Global High-Priority Regulatory Events — August 20, 2026

20-08-2026

Santander Holdings USA, Inc. completed its acquisition of Webster Financial Corporation on August 20, 2026, creating a leading U.S. retail and commercial bank with a pro forma balance sheet of approximately $327 billion in assets, $185 billion in loans, and $172 billion in deposits. The combined entity serves nearly eight million customers and aims to achieve around 18% return on tangible equity (RoTE) in the U.S. by 2028. While the acquisition expands Santander's scale and capabilities, integration risks and potential cost overruns remain, and most customer banking experiences are expected to stay unchanged in the near term.

• · The acquisition was first announced in February 2026 and completed following receipt of required shareholder and regulatory approvals.
• · Webster's former headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, is now a corporate hub for Santander in the U.S., alongside hubs in Boston, New York, Miami, and Dallas.
• · Santander is recognized as a top-10 auto lender and top-10 multifamily bank lender and servicer in the U.S.
• · The filing includes extensive forward-looking statements highlighting risks such as integration difficulties, potential failure to realize synergies, and adverse market reactions.

20-08-2026

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary Axiro Semiconductor Private Limited, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Tosil Systems Private Limited for a consideration of Rs. 16.44 Crore. The acquisition, involving 5,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each, makes Tosil a wholly owned subsidiary of Axiro. This is a straightforward acquisition with no negative or flat performance metrics to report.

• · The acquisition was completed on August 20, 2026, following the execution of a Securities Purchase Agreement on August 17, 2026.
• · Tosil Systems Private Limited becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Axiro Semiconductor Private Limited under Section 2(87) of the Companies Act, 2013.

20-08-2026

Reliance Communications Limited has informed the stock exchanges that the 75th meeting of the Committee of Creditors (CoC) will be held on August 21, 2026. The company has been under corporate insolvency resolution process since June 2019, with the Resolution Professional managing its affairs. No financial results or material developments were disclosed in this routine procedural notice.

• · The company has been under corporate insolvency resolution process since June 28, 2019, pursuant to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• · The Resolution Professional, Mr. Anish Niranjan Nanavaty, was appointed by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, vide order dated June 21, 2019.
• · The powers of the board of directors are vested in the Resolution Professional.

20-08-2026

Indo Borax & Chemicals Ltd. has approved the acquisition of a 64.26% controlling stake in Kronox Lab Sciences Ltd. from its promoters for an aggregate consideration of ₹246,11,77,680 (₹246.12 Cr). Concurrently, the company will launch a mandatory open offer to acquire up to an additional 25.79% of Kronox's voting share capital at ₹157.27 per share, as per SEBI SAST Regulations. The acquisition is a strategic move to diversify into the high-purity specialty fine chemicals sector, which has demonstrated stable growth with Kronox's turnover increasing from ₹89.86 Cr in FY24 to ₹101.22 Cr in FY26.

• · The open offer price of ₹157.27 per share is at a significant premium to the SPA price of ₹103.22 per share.
• · The acquisition is not a related party transaction.
• · Completion of the acquisition is expected within 3 months of the public announcement.
• · Kronox Lab Sciences is listed on both NSE (symbol: KRONOX) and BSE (scrip code: 544187).

20-08-2026

Jai Mata Glass Limited announces an open offer to acquire up to 26,000,000 equity shares at ₹1.85 per share, following a Share Purchase Agreement dated July 13, 2026. The offer, managed by Corporate Professionals Capital Private Limited, opens on August 21, 2026 and closes on September 4, 2026. The Independent Directors Committee has deemed the offer price fair and reasonable, though the offer price is very low relative to typical market prices and no competing offer exists.

• · The offer is made under SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 and is not a competing offer.
• · The identified date for determining shareholders to receive the Letter of Offer was August 7, 2026 (revised from original date).
• · The offer opening date was revised from September 2, 2026 to August 20, 2026 for the public announcement, and the tendering period opens on August 21, 2026 (revised from September 3, 2026).
• · The offer closing date is September 4, 2026 (revised from September 17, 2026) and final completion including payment is due by September 21, 2026 (revised from October 1, 2026).
• · The telephone number of Jai Mata Glass was corrected to 0179-2255177 / 2255359 / 41536830 from the previously printed 022-66239358.
• · A corrigendum was issued to remove the phrase 'to the best of the knowledge' from clause 7.4.1 of the Letter of Offer as directed by SEBI.
• · Acquirers have not formulated any proposal that would have an adverse material impact on employees or location of the business of the target company.
• · The offer is subject to statutory approvals; if any required approval is refused, the offer will not proceed per Regulation 23(1)(a).

