Zero shares tendered in Emirates NBD open offer for RBL Bank
Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) disclosed that zero equity shares were tendered in its open offer for RBL Bank Limited as of June 3, 2026. The offer aims to acquire up to 26% of the expanded voting share capital at ₹280.00 per share, with a maximum consideration of ₹117,353,299,774.34. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and proportionate reduction under SEBI (SAST) Regulations.

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Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) reported that 0 equity shares were tendered in its mandatory open offer to acquire up to 415,586,443 equity shares of RBL Bank Limited , representing 26.00% of the expanded voting share capital. The disclosure, based on the Open Offer Escrow Demat Account statement as of 16:53:48 on June 3, 2026, indicates 0.00% acceptance of the offer size at this reporting stage. The offer price was set at ₹280.00 per share, with an applicable interest of ₹2.38 per share, totaling a maximum consideration of ₹117,353,299,774.34.
The open offer, scheduled to commence on 01 June 2026 and close on 12 June 2026, is not conditional upon a minimum level of acceptance. The transaction is subject to proportionate reduction under Regulation 7(4) of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations to ensure the acquirer's shareholding does not exceed 75.00% of the Expanded Voting Share Capital. The acquirer also agreed to subscribe to 959,045,636 equity shares via a preferential issue at ₹280.00 per share.
Offer Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) |
| Target Company | RBL Bank Limited |
| Offer Shares | Up to 415,586,443 Equity Shares |
| Offer Price | ₹280.00 per Equity Share |
| Applicable Interest | ₹2.38 per Equity Share |
| Total Consideration | ₹117,353,299,774.34 (assuming full acceptance) |
| Offer Opening Date | 01 June 2026 |
| Offer Closing Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Percentage of Expanded Voting Share Capital | 26.00% |
Statutory Approvals and Conditions
The transaction requires all Required Statutory Approvals, including those from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Approval from the Central Bank of United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has also been received. The offer is open to all public shareholders, though non-resident shareholders must submit requisite RBI approvals to tender shares.
Financial Arrangements
Emirates NBD Bank provided a bank guarantee of ₹12,386,450,000.00 and deposited ₹1,163,650,000.00 in cash into an escrow account, with an additional ₹108,810,000.00 for applicable interest. The acquirer certified adequate financial resources to meet obligations. The offer price was determined as the highest of the negotiated price and the volume weighted average market price for the 60 trading days preceding the Public Announcement. The applicable interest accounts for a 31-day delay in the tendering period commencement.
Historical Stock Returns for RBL Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.18% | -0.01% | +3.46% | +14.43% | +64.96% | +59.10% |
How will the complete lack of acceptance in the open offer impact Emirates NBD's governance strategy and board representation at RBL Bank?
What is the expected timeline for securing the remaining regulatory approvals from the RBI, CCI, and DPIIT given the CBUAE has already signed off?
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