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Takeover Panorama A Monthly Newsletter by Corporate Professionals Year VIII-Vol X November - December Edition

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  • Takeover Panorama A Monthly Newsletter by Corporate Professionals

    Year VIII-Vol X

    November - December Edition

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    Legal Update

    SAT order in the matter ofM/s. BTL Holding Company Limited

    SAT order in the matter ofM/s. GulabImpex Enterprises Limited

    SAT order in the matter of Mr. AshleshGunvantbhai Shah

    SAT order in the matter of Mr. VirendraKumar Jayantilal Patel

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Delta Industrial Resources Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Abhijit Trading Company Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Gavis Pharma LLC

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Archana Software Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Advik Laboratories Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Shree Manufacturing Company Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Automobiles Products of India Limited

    Consent Order in the matter of M/s.Mahesh Agricultural Implement and Steel

    Forgings Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. AAR KAY Steel Products Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Artech Power Products Limited

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Tak Machinery and Leasing Limited

    Adjudicating Officer/WTM Orders

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    Latest Open Offers

    17

    Regular Section

    21

    Market Update

    23

    Our Team

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    Insight

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    The Honble Tribunal held that

    since the Appellant himself on

    becoming aware of the technical

    violation in question approach

    SEBI, therefore reduced the

    penalty imposed to 5 lac on

    fulfilling the condition prescribed

    by SAT.

    SAT order in the matter of M/s. Gulab Impex Enterprises Limited

    Facts:The present appeal is filed by M/s.GulabImpex

    Enterprises Limited (Appellant) against the initiation

    of Adjudication proceeding by SEBI and imposed a

    penalty of Rs. 9,00,000 for violation of Regulation

    8(3) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 1997 instead of

    favorably considering the consent application for an

    amicable resolution of the issue.

    Brief facts of the case:

    GulabImpex Enterprises Limited (Appellant) is a company incorporated under

    Companies Act, 1956 and the shares of the Company are listed at Delhi Stock Exchange

    Limited and UP Stock Exchange Limited.

    Appellant had failed to file the disclosures as required under Regulation 8(3) of SEBI

    (SAST) Regulations, 1997 for the year 1998 to 2011. Accordingly SEBI imposed the

    penalty of 9,00,000 for the aforesaid violations on the Appellant. Being aggrieved by the

    direction of SEBI, the appellant has filed the appeal before Honble Tribunal and

    contended the following:

    The two stock exchanges, where the shares of the companyare listed, namely,

    Delhi Stock Exchange and UP Stock Exchange, are nonfunctionaland no trading is

    being carried on by the investors or shareholders in the scrip of theappellant

    company since last many years.

    They had been disclosing regularly the shareholdings under Regulation 8(3) of

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 1997. However, in respect of 2001 there was an

    inadvertent noncompliance. It was revealed to them by the company secretary and

    they tookimmediate steps to approach SEBI by disclosing the violation. SEBI

    instead offavorably considering the consent application for an amicable resolution

    of the issue, conducted adjudication proceedings and passed the impugned order

    in question.

    Issues: Whether the penalty imposed by the SEBI is justified?

    LEGAL

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    The Honble Tribunal held that the

    sale of shares in question were

    reported on BSEs website in bulk

    deal data and disclosures under

    the Listing Agreement to BSE,

    does not absolve the appellant

    from making disclosures under

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011

    and SEBI (PIT) regulations, 1992.

    Decision:After taking into considerations all the facts and circumstances of the case, the

    Honble Tribunal (SAT) observed that the appellant on his own approached SEBI on

    becoming aware of the technical violation in question and asked for consent proceedings

    which, somehow, could not materialize. SAT further observed that the conduct of appellant

    in approaching SEBI on its own and thereby bringing the violation in question to the notice of

    SEBI.

    As against the above order passed by SEBI, after considering all mitigating factors, SAT

    held that ends of justice would be met with by disposing of this appeal and directed

    Appellant to make disclosure as per Regulation 8(3) of SEBI (SAST) Regulation, 1997 on or

    before November 17, 2014 and after the required disclosure is made by the Appellant, the

    penalty of Rs. 9 lacs imposed on the appellant shall stand modified to Rs. 5 lacs. In case the

    appellant does not make appropriate disclosure by November 17, 2014, the original penalty

    against the company shall revive.

    SAT order in the matter of Mr. Ashlesh Gunvantbhai Shah

    Facts:

    The present appeal is filed by Mr. AshleshGunvantbhai Shah (hereinafter referred to as

    Appellant) against the order passed by SEBI (hereinafter referred to as Respondent)

    imposing a penalty of Rs. 5,00,000/- on the appellant for the violation of Regulation 29(2) of

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and Regulation 13(3) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations,1992.

