Aster DM Healthcare Allots Equity Shares Following Amalgamation; Promoter Holding Diluted to 24.01%
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd, through its operational name Aster DM Quality Care Limited, completed the allotment of equity shares to eligible shareholders following a Scheme of Amalgamation with Quality Care India Limited (QCIL). The transaction resulted in the aggregate shareholding of Aster Promoters changing from 40.39% to 24.01%.The Scheme was sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench, on June 19, 2026. Pursuant to this scheme, which involved the transferor company QCIL and the transferee company Aster DM, equity shares were allotted to eligible shareholders of QCIL on July 13, 2026. The allotment was done at a ratio of 977 equity shares of the Company for every 1,000 equity shares held in QCIL.
The shareholding structure reflects the impact of the amalgamation. Prior to the allotment, the collective holding of Aster Promoters stood at 40.39%. Post-allotment, this figure decreased to 24.01%, signifying a dilution exceeding two percent due to the transaction.
The composition and change in holdings for the Aster Promoter Group are detailed below:
| Particular | Pre-allotment Percentage | Post-allotment Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aster Promoters Holding | 40.39% | 24.01% |
The promoter group includes individuals such as Dr. Azad Moopen Mandayapurath, Ms. Alisha Moopen, Ms. Naseera Azad, Ms. Zeba Azad Moopen, and Ms. Ziham Moopen, along with entities M/s. Union Investments Private Limited and M/s. Union (Mauritius) Holdings Limited.
The transaction significantly increased the company's share capital base. Before the allotment, the equity share capital of Aster DM Quality Care Limited stood at 51,81,21,029 equity shares. After the completion of the acquisition, the post-acquisition total diluted share/voting capital rose to 87,16,72,439 equity shares.
The allotment was executed on July 13, 2026, reflecting the culmination of the Scheme of Arrangement involving the Company, QCIL, and their respective shareholders and creditors.
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