UAE-based AXDI LDII SPV 1 Ltd. has successfully completed a significant acquisition in Aadhar Housing Finance Limited, purchasing 4,41,39,236 equity shares representing a 10.18% stake in the housing finance company. The transaction was executed on February 26, 2026, through an off-market transfer mechanism.

Transaction Details

The acquisition stems from a share purchase agreement executed on July 29, 2025, between BCP Topco VII Pte. Ltd. as the seller and AXDI LDII SPV 1 Ltd. as the acquirer. The transaction involved the transfer of 4,41,39,236 equity shares of Aadhar Housing Finance Limited through an off-market transfer process.

Shareholding Impact

Prior to this acquisition, AXDI LDII SPV 1 Ltd. held no shares in Aadhar Housing Finance Limited. The transaction has resulted in the acquirer obtaining a substantial stake in the target company.

Company Information

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited's equity share capital comprises 43,37,96,312 equity shares of face value INR 10/- each, as per the shareholding pattern for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The total diluted share capital stands at 44,50,84,486 equity shares of the same face value.

Regulatory Compliance

The acquisition has been disclosed in compliance with Regulation 29(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. AXDI LDII SPV 1 Ltd., based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is not a member of the promoter or promoter group of Aadhar Housing Finance Limited. The disclosure was filed with both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, where Aadhar Housing Finance Limited's shares are listed.

Corporate Structure

AXDI LDII SPV 1 Ltd. operates from Unit No. 1, Floor 12, Al Maryah Tower, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The transaction documents were signed by two directors: Mujtaba Hussain and Wael Ali Ridha Al Hashimi, both serving as authorized signatories for the acquiring entity.

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited has completed the allotment of equity shares through its employee stock option plan, marking a significant milestone in its employee compensation strategy. The housing finance company informed the stock exchanges about this development through a regulatory filing on February 23, 2026.

ESOP Allotment Details

The company allotted 7,96,299 equity shares of Rs. 10 each to eligible option holders who exercised their stock options under the Aadhar Housing Finance Limited – Employee Stock Option Plan 2020. The allotment was completed on February 23, 2026, at 7:15 pm, following the regulatory requirements under SEBI guidelines.

Impact on Share Capital

Following the allotment, the company's capital structure has been strengthened with an increase in the paid-up equity share capital. The newly allotted shares will carry equal rights and privileges as the existing equity shares of the company.

Regulatory Compliance

The allotment was carried out in compliance with Regulation 30 and 51 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company also referenced the SEBI master circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/1/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, ensuring full regulatory adherence.

The information was communicated to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, where the company's shares are listed. The company secretary and compliance officer, Harshada Pathak, signed the intimation letter, confirming the completion of all necessary formalities for the share allotment process.