SEBI grants exemption for 50.21% Muthoot Microfin stake shift to six trusts
This order grants an exemption to six family trusts from SEBI's takeover regulations regarding the proposed indirect acquisition of 50.21% of Muthoot Microfin Limited's shares. The acquisition is achieved by transferring shares from Muthoot Fincorp Limited (MFL) to these trusts, which will then hold control over MFL.
Muthoot Microfin Limited (Target Company), Muthoot Fincorp Limited (MFL), Thomas John Muthoot (MF) Trust, Thomas George Muthoot (MF) Trust, Thomas Muthoot (MF) Trust, Preethi John Muthoot (MF) Trust, Nina George Muthoot (MF) Trust, Remmy Thomas (MF) Trust, Thomas John Muthoot, Thomas George Muthoot, Thomas Muthoot, Preethi John Muthoot, Nina George Muthoot, Remmy Thomas.
- SEBI granted exemption from Sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 3 read with Regulation 4 and 5 of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
- The proposed acquisition involves 8,55,95,744 equity shares (50.21%) of Muthoot Microfin Limited held by Muthoot Fincorp Limited.
- The acquisition is structured in two steps: first, shares are transferred by gift from three male promoters to their spouses; second, all six individuals transfer their shares to their respective private trusts.
- The trusts are irrevocable, discretionary, and private, settled under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, with deeds dated October 24, 2025.
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| Official title | Exemption Order in the matter of Muthoot Microfin Limited |
| Source body | Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) — enforcement orders |
| Reference number | WTM/KCV/CFD/01/2026-27 |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |