SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. has filed a substantial acquisition disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI's takeover regulations, revealing a significant reduction in its shareholding in Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd . The disclosure pertains to transactions executed on 27 March 2026 through open market sales.

Transaction Details

The fund disposed of 9,929,799 shares carrying voting rights through net sales in the open market. This transaction represents a 2.00% reduction in the fund's shareholding percentage relative to the company's total share capital.

Shareholding Position

The substantial disposal has altered SMALLCAP World Fund's ownership structure in the housing finance company. Prior to this transaction, the fund held a more significant position in the company's equity.

Company Capital Structure

The disclosure also reveals changes in Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd's total equity share capital during the transaction period. The company's share capital increased from 498,924,001 shares to 500,722,736 shares, with the total diluted share capital remaining at 500,722,736 shares post-transaction.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was signed by Christopher J. Salo, Vice President of Fund Business Management Group, representing Capital Research and Management Company as the investment adviser. The document was executed in Los Angeles, California on 30 March 2026, ensuring compliance with SEBI's substantial acquisition disclosure requirements.

SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. is not associated with the promoter or promoter group of the target company, and the shares of Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd are listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited.

Aptus Value Housing Finance India Limited has published mandatory newspaper advertisements regarding the dispatch of its postal ballot notice, marking a significant corporate governance milestone for the Chennai-based housing finance company.

Regulatory Compliance and Publication Details

The company published the postal ballot notice advertisements in compliance with Regulation 47 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. The advertisements appeared in two newspapers on March 25, 2026:

Remote E-Voting Process Implementation

The company has established a comprehensive remote e-voting system to facilitate shareholder participation in the postal ballot process. KFin Technologies Limited has been engaged to provide the electronic voting platform for all eligible members.

Shareholder Eligibility and Participation

Members whose names appear in the Register of Members maintained by the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent or Depositories as on the cut-off date of March 20, 2026 are entitled to participate in the voting process. The company has sent postal ballot notices electronically to members with registered email addresses.

Key participation requirements include:

• Electronic voting only - no physical postal ballot forms
• Valid email registration with RTA or Depositories
• Access to KFin Technologies' e-voting platform
• Voting limited to special business items outlined in the notice

Scrutinizer Appointment and Result Declaration

The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. S. Sandeep (FCS No. 5853, COP No. 5987), Managing Partner of S. Sandeep & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot process.

The postal ballot process reflects the company's commitment to maintaining transparent corporate governance practices while ensuring convenient shareholder participation through digital platforms.