    Brief facts of the case:

    On May 02, 2013, Appellant had disposed off

    74,547 shares representing 6.2% of the total

    shareholding of Parichay Investments Limited

    (hereinafter referred to as Target

    Company).However no disclosures has been filed

    to the Stock Exchange as required under Regulation

    29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011

    andRegulations 13(3) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations,

    1992. Accordingly SEBI imposed the penalty of 5,00,000 for the aforesaid violations on the

    Appellant. Being aggrieved by the direction of SEBI, the appellant has filed the appeal before

    Honble Tribunal and contended the following:

    Sale of shares effected by the appellant on May 2, 2013 werereported on Bombay Stock

    Exchange (BSE)s website in the bulkdeal data and therefore failure on part of the

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    appellant to makedisclosures being technical violation, penalty of Rs.5 lac oughtnot to

    have been imposed upon appellant.

    Target Company had also made shareholding patternrelated disclosures under the

    Listing Agreement to BSE which was also publicly available on BSE website.

    Appellant being a lay investor was not aware of the obligationto make disclosures.

    No loss, harm or injury was caused to any investor on accountof nondisclosure on part

    of appellant.

    Immediately on receipt of showcause notice,appellant made disclosures on 26th

    February, 2014. Therefore,delay in making disclosures being unintentional, technical and

    inadvertent.

    Issues: Whether the penalty of Rs.5 lacs imposed on the appellant for violation of

    Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and violation of Regulation 13(3) of

    SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992 is justified?

    Decision:After considering the facts and circumstances of the case,The Honble Tribunal

    observed that the sale of shares in question were reported on BSEs website in bulk deal

    data, does not absolve the appellant from making disclosures under the respective

    regulations. Similarly, fact that the company had made disclosures under the Listing

    Agreement to BSE would also not absolve the appellant from making disclosures under the

    respective regulations. Therefore, the appeal is, accordingly, dismissed.

    SAT order in the matter of Mr. VirendrakumarJayantilal Patel

    Facts:

    The present appeal is filed by Mr. VirendrakumarJayantilal Patel (hereinafter referred to as

    Appellant) against the order passed by SEBI (hereinafter referred to as Respondent)

    imposing a penalty of Rs. 5,00,000/- on the appellant for the violation of Regulation 29(2) of

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and Regulation 13(3) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations,1992.

    Brief facts of the case:

    On May 02, 2013, Appellant had disposed off 64,770 shares representing 5.4% of the

    total shareholding of Parichay Investments Limited (hereinafter referred to as Target

    Company). However no disclosures has been filed to the Stock Exchange as required

    under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 andRegulations 13(3) of SEBI

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    The Honble Tribunal held that the

    sale of shares in question were

    reported on BSEs website in bulk

    deal data and disclosures under

    the Listing Agreement to BSE,

    does not absolve the appellant

    from making disclosures under

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011

    and SEBI (PIT) regulations, 1992.

    (PIT) Regulations, 1992 Accordingly SEBI imposed the penalty of 5,00,000 for the

    aforesaid violations on the Appellant. Being aggrieved by the direction of SEBI, the

    appellant has filed the appeal before Honble Tribunal and contended the following:

    Sale of shares effected by the appellant on May

    2, 2013 werereported on Bombay Stock

    Exchange (BSE)s website in the bulkdeal data

    and therefore failure on part of the appellant to

    makedisclosures being technical violation,

    penalty of Rs.5 lac oughtnot to have been

    imposed upon appellant.

    Target Company had also made shareholding

    patternrelated disclosures under the Listing

    Agreement to BSE which was also publicly

    available on BSE website.

    Appellant being a lay investor was not aware of the obligation to make disclosures.

    No loss, harm or injury was caused to any investor on accountof nondisclosure on part

    of appellant.

    Moreover, learned counsel of Appellant contended that Appellant is a blind person, so

    AO ought to have taken a lenient view and ought not have imposed penalty of Rs. 5 lacs.

    Immediately on receipt of showcause notice,appellant made disclosures on 26th

    February, 2014. Therefore,delay in making disclosures being unintentional, technical

    andinadvertent.

    Issues:Whether the penalty of Rs.5 lacs imposed on the appellant for violation of Regulation

    29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and violation of Regulation 13(1) of SEBI(PIT)

    Regulations, 1992 is justified?

    Decision:After considering the facts and circumstances of the case, The Honble Tribunal

    observed that the sale of shares in question were reported on BSEs website in bulk deal

    data, does not absolve the appellant from making disclosures under the respective

    regulations. Though, as per the contentions that AO ought to have taken a lenient view as

    the Appellant is a blind person is unjustified because though being a blind person, Appellant

    was dealing in shares of various companies and his investments in the shares of Target

    Company was about Rs. 50 lacs. Similarly, fact that the company had made disclosures

    under the Listing Agreement to BSE would also not absolve the appellant from making

    disclosures under the respective regulations. Therefore, the appeal is, accordingly,

    dismissed.

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    The Honble Tribunal held

    that once the Appellant has

    accepted its obligation to

    make disclosure and has in

    fact, made disclosures

    belatedly it is not open to the

    appellant being the merged

    entity to deny obligation to

    discharge any liability.

