Deutsche Bank Entities Release Encumbered Shares in Yes Bank Limited
Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch, confirmed the release of a significant encumbrance over its associated entities' shares in Yes Bank Limited. The release of security over the shares was effective on April 17, 2026.The transaction involved shares held by Verventa Midco Limited (VML) and its associated entities in the Target Company, Yes Bank Limited. The security charge, which had been created on July 19, 2023, was released in full.
As part of the structured transaction, the total shares released from encumbrance amounted to 2,664,580,360 equity shares. This release was significant given that the initial encumbrance constituted 8.39% of the total diluted share/voting capital of Yes Bank Limited.
Shareholding Impact
The shareholding data shows the substantial adjustment following the release of the encumbrance:| Metric | Before Release of Encumbrance (As of 19 July 2023) | After Release of Encumbrance (As of 17 April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Held (Total) | 2,677,558,246 | 12,977,886 |
| Percentage of Total Diluted Capital | 8.43% | 0.04% |
| Shares Released | N/A | 2,664,580,360 |
The total outstanding equity share capital of Yes Bank Limited remains 31,379,757,057 fully paid up equity shares of INR 2/- each. Following the transaction, the total diluted share/voting capital of the Target Company stands at 31,761,663,732 equity shares of INR 2/- each.
The overall ownership structure confirms that, after the release of the security, the holding of the associated entities in the Target Company was 12,977,886 shares, representing 0.04% of the total diluted share/voting capital.
YESBANK Stock Price Movement
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