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Karachi, In a recent development, M/s Shell Pakistan Limited (Target Company) has received a firm intention from Pakistan Refinery Limited and Air Link Communication Limited (Acquirers) through Next Capital Limited (Manager to the Offer) to collectively acquire control and 77.42% of the paid-up capital of the Target Company. This acquisition is set to go beyond the prescribed thresholds under Section 111 of the Act. The firm intention was officially notified to the Board of Directors of the Target Company on July 17, 2023.
Following the regulatory requirements, the Securities Exchange has been requested to promptly make this information available to the shareholders of Shell Pakistan Limited. In compliance with Regulation 5(1), the exchange will place the notice on its notice board, notify the shareholders through the automated information system, and issue an official announcement.
This proposed acquisition marks a significant move in the corporate landscape, with two prominent companies, Pakistan Refinery Limited and Air Link Communication Limited, expressing their interest to take control of a substantial stake in Shell Pakistan Limited. The public announcement of this intention indicates a strategic step that may potentially reshape the dynamics within the energy and communication sectors in Pakistan.
As the shareholders of Shell Pakistan Limited receive this information, they will closely monitor further developments regarding the acquisition, including the official offer and subsequent actions by the Acquirers. The acquisition process will be subject to regulatory approvals and any other necessary formalities before reaching its conclusion, which may have far-reaching implications for all parties involved and the market at large.
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