    SAT order in the matter of M/s. BTL Holding Company Limited

    Facts:The present appeal is filed by M/s. BTL Holding

    Company Limited (Appellant) against the order passed

    by SEBI imposing a penalty of Rs. 20,00,000 on the

    Appellant for the violation of Regulation 29(2) of SEBI

    (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and Regulation 13(3), 13(4A),

    13(5) and 13(6) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992.

    Brief facts of the case:

    1. On March 16, 2012 pursuant to High Court order, 22

    promoters/ promoters group of SRS Limited merged

    with BTL Industries Limited which resulted in 5,59,18,350 (40.14%) shares of SRS

    Limited, held by 20 out of 22 promoter/promoter group stood vested in BTL industries

    Limited (Name changed to SRS Holding Limited w.e.f. April 19, 2013).

    2. Thereafter on July 18, 2013, SRS Holding India Limited merged with BTL Investments

    and Securities Limited (Name changed to BTL Holding Company Limited w.e.f.

    September 30, 2013) resulted in 5,59,18,350 (14.77%) shares of SRS Limited held by 20

    out of 22 promoter/promoter group entities were transferred to BTL Industries Limited.

    3. Thus, the total shareholding of BTL Industries in SRS Limited after the merger became

    7,64,85,905 shares (2,05,67,555+5,59,18,350) which constituted 54.91% of the total

    shares issued by SRS Limited.

    4. Therefore 19 entities which held shares in excess of 25,000 sharesof SRS Limited were

    required to make disclosures under regulation 13(4A) read with regulation 13(6) of SEBI

    (PIT) Regulations, 1992 and some of the entities were also required to make disclosures

    under regulation 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. Similarly, on transfer of shares

    of SRS Limited, BTL Industries Limited was required to make disclosures under

    Regulation 13(3) read with Regulation 13(5), Regulation 13(4A) read with Regulation

    13(6) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992 and Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations, 2011. Further From the records it is seen that BTL Industries Limited made

    disclosures belatedly under Regulation 13(4A) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992 and

    under regulation 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. However, no disclosures were

    made under regulation 13(3) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992.

    5. Accordingly SEBI imposed the penalty of 20,00,000 for the aforesaid violations on the

    Appellant. Being aggrieved by the direction of SEBI, the appellant has filed the appeal

    before Honble Tribunal and contended the following:

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    i. In the absence of any show cause notice issued to the appellant, liability arising

    from the show cause notices issued to the 20 entities could not be fastened upon

    the appellant merely because the appellant represented those entities before the

    Adjudicating Officer.

    ii. 19 promoter/promoter group entities were not required to make disclosures under

    the PIT Regulations, because on September 7, 2012/September 21, 2012 when

    shares of SRS Limited were transferred, all the 19 entities stood dissolved, on

    account of the effective date of merger being prior to the date of transfer of shares.

    Similarly, effective date of merger of SRS Holding India Limited with BTL

    Investments and Securities Limited is September 18, 2013, whereas show cause

    notice is issued to SRS Holding Limited on January 3, 2014 i.e., after SRS Holding

    India Limited stood dissolved on account of merger. Therefore, proceedings initiated

    against a dissolved entity being bad in law, the impugned order is liable to be

    quashed and set aside.

    iii. Pursuant to the order passed by the Delhi High Court On July 18, 2013 approving

    merger of SRS Holding India Limited with BTL Investments and Securities Limited,

    only proceedings pending by or against SRS Holding India Limited as on the

    effective date could be continued by or against BTL Investments and Securities

    Limited/appellant. In the present case, the show cause notice is issued after the

    effective date and therefore, the proceedings are vitiated.

    Issues: Whether the penalty imposed by the SEBI is justified?

    Decision:SAT observed that by operation of the first order passed by Delhi High Court on

    March 16, 2012 rights and obligations of 19 promoter/promoter group entities were liable to

    be discharged by SRS Holding India Limited and pursuant to the second order of Delhi High

    Court dated July 18, 2013 rights and obligations of SRS Holding India Limited were liable to

    be discharged by BTL Investments and Securities Limited and only due to change of name

    by the appellant, the appellant cannot escape liability to discharge the penalty imposed on

    19 promoter/promoter group entities and SRS Holding India Limited. Further If the shares of

    SRS Limited held by 19 merged entities could be transferred after the effective date of

    merger, there is no reason as to why disclosure obligations arising on account of transfer of

    shares of SRS Limited held by 19 merged entities could not be discharged by SRS Holding

    India Limited. Further, Once SRS Holding India Limited has accepted its obligation to make

    disclosure and has in fact, made disclosures belatedly it is not open to the appellant being

    the merged entity of SRS Holding India Limited to deny obligation to discharge the penal

    liability imposed on SRS Holding India Limited for the delayed disclosures. Therefore, The

    appeal is, accordingly, dismissed.

