25% to 1.27%, while Ushma Mehta's stake rose from 0.42% to 0.78%. Black Hawk Properties Pvt Ltd and Rajesh Rautela became new shareholders with 0.22% and 0.03% stakes respectively.
Preferential Issue Completion
With this conversion, Black Box Limited has successfully concluded its preferential issue program. All 92,65,215 convertible warrants originally allotted have been fully converted into equity shares in accordance with applicable provisions and terms of issue. The newly allotted shares rank pari passu with existing equity shares of the company.
Historical Stock Returns for Black Box
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.59% | -9.20% | -15.37% | -4.29% | +25.93% | +98.36% |
How will Black Box Limited utilize the Rs. 52 crore raised from the warrant conversion for future growth initiatives?
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