News Orders & Deals SBI Mutual Fund Crosses 5% Stake in United Breweries with Strategic AcquisitionSBI Mutual Fund Crosses 5% Stake in United Breweries with Strategic Acquisition
SBI Mutual Fund has strategically acquired 60,683 shares of United Breweries through market purchase on February 01, 2026, increasing its total holding from 4.9867% to 5.0097% of the company's paid-up share capital. This acquisition crossed the significant 5% threshold, triggering mandatory disclosure requirements under SEBI regulations, with formal notification submitted to both NSE and BSE on February 02, 2026.
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SBI Mutual Fund has crossed the significant 5% shareholding threshold in United Breweries following a strategic market acquisition completed on February 01, 2026. The mutual fund acquired 60,683 shares through market purchase, pushing its total holding above the regulatory disclosure limit and triggering mandatory reporting requirements under SEBI regulations.
Acquisition Details and Holdings
The transaction details reveal the scale and impact of SBI Mutual Fund's increased position in the brewing company:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Shares Acquired: | 60,683 shares |
| Acquisition Date: | February 01, 2026 |
| Acquisition Method: | Market Purchase |
| Previous Holding: | 1,31,85,133 shares (4.9867%) |
| Current Holding: | 1,32,45,816 shares (5.0097%) |
The acquisition represents a 0.0230% increase in SBI Mutual Fund's shareholding percentage, bringing the total stake to 5.0097% of United Breweries' paid-up share capital.
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure
The crossing of the 5% threshold triggered mandatory disclosure requirements under Regulation 29(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. SBI Funds Management Limited, acting on behalf of SBI Mutual Fund, formally notified United Breweries on February 02, 2026, one day after the acquisition through official communication reference FM/CS/2026/49.
The disclosure was simultaneously communicated to both major stock exchanges where United Breweries shares are listed:
- National Stock Exchange of India Limited
- BSE Limited
Company Structure and Share Capital
United Breweries maintains a stable equity structure with no changes resulting from this acquisition:
| Metric: | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Equity Share Capital: | ₹26,44,05,149 |
| Number of Equity Shares: | 26,44,05,149 shares |
| Face Value per Share: | ₹1.00 |
| Listing Exchanges: | BSE Ltd & NSE |
The acquisition involved only equity shares with voting rights, with no convertible securities, warrants, or encumbered shares involved in the transaction.
Fund Management Perspective
SBI Mutual Fund's acquisition was executed across its various schemes, representing a collective investment decision rather than a single scheme purchase. The fund management company confirmed that it does not belong to the promoter or promoter group of United Breweries, maintaining its status as an institutional investor.
The market purchase approach indicates the fund's confidence in United Breweries' prospects, with the acquisition completed through regular trading channels rather than through any special arrangements or preferential allotments. The formal regulatory filing was signed by the Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary of SBI Funds Management Limited, ensuring full compliance with disclosure norms.
Historical Stock Returns for United Breweries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.61% | +10.61% | +4.71% | -15.65% | -21.20% | +26.85% |
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