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    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Delta Industrial Resources Ltd

    M/s Delta Industrial Resources Limited (Applicant) has voluntarily filed the consent

    application in respect of delayed compliance of Regulation 6(2), 6(4) and 8(3) of SEBI

    (SAST) Regulation, 1997 for the years 1998 to 2011. It was noted that since considerable

    time has passed since SEBI (SAST) Regulation, 1997 came into force, therefore for the

    purpose of formulating the settlement amount non-compliances of Regulation 6(2) and 6(4)

    of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 1997 cannot be considered.

    Accordingly, The applicant proposed to settle the above non-compliances of 8(3) on the

    payment of Rs. 6,45,000 towards settlement charges. The terms as proposed by the

    applicant were placed before High Power Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the

    recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the above non compliances.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Abhijit Trading Company Ltd

    M/s. Abhijit Trading Co Ltd. (Applicant) has voluntarily filed the consent application in

    respect of delayed compliance of Regulation 6(2), 6(4) and 8(3) of SEBI (SAST) Regulation,

    1997 for the years 1998 to 2011. It was noted that since considerable time has passed since

    SEBI (SAST) Regulation, 1997 came into force, therefore for the purpose of formulating the

    settlement amount non-compliances of Regulation 6(2) and 6(4) of SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations, 1997 cannot be considered.

    Accordingly, The applicant proposed to settle the above non-compliances of 8(3) on the

    payment of Rs. 6,41,250towards settlement charges. The terms as proposed by the

    applicant were placed before High Power Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the

    recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the above non compliances.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s.Gavis Pharma LLC

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against M/s GAVIS Pharma LLC., USA

    (Applicant) for the alleged violation of the provisions of 74(3) of SEBI (Issue of Capital and

    Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009) read with Regulation 22(1) of SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations, 2011 during the year 2013 as observed from the offer documents filed with

    SEBI by MGAVIS Pharma LLC. (Acquirer) to acquire upto 26,06,303 shares of face value

    of Rs. 10/- each representing 26% of the share capital of M/s. Wintac Limited (Target

    Company).

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    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant has filed the consent application for the

    settlement of above violations and proposed to pay a sum of Rs. 2,00,000 towards

    settlement charges. The terms as proposed by the Applicant were placed before High

    Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the

    above non compliances and disposes of said proceedings against the Applicant.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against M/s Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited

    (Applicant/SOGL) for the alleged violation of the provisions of Regulation 8(3) and

    Regulation 7(3) of the SEBI (SAST), 1997 as observed from the offer documents filed with

    SEBI by M/s. Coromandel International Limited (Acquirer) to acquire upto 1,05,00,000

    shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each representing 31% of the share capital of SOGL.

    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant has filed the consent application for the

    settlement of above violations and proposed to pay a sum of Rs 12,36,750 towards

    settlement charges. The terms as proposed by the Applicant were placed before High

    Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the

    above non compliances and disposes of said proceedings against the Applicant.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Archana Software Limited

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against M/s Archana Software Limited

    (Applicant) for the alleged violation of the provisions of Regulation 8(3) of the SEBI (SAST),

    1997 by 2292 days, 1927 days, 1562 days, 1196 days, 831 days, 466 days, 1018 days, 652

    days, 287 days, 292 days for the years 2001 to 2010 and had not complied for year 2011.

    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant has filed the consent application for the

    settlement of above violations and proposed to pay a sum of Rs 5,22,750 towards settlement

    charges. The terms as proposed by the Applicant were placed before High Powered

    Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the above

    non compliances and disposes of said proceedings against the Applicant.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Advik Laboratories Limited

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against V. K. Jain (HUF) (Applicant 1) and

    Divya Jain (Applicant 2) who are part of promoter group of M/s Advik Laboratories Limited

    (Target Company/ALL) for the alleged violation of the provisions of Regulation 29(2) and

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    Regulation 29(3) of the SEBI (SAST), 2011for the year 2011 and also for violation of

    Regulation 13(4A) read with Regulation 13(5) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992 as observed

    from the draft letter of offer filed with SEBI by M/s. Omkam Pharmaceuticals Limited

    (Acquirer) to acquire upto24,31,884equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each

    representing 26% of the paid-up equity share capital of ALL.

    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant 1 and Applicant 2 has filed the consent

    application for the settlement of above violations and proposed to pay a sum of Rs

    2,47,190.65 and Rs. 2,61,731.25 towards settlement charges. The terms as proposed by the

    Applicant were placed before High Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the

    recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the above non compliances and disposes of said

    proceedings against the Applicant.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Shree Manufacturing Company

    Limited

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against M/s Shree Manufacturing Company

    Limited (Applicant/SMCL) for the alleged violation of the provisions of Regulation 8(3) of

    the SEBI (SAST), 1997 as observed from the offer documents filed with SEBI by M/s. Edge

    Consultancy Services LLP (Acquirer) to acquire upto 14,81,902 shares of face value of Rs.

    10/- each representing 26% of the share capital of SMCL.

