YES Bank Receives Approval for Proposed Acquisition by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

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YES Bank has informed the stock exchanges that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for its proposed acquisition of a stake in the Bank through a secondary stake purchase from seven other shareholders. This development is part of the Bank's earlier announced acquisition plan, which also involves a secondary stake purchase from the State Bank of India. The completion of the proposed transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent outlined in the agreements. The Bank has made the relevant information available on its website as per the SEBI Listing Regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • YES Bank has informed the stock exchanges of the approval received from the CCI for the proposed acquisition by SMBC.
  • The acquisition involves a secondary stake purchase from the State Bank of India and seven other shareholders.
  • The completion of the proposed transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent outlined in the agreements.
  • The Bank has made the relevant information available on its website in compliance with the SEBI Listing Regulations.
  • SMBC has confirmed the approval from the CCI, paving the way for the next phase of the acquisition process.
  • The seven other shareholders involved in the secondary stake purchase are Axis Bank, Bandhan Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
  • The Bank has informed the stock exchanges through a letter dated May 09, 2025, as required by Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
  • The Bank's website has been updated to reflect the information related to the proposed acquisition.

Statistics:

  • The proposed acquisition involves a stake purchase from seven shareholders, including the State Bank of India.
  • The completion of the proposed transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent outlined in the agreements.
  • The Bank has made the relevant information available on its website as per the SEBI Listing Regulations.
  • May 09, 2025, is the date of the Bank's stock exchange disclosure related to the proposed acquisition.

Sources:

  • National Stock Exchange of India, Corporate Announcement, YESBANK (BSE Scrip Code: 532648), May 2025.
  • SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended.