Wanbury Ltd sees pledge release of 85.2 lakh shares by Catalyst Trusteeship Ltd

What Wanbury Ltd announced

Wanbury Limited filed a disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing, dated 7 July 2026, informs that Catalyst Trusteeship Ltd, acting as debenture trustee for the benefit of debenture holders, released a pledge over a portion of Wanbury’s equity shares that were previously held by Expert Chemicals (India) Private Limited.

The release involved 85,20,330 shares on 6 July 2026. No new shares were issued and the total equity share capital of the company remained unchanged.

Details of the pledge release

• Before release: Wanbury had 1,22,03,818 pledged shares, representing 34.93% of its total share capital.
• Shares released: 85,20,330 shares were freed from the pledge.
• After release: The pledged balance fell to 36,83,488 shares, now 10.54% of the total share capital.
• Total equity share capital: Rs 34,93,93,980, comprising 3,49,39,398 shares of face value Rs 10 each. This figure is unchanged before and after the transaction.
• Mode of release: The pledge was released off‑market, i.e., by way of a release of encumbrance rather than a market purchase or sale.
• Acquirer/acting party: Catalyst Trusteeship Ltd acted as Debenture Trustee on behalf of the debenture holders; it is not a promoter or promoter‑group entity.

Key facts at a glance

Why this matters for investors

The release of a substantial portion of pledged shares reduces the encumbrance on Wanbury’s equity. A lower pledged percentage generally improves the perception of share‑holding stability and may enhance the company’s ability to raise capital in the future, as fewer shares are tied up as security for debt. The transaction does not dilute existing shareholders because no new shares were issued; it merely frees shares that were previously locked. Consequently, the free‑float of the stock is expected to increase, potentially improving liquidity on the exchanges.

Conclusion

Wanbury Ltd’s filing confirms that on 6 July 2026, Catalyst Trusteeship Ltd released 85.2 lakh pledged shares, cutting the pledged portion from 34.93% to 10.54% of total equity. The company’s share capital remains unchanged, and the release is an off‑market encumbrance relief rather than a share acquisition. No further regulatory approvals are indicated in the filing.