    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant has filed the consent application for the

    settlement of above violations and proposed to pay a sum of Rs. 5,10,000 towards

    settlement charges. The terms as proposed by the Applicant were placed before High

    Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the

    above non compliances and disposes of said proceedings against the Applicant.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Automobile Products of India Ltd

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against M/s Automobile Products of India

    Limited (Applicant) for the alleged violation of the provisions of Regulation 8(3) of the SEBI

    (SAST), 1997 by 4708 days, 4343 days, 3977 days, 3612 days, 3247 days, 2882 days, 2516

    days, 2151 days, 1786 days, 1421 days, 1055 days, 690 days and 325 days for the year

    1998 to 2010.

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    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant has filed the consent application for the

    settlement of above violations and proposed to pay a sum of Rs 6,63,000 towards settlement

    charges. The terms as proposed by the Applicant were placed before High Powered

    Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the above

    non compliances and disposes of said proceedings against the Applicant.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Mahesh Agricultural Implement

    and Steel Forgings Limited

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against M/s. Mahesh Agricultural Implement and

    Steel Forgings Ltd (hereinafter referred to as Applicant) and alleged that the applicant had

    delayed in complying with Regulation 8(3) of SEBI (SAST), Regulations,1997 by 3176 days,

    2811 days, 2446 days, 2081 days, 1716 days, 1351 days, 986 days, 621 days and 256

    daysduring the year 2003 to 2011 respectively.

    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant has filed the consent application to

    settle the above noncompliance on the payment of Rs. 4,56,875 towards settlement

    charges. The term as proposed by the Applicant were placed before High Powered Advisory

    Committee (HPAC) andHPAC recommended that the case may be settled on payment of

    Rs. 4,56,875 /-, accordingly SEBI settle the above non compliances and disposes of said

    proceedings against the Applicant.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. AAR KAY Steel Products Limited

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against M/s. AAR KAY Steel Products Limited

    (hereinafter referred to as Applicant) and alleged that the applicant had delayed in

    complying with Regulation 8(3) of SEBI (SAST), 2011 by 4058 days, 3693 days, 3327 days,

    2962 days, 2597 days, 2232 days, 1866 days, 1501 days, 1136 days, 771 days, 405 days,

    1081 days, 716 days and 351 days during the year 1998 to 2011 respectively.

    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant has filed the consent application to

    settle the above noncompliance on the payment of Rs. 6,92,750 towards settlement

    charges. Theterm as proposed by the Applicant were placed before High Powered Advisory

    Committee (HPAC) andHPAC recommended that the case may be settled on payment of

    Rs. 6,92,750/-, accordingly SEBI settle the above non compliances and disposes of said

    proceedings against the Applicant.

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    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Artech Power Products Limited

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against M/s. Artech Power Products Limited

    (hereinafter referred to as Applicant) and alleged that the applicant had delayed in

    complying with Regulation 8(3) of SEBI (SAST), Regulations,1997 by 4892 days, 4527 days,

    4161 days, 3796 days, 3431 days, 3066 days, 2700 days, 2335 days, 1970 days, 1605

    days, 1239 days, 874 days, 509 days and 144 days during the year 1998 to 2011

    respectively.

    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicant has filed the consent application to

    settle the above noncompliance on the payment of Rs. 7,09,750 towards settlement

    charges. The term as proposed by the Applicant were placed before High Powered Advisory

    Committee (HPAC) and HPAC recommended that the case may be settled on payment of

    Rs. 7,09,750/-, accordingly SEBI settle the above non compliances and disposes of said

    proceedings against the Applicant.

    Consent order in the matter of M/s. Tak Machinery and Leasing

    Limited (Now known as Mangal Credit and Fincorp Limited)

    SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against Mr. Dasharath S. Mahadevia, Dasharath

    S. Mahadevia (HUF), Mr. Aditya D. Mahadevia, Aditya D. Mahadevia (HUF), Mr. Tushar D.

    Mahadevia, Tushar D. Mahadevia (HUF), Mrs. KasturiK. Mahadevia, Kashyap K. Mahadevia

    (HUF), Mrs. Ranjana A Mahadevia and Mr. Viraj T. Mahadevia (hereinafter collectively

    referred to as Applicants), erstwhile promotersof M/s Tak Machinery and Leasing Limited

    (Target Company/TMLL) for the alleged violation of the provisions of Regulation 8(1) and

    8(2) of the SEBI (SAST), 1997 as observed from the offer documents filed with SEBI by M/s.

    E-Ally Consulting (India) Private Limited and Shree Jaisal Electronics & Industries along with

    Mr. Sandeep Maloo, Mrs. Neeta Maloo, Mr. Labh Chand Maloo, Mrs. LataMaloo, Sandeep

    Maloo (HUF) and Labh Chand Maloo (HUF)to acquire upto 1,40,810equity shares of face

    value of Rs. 10/- each representing 20% of the share capital of TMLL.

    Pending the adjudicating proceedings, the Applicants had filed the consent application for

    the settlement of above violations and proposed to pay a sum of Rs 9,63,050 towards

    settlement charges. The terms as proposed by the Applicants were placed before High

    Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC) and on the recommendation of HPAC, SEBI settle the

    above non compliances and disposes of said proceedings against the Applicants.

