Matrimony.com Limited Extinguishes 8,93,129 Equity Shares Following Buyback Completion
Matrimony.com Limited has finalized the extinguishment of 8,93,129 equity shares on February 23, 2026, following completion of its buyback program at ₹655 per share. The extinguishment reduced the company's paid-up capital from ₹1,078.17 Lakhs to ₹1,033.51 Lakhs and increased promoter shareholding to 56.96% from 54.61%, completing the regulatory process in full compliance with SEBI Buyback Regulations.

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Matrimony.com Limited has successfully completed the extinguishment of 8,93,129 equity shares following its buyback program completion. The company announced the share extinguishment on February 26, 2026, in compliance with Regulations 11 and 24(iv) of the SEBI Buyback Regulations, marking the final step in its share repurchase initiative.
Buyback Program Overview
The buyback program involved repurchasing 8,93,129 fully paid-up equity shares at ₹655 per share for a total consideration of ₹5,850 Lakhs excluding transaction costs. The buyback was conducted through the tender offer route using the stock exchange mechanism via BSE Limited as the designated exchange, with the tendering period running from February 05-11, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Shares Bought Back: | 8,93,129 |
| Buyback Price: | ₹655 per share |
| Total Consideration: | ₹5,850 Lakhs |
| Extinguishment Date: | February 23, 2026 |
| Settlement Date: | February 18, 2026 |
Strong Market Response
The buyback received overwhelming investor response, with KFin Technologies Limited as the registrar processing 10,015 valid bids for 66,00,261 equity shares. This represented approximately 7.39 times oversubscription compared to the shares offered for buyback.
| Category: | Reserved Shares | Valid Bids | Shares Tendered | Oversubscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Shareholders: | 1,33,970 | 9,863 | 7,67,602 | 5.73x |
| General Category: | 7,59,159 | 152 | 58,32,659 | 7.68x |
| Total: | 8,93,129 | 10,015 | 66,00,261 | 7.39x |
Capital Structure Changes
Following the share extinguishment, the company's capital structure has been updated with significant changes to both paid-up capital and shareholding pattern. The extinguishment was processed through Central Depository Services (India) Limited on February 23, 2026.
| Capital Structure: | Pre-Buyback (₹ Lakhs) | Post-Buyback (₹ Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Authorized Share Capital: | 2,010.00 | 2,010.00 |
| Paid-up Share Capital: | 1,078.17 | 1,033.51 |
| Total Outstanding Shares: | 2,15,63,422 | 2,06,70,293 |
Updated Shareholding Pattern
The buyback has resulted in changes to the shareholding structure, with promoter shareholding increasing due to the reduction in total share count. The new shareholding pattern reflects the impact of share extinguishment on ownership percentages.
| Shareholding Category: | Pre-Buyback Shares | Pre-Buyback % | Post-Buyback Shares | Post-Buyback % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters & Promoter Group: | 1,17,74,726 | 54.61% | 1,17,74,726 | 56.96% |
| Public Shareholders: | 97,88,696 | 45.39% | 88,95,567 | 43.04% |
| Total: | 2,15,63,422 | 100.00% | 2,06,70,293 | 100.00% |
Regulatory Compliance
The extinguishment process was completed in full compliance with SEBI Buyback Regulations, with all necessary certifications obtained from depositories and regulatory authorities. The company submitted the required documentation to BSE Limited, including certificates from Central Depository Services (India) Limited confirming the successful extinguishment of shares in dematerialized form. KFin Technologies Limited served as the registrar and transfer agent for the buyback process, while Saffron Capital Advisors Private Limited acted as the manager to the offer.
Historical Stock Returns for Matrimony.com
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.13% | -6.54% | -27.46% | -26.24% | -28.66% | -64.33% |
































