Mumbai: Burman family firms MB Finmart Pvt Ltd, Puran Associates Pvt Ltd, VIC Enterprises Pvt Ltd, and Milky Investment & Trading Company have announced an open offer to acquire up to 26% in Religare Enterprises Limited (REL) for 2,116 crore. The offer price of 235 per share represents a premium of 21.91% over the stock's closing price on September 23.

Through its group entities, the Burman family is currently the single largest shareholder in REL. It holds a 21% stake through MB Finmart Private Limited, Puran Associates Private Limited, VIC Enterprises Private Limited, and Milky Investment & Trading Company. In August, Dabur chairman Mohit Burman, who is invested in Religare in his personal capacity, told Mint, that the Burman family had picked up an additional stake in REL, raising the family's shareholding to about 22%. "We bought approximately 2.4 crore shares, which is 7%. This brings our total shareholding close to 22%," Burman said, adding that this was a financial investment for the family. Anand C Burman, chairman emeritus, Dabur India Limited, said: “The proposed transaction is in line with our vision to create a leading financial services platform that encompasses lending, broking and health insurance services. We are convinced that REL is the right platform and positioned for sustained success. With our guidance, REL will continue its journey to being one of India’s distinguished financial services platforms." JM Financial Limited acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the acquirers and will act as manager to the open offer. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights!"