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    Adjudicating/WTM orders

    Target Company Noticee Regulations Penalty

    Imposed/

    Decision

    Taken

    M/s.Turbotech

    Engineering Limited

    M/s. Shreeji Broking Private

    Limited

    Regulation 29(2) read with 29(3) of the

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and

    Regulation 13(3) read with Regulation

    13(5) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992

    Case disposed

    off

    M/s.Turbotech

    Engineering Limited

    M/s. Darshit Hydro Power

    Project Private Limited

    Regulation 29(2) read with 29(3) of the

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and

    Regulation 13(3) read with Regulation

    13(5) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992

    Rs. 3,00,000

    M/s.Turbotech

    Engineering Limited

    M/s. Shah Space Manager

    Private Limited

    Regulation 29(2) read with 29(3) of the

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and

    Regulation 13(3) read with Regulation

    13(5) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992

    Rs. 3,00,000

    M/s.Turbotech

    Engineering Limited

    M/s. Rudra Securities and

    Capital Limited

    Regulation 29(2) read with 29(3) of the

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and

    Regulation 13(3) read with Regulation

    13(5) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992

    Case disposed

    off

    M/s.Turbotech

    Engineering Limited

    M/s. Haresh Infrastructure

    Private Limited

    Regulation 29(2) read with 29(3) of the

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and

    Regulation 13(3) read with Regulation

    13(5) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992

    Case disposed

    off

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    M/s.Turbotech

    Engineering Limited

    M/s. Trusha Mercantile

    Private Limited

    Regulation 29(2) read with 29(3) of the

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and

    Regulation 13(3) read with Regulation

    13(5) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992

    Case disposed

    off

    M/s.Turbotech

    Engineering Limited

    M/s. Corporate Commodity

    Brokers Private Limited

    Regulation 29(2) read with 29(3) of the

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and

    Regulation 13(3) read with Regulation

    13(5) of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 1992

    Case disposed

    off

    M/s. Mapro Industries

    Limited

    M/s Mapro Industries

    Limited, Mr. Gopal

    KrishanSomani,

    GopalKrishanSomani

    (HUF), Mr. Sanjay Somani,

    Sanjay Somani (HUF),

    Ms. ShrutiSomani,

    M/s. Alok Wires Private

    Limited,

    M/s. Mebags Investment

    Services Private Limited.

    Regulation 30(2) read with Regulation

    30(3) of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations,

    2011 and Regulation 8(3) of SEBI

    (SAST) Regulations, 1997

    Rs. 4,00,000 on

    M/s. Mapro

    Industries

    Limited and Rs.

    2,00,000 on

    each of the

    other Noticees.

    M/s. Virtual Global

    Education Limited

    M/s. Virtual Global

    Education Limited

    Regulation 8(3) of SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations, 1997

    Rs. 12,00,000

    M/s. Apte

    Amalgamations Limited

    Mr. VamanMadhavApte,

    Mrs. Devaki LaxmanApte,

    Mr. VikramVamanApte and

    Mrs. Mithila VamanApte

    Regulation 11(2) of SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations, 1997 and Regulation 35 of

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations,2011

    Rs. 25,00,000

    M/s. Apte

    Amalgamations Limited

    M. ApteKantilal Private

    Limited

    Regulation 10 and 12 of SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations, 1997 read with Regulation

    35 of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011

    Rs. 2,00,000

    M/s. Apte

    Amalgamations Limited

    M/s. Apte Amalgamations

    Limited

    Regulation 8(3) of SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations,1997 read with Regulation

    35 of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011

    Rs. 7,00,000

    M/s. Mahesh

    Agricultural Implement

    and Steel Forgings

    Limited

    Mr. Harish Gangaram

    Agarwal and Late Mr.

    Gangaram Agarwal

    Regulation 30(2) read with 30(3) of

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations,2011

    Rs. 2,00,000

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    HINT OF THE MONTH

    M/s. Glaxo Smithkline

    Pharmaceuticals

    Limited

    M/s.Glaxo Group Limited Regulation 8(1),8(2) and Regulation

    30(1) and 30(2) read with Regulation

    30(3) of SEBI (SAST) Regulation, 1997

    Rs. 25,00,000

    M/s.AhlconParenterals

    (India)

    Limited

    Mr.Bikramjit Ahluwalia, Ms.

