Heineken UK Limited Files Substantial Acquisition Disclosure Under SEBI Takeover Regulations for United Breweries
Heineken UK Limited submitted to NSE a disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This regulation requires disclosure when a person acquires or agrees to acquire shares that result in shareholding of 25% or more. The filing is a primary gating compliance trigger for any substantial acquisition in a listed Indian company and sets the clock for open offer, board seat, and regulatory approvals.
Why it mattersA Reg. 31(4) disclosure is a gating filing required within 2 business days of crossing 25% shareholding; its presence signals the acquiror has either crossed or is announcing a firm intention to cross the threshold, triggering full takeover code obligations (open offer, board representation, share-pooling restrictions) and requires careful structuring of timing and conditionality.
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Sources
- NSE Archives – United Breweries Limited SEBI Takeover Disclosure · official
- SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 – Official Text · official
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