20-08-2026

The Hi-Tech Gears Limited has informed the stock exchanges that the NCLAT hearing scheduled for August 17, 2026, could not take place due to lack of time, and the next hearing has been fixed for September 25, 2026. The interim stay on the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), originally granted on September 3, 2024, continues until the next hearing. This marks another adjournment in a prolonged insolvency process that has been under stay for nearly two years.

• · The interim stay on CIRP was originally granted on September 3, 2024, and has been extended multiple times.
• · The appeal was filed under Comp. App. (AT) (Ins) No. 1734 of 2024.
• · The appellant is Naveen Jain, Company Secretary/Shareholder of The Hi-Tech Gears Ltd.
• · The respondents are Happy Forgings Ltd. and another party.
• · The next hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2026.

20-08-2026

Future Consumer Ltd has entered the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), with the Committee of Creditors appointing Aegis Resolution Services Pvt Ltd (through Mr. Avil Menezes) as the Resolution Professional. The appointment was approved at the first CoC meeting held on August 6, 2026, with the voting window concluding on August 18, 2026. This marks a critical stage in the company's insolvency proceedings under the IBC.

• · Voting window for RP appointment: 10 August 2026 to 18 August 2026
• · Resolution Professional registration number: IBBI/IPE-0118/IPA-1/2022-23/50041
• · Authorization for assignment valid till 30th June 2027
• · Company scrip code: 533400 (BSE), NSE symbol: FCONSUMER

20-08-2026

K.M. Sugar Mills Limited announced that the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad Bench, has sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement for the demerger of its Distillery Division into KM Spirits and Allied Industries Limited. The order was pronounced on August 19, 2026, and the company will submit the copy once available. This is a significant corporate restructuring event, but no financial details were disclosed in this filing.

• · The demerger involves the Distillery Division of K.M. Sugar Mills Limited.
• · The resulting company is KM Spirits and Allied Industries Limited.
• · The NCLT order was pronounced on August 19, 2026.
• · The company had previously intimated about the scheme on July 07, 2026.

20-08-2026

P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited (PNGJL) has approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in Silvostyle Jewellers Limited (SJL) for a total consideration of ₹27.96 Crore. The acquisition will be completed through a combination of a fresh issue of 1,48,50,000 equity shares and the purchase of 1,50,000 existing shares, making SJL a wholly-owned subsidiary. The transaction is a related-party deal with promoters Saurabh Gadgil, Radhika Gadgil, and Aditya Gadgil, and is aimed at strengthening PNGJL's presence in the fashion silver jewellery segment. The board also approved the draft notice for the 13th Annual General Meeting.

• · The acquisition is a related party transaction as SJL is part of the Promoter Group of PNGJL.
• · The acquisition is expected to be completed on or before December 31, 2026.
• · SJL was incorporated on December 19, 2025, and had nil turnover as of March 31, 2026.
• · SJL acquired Silvostyle Jewellery LLP via slump sale effective May 1, 2026, which is the operating entity.
• · The 13th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2026, via video conferencing.

20-08-2026

Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp. (RDACU) received a Nasdaq Staff notice on August 19, 2026, that its Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) has been below the $35 million minimum for 30 consecutive business days, failing the continued listing standard under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2). The company also does not meet the Equity Standard (Rule 5550(b)(1)) or the Net Income Standard (Rule 5550(b)(3)). It has 180 days, until February 16, 2027, to regain compliance, during which its securities will continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. However, there is no assurance that the company will be able to regain compliance or avoid eventual delisting.

• · The company is a blank check (SPAC) incorporated in the Cayman Islands with executive offices in Taiyuan, China.
• · The company also fails to meet the alternative listing standards under Nasdaq Rules 5550(b)(1) (Equity Standard) and 5550(b)(3) (Net Income Standard).
• · If compliance is not achieved by February 16, 2027, Nasdaq will issue a delisting notice, which the company may appeal to a Hearings Panel.
• · The company may evaluate options including trying to comply with the Equity Standard (Rule 5550(b)(1)).

20-08-2026

Plum Acquisition Corp. IV, a SPAC, filed an 8-K on August 19, 2026, disclosing an updated investor presentation for its proposed business combination with Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc., a lithium and geothermal energy company. The presentation supersedes the prior version filed in March 2026. The filing does not contain any quantitative financial data or period-over-period comparisons, and no additional performance metrics are reported.

• · The updated investor presentation was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
• · The business combination agreement was originally disclosed in a March 12, 2026 8-K filing.

20-08-2026

Carlyle AlpInvest Private Markets Fund filed a final amendment (SC TO-I/A) on August 19, 2026, reporting the results of its issuer tender offer that expired on May 29, 2026. The Fund repurchased 422,364.49 Class A Shares and 2,284,025.79 Class I Shares for a total of approximately $45.16 million, based on the June 30, 2026 net asset value. No Class W or Class X Shares were tendered, indicating limited interest in those share classes.