    Ram Piari, Ms. Pushpa

    Rani and others

    Regulation 11(2) read with Regulation

    14(1) of

    SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 1997

    Rs. 20,00,000

    M/s. Indo Pacific

    Software &

    Entertainment Limited

    M/s.N Kumar Housing &

    Infrastructure Limited

    Regulation 7(1A) read with Regulation

    7(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulation, 1997

    Rs. 3,00,000

    M/s. Rajlaxmi Industries

    Limited

    M/s. Rajlaxmi Industries

    Limited

    Regulation 7(3) and 8(3) of SEBI

    (SAST) Regulation, 1997

    Rs. 4,50,000

    M/s. Asian Oilfield

    Services Limited

    M/s. Samara Capital

    Partners Fund I Limited

    Regulation 30(1) and 30(2) read with

    30(3) of SEBI (SAST) Regulation, 1997

    Rs. 20,00,000

    M/s. Sunrise Proteins

    Limited

    M/s. Sunrise Proteins

    Limited

    Regulation 8(3) of SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations, 2011

    Rs. 5,00,000

    Acquirer is required to complete the payment of consideration to shareholders who have

    accepted the offer within 10 working days from the date of closure of the open offer. If there is

    a delay in payment of consideration (not due to non receipt of statutory approvals), it would be

    treated as a violation of SEBI Takeover Regulations, 2011 and SEBI may issue direction to

    such acquirer including direction to pay interest.

    {As substantiated from FAQ of SEBI on SEBI Takeover Regulations, 2011}

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    Target Company

    M/s. Skyweb Infotech

    Limited

    Registered Office

    Delhi

    Net worth of TC

    Rs. 2.68 Cr.

    (31.03.2014)

    Listed At

    DSE

    Industry of TC

    Telecommunication

    Acquirer-

    Mr. Neetesh Gupta

    (Acquirer) along with Mr.

    Ashok Gupta and Mrs.

    Renu Gupta (PACs)

    Target Company

    M/s. Inland Printers

    Limited

    Registered Office

    Mumbai

    Net worth of TC

    Rs. 13.98 Lacs

    (31.03.2014)

    Listed At BSE, DSE and ASE

    Industry of TC

    Commercial Printing/Stationery

    Acquirer-

    Mr. Kiran Kumar

    Rameshbhai Patel and

    Mr. BhaveshRamanlal

    Patel

    Details of the offer: Offer to acquire 19,21,600 equity

    shares at a price of Rs. 5/- per fully paid up equity share

    payable in cash.

    Triggering Event: Share Purchase Agreement

    (SPA) for the acquisition of 41,37,400 (55.98%) Equity

    Shares of the Target Company.

    Triggering Event: Preferential allotment of 3,00,000 Equity

    Shares representing 30.00% of the expanded paid-up capital

    of Target Company.

    Details of the offer: Offer to acquire 2,60,000 Equity

    Shares at a price of Rs. 38.50/- per fully paid up equity share

    payable in cash.

    Latest Open

    Offers

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    Target Company

    M/s. Neil Industries

    Limited

    Registered Office

    Kolkata

    Net worth of TC

    49.82 Cr.

    (31.03.2014)

    Listed At CSE and UPSE

    Industry of TC

    NA

    Acquirer-

    Mr. Arvind Kumar Mittal

    (Acquirer) and Arvind

    Kumar Mittal (HUF),

    Neeraj Kumar Mittal

    (HUF), Mrs. Deepa

    Mittal, Mrs. ReshuMittal

    Details of the offer:Offer to acquire 39,10,640Equity

    Share at a price of Rs. 31/- per fully paid up equity

    share payable in cash.

    Triggering Event:Memorandum of Understanding

    (MOU) for the acquisition of management rights and control

    over Target Company.

    Triggering Event: Framework Agreement

    for the acquisition of control over the Target Company

    Details of the offer: Offer to acquire 73,69,958 equity

    shares at a price of Rs. 100/- per fully paid up equity share

    payable in cash.

    Target Company

    M/s. Fortune Financial

    Services (India) Limited

    Registered Office

    Mumbai

    Net worth of TC

    10,213.71 Lacs

    (31.03.2014)

    Listed At

    BSE

    Industry of TC

    Finance (Including NBFCs)

    Acquirer

    Neostar Developers LLP,

    Aditya Infotech Private

    Limited, and Mr. Chintan

    Vijay Valia (Acquirers)

    along with Mr. Sudhir V.

    Valia, Ms. Raksha S. Valia,

    Mr. Vijay M. Parekh and

    Mr. Paresh M. Parekh

    (PACs).

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    Target Company M/s Splash Media and

    Infra Limited

    Registered Office Mumbai

    Net worth of TC

    NA (30.06.2014)

    ListedAt

    BSE Limited

    Industry of TC

    Realty

    Acquirers and PACs

    Anil Agarwal (HUF)

    Triggering Event: Share Purchase Agreement

    (SPA) for the acquisition of 50,36,607 (5.37%) Equity Shares

    and control over Target Company.

    Details of the offer:Offer to acquire 2,43,67,200 Equity

    Shares at a price of Rs 1.25/- per fully paid up equity share

    payable in cash.

    Target Company

    M/s. PAN Electronics

    (India) Limited

    Registered Office

    Bangalore

    Net worth of TC

    Rs. (892.90) lacs

    (30.06.2014)

    Listed At BSE and BgSE

    Industry of TC

    Electronic Components

    Acquirer-

    Mr.

    GulluGellaramTalreja

    Triggering Event:Share Purchase Agreement

    (SPA) for the acquisition of 18,92,920 (47.32%) Equity Shares

    and control over Target Company.

