SEBI exempts Neterwala Family Trust from open offer in Uni Abex
SEBI has exempted Neterwala Family Trust from making an open offer for the indirect acquisition of shares in Uni Abex Alloy Products Limited, facilitating an internal family reorganisation. The order dated May 18, 2026, allows the transfer of 96.09% of CFA shares to the trust, consolidating control without altering the 63.63% promoter group holding. The exemption is valid for one year and is subject to compliance with specific regulatory conditions.

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Uni Abex Alloy Products Limited has received an intimation regarding an order passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on May 18, 2026. The order grants an exemption to the Neterwala Family Trust from open-offer obligations under the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, concerning the proposed indirect acquisition of shares and voting rights in the company.
Details of the Restructuring
The transaction involves the contribution of 96.09% of the equity share capital of Chemicals and Ferro Alloys Private Limited (CFA), held by Mr. Feroze D. Neterwala, to the Neterwala Family Trust. Consequently, the trust will indirectly acquire control over CFA’s 21.85% shareholding in uni abex alloy products . Additionally, the trust will indirectly control Unitel Finance and Investments Private Limited, which holds 41.39% of the company, and S.D.N Company, which holds 0.24%.
The restructuring is pursuant to a private family arrangement intended to streamline the Neterwala family’s shareholding and achieve long-term succession-planning objectives. SEBI recognized that the proposed indirect acquisition is a family succession-planning transaction which does not prejudice public shareholders.
Shareholding Pattern
The table below details the shareholding of the company before and after the proposed acquisition. The aggregate shareholding of the promoter and promoter group will remain unchanged at 63.63%.
| Particulars | No. of Shares (Before) | % (Before) | No. of Shares (After) | % (After) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | ||||
| Feroze D Neterwala | 4,927 | 0.25 | 4,927 | 0.25 |
| Rustom Burjor Mehta | 2,600 | 0.13 | 2,600 | 0.13 |
| Pervin R Mehta | 205 | 0.01 | 205 | 0.01 |
| Anosh F Neterwala | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chemicals and Ferro Alloys Private Limited | 4,31,550 | 21.85 | 4,31,550 | 21.85 |
| Unitel Finance and Investments Private Limited | 8,17,500 | 41.39 | 8,17,500 | 41.39 |
| Total Promoter and Promoter Group | 12,56,782 | 63.63 | 12,56,782 | 63.63 |
| Public Shareholding | ||||
| Public | 7,18,218 | 36.37 | 7,18,218 | 36.37 |
| Total Shareholding | 19,75,000 | 100 | 19,75,000 | 100 |
Conditions and Validity
The exemption is subject to several conditions, including compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable laws. The trust must file a report to SEBI within 21 days from the date of acquisition and ensure compliance with the disclosures and undertakings made in the application. The trust must also adhere to the guidelines outlined in Chapter 8 of the SEBI Master Circular dated February 16, 2023.
The exemption granted from making an open offer remains valid for a period of one year from the date of the order. The trust must complete the implementation of the proposed acquisition within this period; otherwise, the exemption shall lapse. There will be no change in control or management of the company, nor any change in the public shareholding as a result of this transaction.
Historical Stock Returns for Uni Abex Alloy Products
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6.00% | +19.04% | +20.55% | +14.86% | +32.59% | +778.38% |
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