• · The tender offer expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 29, 2026.
• · Payment for repurchased shares was made on August 5, 2026.
• · A 5% 'hold back' was retained from the payment; the Post-Audit Payment will be made after the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 audit.
• · The Fund's name was formerly Carlyle AlpInvest Private Equity Opportunities Fund (changed December 15, 2021).
• · The filing fee of $29,898.32 was previously paid on April 29, 2026; net fee due is $0.00.

20-08-2026

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has invested Rs. 5.00 Crore in its wholly owned subsidiary Shakti EV Mobility Private Limited by subscribing to 50,00,000 equity shares of face value Rs. 10 each. The total consolidated investment in the subsidiary now stands at Rs. 75.00 Crore. The subsidiary, which manufactures electric vehicle motors and chargers, reported a turnover of Rs. 2,425.41 Lacs in FY 2026, a significant increase from Rs. 372.73 Lacs in FY 2025, but still a small fraction of the parent's overall business.

• · The subsidiary Shakti EV Mobility Private Limited was incorporated on 16th December 2021.
• · The investment is made in cash by subscribing to equity shares.
• · No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the acquisition.
• · The acquisition is not a related party transaction.
• · The subsidiary's business includes manufacturing of electric vehicle motors for Two Wheeler/Three Wheeler/Four Wheeler/Special purpose and manufacturing of chargers for electric vehicle.

20-08-2026

Webster Financial Corp was acquired by Banco Santander, S.A. in a transaction valued at 2.0548 Banco Santander American Depositary Shares and $48.75 in cash per share of Webster common stock. The acquisition closed on August 20, 2026, resulting in Webster becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banco Santander and its delisting from the NYSE. All of Webster's directors and executive officers ceased to serve in their roles, while certain officers joined the boards of Santander Holdings USA and Santander Bank.

• · The acquisition was structured through a series of mergers and a share exchange, culminating in Webster Virginia merging into Santander Holdings USA.
• · Webster's common stock and preferred stock were delisted from the NYSE effective August 20, 2026.
• · Webster's directors and executive officers departed as of the effective time of the Reincorporation Merger, with no disagreements cited.
• · John R. Ciulla, Luis Massiani, Frederick J. Crawford, and Maureen B. Mitchell became members of the boards of Santander Holdings USA and Santander Bank.

20-08-2026

This filing is a Form G Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) in the insolvency resolution of M/s Telephone Cables Limited, which has been non-operational since 2005 and has zero employees, zero production, and zero revenue. The last date for receipt of EOI is May 4, 2026, with resolution plans due by July 3, 2026, indicating an ongoing but time-bound Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the IBC. The company's only material assets are land parcels in Mohali and Garhshankar, Punjab, and it is not registered as an MSME.

• · Registered office: SCO 68-70, Sector-17 C, Chandigarh; CIN L31300CH1983PLC005385.
• · Fixed assets: land parcel (freehold) at A-30, Industrial Focal Point, Phase-8, Mohali and freehold land at Village Kolewal, Garhshankar, Punjab.
• · Company not registered as an MSME under the MSME Act.
• · Persons disqualified under Section 29A of the IBC are ineligible to submit Expression of Interest.
• · Key CIRP timeline: last date for EOI – 04.05.2026; provisional list – 14.05.2026; final list – 29.05.2026; last date for resolution plans – 03.07.2026.

20-08-2026

BLS International Services Limited acquired an additional 2.21% equity stake in its subsidiary BLS E-Services Limited through secondary market purchases for a cumulative cost of ₹45.22 Crore in FY 2026-27, with the latest tranche of ₹4.29 Crore triggering a disclosure requirement as it exceeds 2% of the company's net worth (₹423.26 Cr). The subsidiary reported strong revenue growth of 30.7% YoY to ₹87.35 Crore in FY 2025-26, continuing its upward trajectory from ₹39.67 Crore in FY 2023-24 and ₹66.83 Crore in FY 2024-25. The acquisition is a strategic investment to create long-term value, though no specific negative or flat metrics were disclosed.

• · The acquisition is not a related party transaction as it is done through the secondary market on arm's length basis.
• · No governmental or regulatory approvals were required for the acquisition.
• · The consideration is in cash.
• · BLS E-Services Limited was incorporated on April 12, 2016.
• · The target entity operates only in India.

