Fonebox Retail calls EGM to approve NWOM acquisition

1 min read     Updated on 29 May 2026, 12:44 PM
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Fonebox Retail Limited has called an Extraordinary General Meeting on June 20, 2026, to approve the acquisition of NWOM Retailers Private Limited through a share swap valued at ₹25.74 crore. The transaction involves the allotment of 30,00,000 equity shares at ₹85.80 each and requires an increase in authorised share capital. The meeting will also address the regularisation of director appointments and remuneration approvals.

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Fonebox Retail Limited has scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on June 20, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for the acquisition of NWOM Retailers Private Limited. The transaction involves a share swap worth ₹25.74 crore, funded through the preferential allotment of 30,00,000 equity shares at ₹85.80 each. The acquisition aims to consolidate the retail footprint and generate operational synergies in the mobile phone segment.

The board approved the acquisition on May 22, 2026, via a Share Subscription and Purchase Agreement (SSPA) with sellers Mr. Pankaj Kailashnath Vasudeva, Mr. Dhrumil Pradipbhai Shah, and Mr. Rajesh Ujamshibhai Shah. To facilitate the issuance of shares, the board has proposed increasing the authorised share capital from ₹10,50,00,000 to ₹13,50,00,000. This change requires a consequential amendment to the Memorandum of Association of the company.

Key Financial Details of the Acquisition

Particulars Details
Target Entity NWOM Retailers Private Limited
Acquisition Cost ₹25,74,00,000
Issue Price per Share ₹85.80
Total Shares Issued 30,00,000
Consideration Type Share Swap

NWOM Retailers Private Limited reported a turnover of ₹25,32,129.65 thousand for the financial year 2024-25, compared to ₹13,00,895.00 thousand in the previous fiscal year. The preferential allotment will see Mr. Pankaj Kailashnath Vasudeva and Mr. Dhrumil Pradipbhai Shah receiving shares in the promoter category, while Mr. Rajesh Ujamshibhai Shah will receive shares in the public category.

Corporate Actions and Approvals

The EGM will be held via video conferencing at 12:00 P.M. IST. Remote e-voting will commence on June 17, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. and conclude on June 19, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. The cut-off date for determining shareholder eligibility is June 13, 2026. Ms. Yashree Dixit has been appointed as the scrutinizer for the e-voting process.

Shareholders will also vote on the regularisation of appointments for Mr. Pankaj Kailashnath Vasudeva and Mr. Dhrumil Pradipbhai Shah as Executive Directors, effective May 22, 2026. Additionally, the meeting will seek approval for the remuneration of Mr. Amitkumar Gopalbhai Patel, Managing Director, Mr. Manishbhai Girishbhai Patel, Chairman, and Mr. Parth Lallubhai Desai, Director & CFO.

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