    Details of the offer:Offer to acquire 10,40,000Equity

    Share at a price of Rs. 7.88/- per fully paid up equity

    share payable in cash.

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    Target Company M/s International

    Pumps and Projects

    Limited.

    Registered Office

    New Delhi

    Net worth of TC

    Rs. 211.54 Lacs

    (30.06.2014)

    ListedAt

    DSE, ASE and JSE

    Industry of TC

    Industrial Machinery

    Acquirers and PACs

    Mr. Ankit Agarwal

    Triggering Event: Share Purchase Agreement

    (SPA) for the acquisition of 3,24,600 (4.10%) Equity Shares

    and control over Target Company.

    Details of the offer: Offer to acquire 20,58,030 Equity

    Shares at a price of Rs. 10/- per fully paid up equity share

    payable in cash.

    Target Company

    M/s. BCB Finance

    Limited

    Registered Office

    Mumbai

    Net worth of TC

    Rs. 2077.82 lacs

    (30.06.2014)

    Listed At SME Exchange of BSE

    Limited

    Industry of TC

    Finance (Including

    NBFCs)

    Acquirer-

    M/s. Centrum Direct

    Limited

    Triggering Event: Share Purchase Agreement

    (SPA) for the acquisition upto 60,00,000 (52.16%) Equity

    Shares and control over the Target Company.

    Details of the offer: Offer to acquire 29,92,000

    Equity Share at a price of Rs. 25.25/- per fully paid up

    equity share payable in cash.

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    Regular Section: Voluntary Open Offer

    Voluntary Open Offer means Open Offer given by the acquirer voluntarily without

    triggering the mandatory Open Offer obligations as envisaged under SEBI (SAST)

    Regulations, 2011. Generally, the purpose of giving Voluntary Open Offer is to consolidate

    the shareholding.

    Regulation 6 of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 deals with the concept of Voluntary Open

    Offer and provides the eligibility, conditions and restrictions with respect to the same that are

    detailed below:

    Eligibility for making Voluntary Open Offer

    Acquirer along with PACs should be holding atleast 25% or more shares in the Target

    Company prior to making voluntary Open Offer.

    The Acquirer or PACs have not acquired any shares of the Target Company in the

    preceding 52 weeks without attracting the Open Offer obligation.

    Conditions for making Voluntary Open Offer

    The aggregate shareholding after completion of the Voluntary Open Offer should not

    exceed beyond the maximum permissible non-public shareholding.

    Acquisition of Shares

    without attracting

    obligation to make PA

    Voluntary Open

    Offer Gap of 52 weeks

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    Note: Maximum permissible non-public shareholdingmeans such percentage

    shareholding in the target company excluding the minimum public shareholding required

    under the listing agreement

    No acquisition during the offer period except under the Voluntary Open Offer.

    Restrictions

    The acquirer becomes ineligible to acquire further shares for a period of six months after the

    completion of Open Offer except by way of:

    Another Voluntary Open Offer;

    Acquisitions by making a competing offer.

    For Instance:

    SwarajAutomotives Limited (Target Company)

    Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (Acquirer) forms part of the promoter

    group of the Target Company and holds 10,59,543 Equity Shares

    constituting 44.19% of the Voting Share Capital of Target Company.

    For the purpose of consolidation of shareholding, the Acquirer had

    made the Voluntary Open Offer to acquire upto 27% of the voting

    share capital of the Target Company. Pursuant to the Offer, the total

    shareholding of the Acquirer increased to 71.19% of the Voting Share

    Capital of the Target Company.

    Existing no. of

    shares

    New shares acquired

    undervoluntary offer

    Maximum Permissible

    non-public

    shareholding

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    Acquisition of Information Systems Resource Centre Pvt. Ltd (ISCR) byLarsen and Toubro

    Larsen and Toubro a major player of Engineering and infrastructure sector has acquired

    pune based Information Systems Resource Centre Pvt. Ltd. (ISRC), a subsidiary of Otis

    Elevator Co for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was made through its subsidiary

    L&T Infotech. The sale is line with the strategy to focus on its core operations and to

    generate synergy benefits.

    Acquisition of stake in Pramerica Mutual Fund by Dewan Housing Finance Dewan Housing Finance has acquired a 50% stake in Pramerica Asset Management for a

    consideration of INR 244.92 Million. Pramerica Asset Management is the AMC of Pramerica

    Mutual Fund and Pramerica Trustees. Post the acquisition of stake from Prudential Group,

    Delaware the company would be converted into an equal JV and renamed as DHFL

    Pramerica Asset Managers.

    Future Lifestyle buys Majority stake in Elisir Lifestyle

    Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited has acquired 60% stake in footwear firm Elisir Lifestyle Pvt

    Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Elisir Lifestyle is engaged in business of manufacturing,

    supply and distribution of footwear and accessories in India. Future Lifestyle was formed

    after it was demerged from Future Consumer Enterprise Limited. The acquisition will lead to

    diversification of business and overall synergy benefits.

    Market Updates

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