Merlin Resources Private Limited, a Chatterjee Group company, has acquired an additional stake in nexome capital markets Limited through open market purchase. The acquisition was disclosed to BSE Limited and the target company's board of directors on April 07, 2026, in compliance with SEBI takeover regulations.

Transaction Details

The share acquisition transaction involved the purchase of 1,20,000 equity shares, representing 1.36% of the total share capital and 1.12% of the total diluted share capital of Nexome Capital Markets Limited.

Shareholding Pattern Changes

Following the acquisition, Merlin Resources Private Limited's total shareholding in Nexome Capital Markets Limited has increased significantly. The company's stake has grown from 5,62,200 shares to 6,82,200 shares.

Company Information

Nexome Capital Markets Limited, formerly known as SMIFS Capital Markets Limited, is listed on BSE Limited. The company's equity share capital remained stable at Rs. 8,81,55,000 both before and after the transaction. The total diluted share capital stands at Rs. 10,73,55,000.

Merlin Resources Private Limited, incorporated under CIN U7010WB1995PTC076120, operates as part of the Chatterjee Group. The company is registered at 9B Wood Street, 4th Floor, Kolkata-700016. According to the disclosure, Merlin Resources does not belong to the promoter or promoter group of Nexome Capital Markets Limited.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The document was signed by Deborshi Roy, Director of Merlin Resources Private Limited (DIN: 0746388), confirming the company's compliance with regulatory requirements for substantial share acquisitions. The disclosure was also acknowledged by Sanjana Gupta, Company Secretary cum Compliance Officer of Nexome Capital Markets Limited, who digitally signed the acknowledgment on April 08, 2026.

Lend Lease Company (India) Limited has filed comprehensive regulatory disclosures with SEBI regarding its acquisition of equity shares in Nexome Capital Markets Limited (formerly SMIFS Capital Markets Limited) through a rights issue, demonstrating full compliance with takeover regulations.

Acquisition Transaction Details

The acquisition was executed on March 24, 2026, with Lend Lease acquiring 11,61,988 equity shares at Rs. 75.00 per share through participation in a rights issue conducted by Nexome Capital Markets Limited.

Shareholding Impact

The transaction has significantly enhanced Lend Lease's ownership position in Nexome Capital Markets Limited, with the company's stake increasing substantially from its previous holding.

SEBI Regulatory Compliance

Lend Lease filed the mandatory disclosure under Regulation 10(7) of SEBI SAST Regulations on April 06, 2026, within the prescribed 21 working days timeline. The company paid the required regulatory fee for the filing.

Stock Exchange Notification

The company also fulfilled its obligation under Regulation 10(6) by filing the required disclosure with BSE Limited on March 27, 2026, within four working days of the acquisition as mandated by regulations.

Rights Issue Participation

Lend Lease acquired shares beyond its proportionate entitlement in the rights issue, with 6.62% of shares acquired in excess of its entitlement. The acquisition falls under the exemption provisions of Regulation 10(4)(b) of SEBI SAST Regulations, as Lend Lease belongs to the promoter group of Nexome Capital Markets Limited.

Lend Lease has declared compliance with all conditions specified under Regulation 10(4)(b) and confirmed that the information provided in the regulatory filings is accurate and complete. The transaction strengthens Lend Lease's position as a significant stakeholder in Nexome Capital Markets Limited while maintaining full regulatory compliance.