Amansa Investments Ltd-FDI and its associated entities have made a significant investment in AEQUS Limited, acquiring 5,01,32,863 shares representing a 7.48% stake in the company. The substantial acquisition was disclosed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations for substantial acquisitions and takeovers.

Acquisition Details

The transaction involves three related entities working in concert: Amansa Investments Ltd-FDI, Amansa Holdings Private Limited, and Amansa Investments Ltd. The acquisition was completed with the formal disclosure filed through Citibank N.A. Securities Services acting as the authorized representative.

Shareholding Pattern Changes

The disclosure reveals changes in the acquiring entities' position in AEQUS Limited. The Amansa group's holdings have increased from a previously reported 6.50% to the current 7.48% stake, representing a strategic expansion of their investment.

Regulatory Compliance

The transaction was reported in accordance with Regulation 29(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure confirms that the acquiring entities do not belong to the promoter or promoter group category. Citibank N.A. Securities Services, with SEBI registration number IN-MU-FP-0562-15, facilitated the regulatory filing from their Mumbai office at FIFC, 9th Floor, C-54 & C-55, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex.

Entity Information

The acquiring entities have been assigned specific PAN numbers for regulatory tracking. The coordinated acquisition suggests a strategic investment approach by the Amansa group in AEQUS Limited's business operations. The filing was submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange at Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai, ensuring compliance with market disclosure requirements.

The substantial acquisition reinforces the investment confidence in AEQUS Limited's aerospace and precision engineering business segment, with the Amansa group continuing to build its strategic position in the company.

Aequs Limited has implemented a comprehensive Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The code, submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on December 10, 2025, establishes clear protocols for handling sensitive information and ensuring transparent market communication.

Regulatory Framework and Compliance

The code has been framed pursuant to Regulation 8(2) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, specifically under Regulation 8 read with Schedule A. The framework aims to ensure consistent, transparent, regular and timely public disclosure and dissemination of UPSI by the company.

Governance Structure and Key Personnel

The company has established a clear governance structure for UPSI management. The Board of Directors will designate a senior officer as the Chief Investor Relations Officer (CIRO) who will be responsible for ensuring timely, adequate, uniform and universal dissemination of information. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Ravi Mallikarjun Hugar (Membership Number: A20823) has been appointed to oversee compliance with the code.

The code defines various categories of personnel including Designated Persons, Connected Persons, and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), each with specific responsibilities and restrictions regarding UPSI handling.

UPSI Definition and Scope

The code provides a comprehensive definition of UPSI, which includes information not generally available that could materially affect security prices. Key categories of UPSI include:

• Financial results and dividend declarations
• Changes in capital structure
• Mergers, acquisitions, and business expansions
• Changes in key managerial personnel
• Credit rating changes
• Fundraising proposals
• Regulatory actions and legal proceedings

Disclosure Principles and Procedures

The CIRO must ensure prompt public disclosure of UPSI that would impact price discovery as soon as credible and concrete information becomes available. The code emphasizes uniform and universal dissemination to avoid selective disclosure and requires prompt dissemination of any information that gets disclosed selectively or inadvertently.

Legitimate Purpose Policy

The code includes a detailed policy for determining legitimate purposes for UPSI sharing. This covers sharing information in the ordinary course of business with partners, lenders, customers, suppliers, advisors, and consultants, provided such sharing is not intended to evade regulatory prohibitions.

Legitimate purposes include obtaining regulatory approvals, credit facilities, legal compliance, business development, and routine operations. The company must maintain a Structured Digital Database (SDD) containing details of all persons with whom UPSI is shared, preserved for at least eight years.

Trading Restrictions and Enforcement

The code establishes clear trading restrictions for employees and their immediate relatives during restricted trading periods. The restricted period applies from the end of every quarter until 48 hours after declaration of financial results. Violations may result in disciplinary action including termination, suspension, wage freeze, or forfeiture of stock options.

Digital Database and Record Maintenance

Aequs Limited will maintain comprehensive records of all UPSI disclosures through various means under relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Act, 1992, and listing agreements. The company must ensure adequate internal controls including timestamping and audit trails to prevent database tampering.

The Board reserves the power to review and amend the code periodically to ensure continued compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and best practices in corporate governance.