20-08-2026

SIS Limited has acquired an additional 1.53% stake (10,27,192 equity shares) in Updater Services Limited (UDS) for a cash consideration of INR 21.59 crore, increasing its aggregate shareholding to 8.19% (54,82,582 shares). UDS, an integrated facilities management and business support services company, reported a turnover of INR 1,762.41 crore for FY2026, up from INR 1,591.73 crore in FY2025 (10.7% growth) and INR 1,417.12 crore in FY2024 (12.3% growth). The acquisition was completed on August 19, 2026, and does not constitute a related party transaction.

• · The acquisition was completed on August 19, 2026.
• · UDS has a face value of INR 10 per equity share.
• · UDS was incorporated on November 13, 2003, under the Companies Act, 1956.
• · UDS's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• · No governmental or regulatory approvals were required for the acquisition.

19-08-2026

SEBI issued an adjudication order against National Steel and Agro Industries Limited on August 19, 2026, in connection with trading in illiquid stock options at BSE. The order imposes a penalty of ₹5,00,000 (₹5 Lakh) for violations related to non-genuine trades in stock options. This regulatory action highlights SEBI's ongoing enforcement against manipulative trading practices in the derivatives market.

• · The order pertains to trading in illiquid stock options at BSE.
• · The penalty amount is ₹5,00,000 (₹5 Lakh).
• · The filing date is August 19, 2026.

20-08-2026

Indo Borax and Chemicals Limited, along with PAC Zenrock Chemicals Private Limited, has announced a mandatory open offer to acquire up to 95,70,000 equity shares (25.79%) of Kronox Lab Sciences Limited at ₹157.27 per share, aggregating ₹1,50,50,73,900. The offer is triggered by the acquisition of a 64.26% stake from the current promoters (Ketan Ramani, Pritesh Ramani, Jogindersingh Jaswal) via a share purchase agreement at ₹103.22 per share (₹105.87 inclusive of consultancy fees). Post-completion, Indo Borax will become the sole promoter and the sellers will cease to be promoters.

• · The open offer is mandatory under Regulations 3(1) and 4 of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, triggered by the acquisition of control and voting rights exceeding 25%.
• · The offer size is limited to 25.79% because public shareholding is only 95,70,000 shares, below the standard 26% minimum required by Regulation 7(1).
• · The acquirer does not intend to delist the target company post-offer.
• · The SPA includes transition support consultancy agreements with the sellers, with consultancy fees considered in the per-share price calculation.
• · Post-completion, the sellers and their promoter group will cease to be promoters and will be reclassified under Regulation 31A(10) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations.

20-08-2026

Elgi Equipments Limited has entered into agreements to acquire an 18.01% stake in Constronics Energy Solution Private Limited, a newly incorporated solar power SPV, for a cash consideration of ₹1,61,70,000. The acquisition is aimed at securing long-term renewable energy supply for 25 years to achieve tariff visibility and power cost optimization. The target entity has reported nil turnover since incorporation in December 2024, and the transaction is not a related party deal.

• · Target entity Constronics Energy Solution Private Limited was incorporated on December 3, 2024.
• · Target entity has nil turnover for FY2023-24, FY2024-25, and FY2025-26.
• · Acquisition is to comply with minimum shareholding requirements under the Electricity Act, 2003 and Electricity Rules, 2005.
• · Transaction is not a related party transaction.
• · No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the acquisition.
• · Completion date of the acquisition is August 20, 2026.

20-08-2026

Prataap Snacks Limited has executed a Share Purchase Agreement on August 19, 2026 to acquire 100% of the equity share capital of RLOP Food Processing Private Limited. The acquisition was previously approved by the Board on August 1, 2026. No financial terms or performance metrics were disclosed in this filing.

• · The Share Purchase Agreement was executed on August 19, 2026.
• · The acquisition is for 100% of the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of RLOP Food Processing Private Limited.
• · The Board had previously approved the proposed acquisition on August 1, 2026.

20-08-2026

TPL Plastech Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary, has commenced operations for manufacturing Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) at a new facility in Bhuj, Gujarat. The facility has an installed capacity of approximately 1,50,000 IBCs per annum and is projected to generate additional revenue of approximately ₹100 Crore. The unit also manufactures industrial plastic drums, broadening the company's product offerings in the region.

• · The facility is strategically located to serve customers in Bhuj, Kutch and surrounding industrial regions, reducing transportation distances and delivery lead times.
• · The company now has manufacturing facilities at 5 locations: Silvassa, Ratlam, Bhuj, Vizag and Dahej.
• · TPL Plastech Ltd. is a 75% subsidiary of TIME TECHNOPLAST LTD. (Listed Company).
• · The company caters to industries including Chemical & Petrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Plasticizers, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Food products.

20-08-2026

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited has incorporated a new joint venture subsidiary, MHSCL JVC Holding Limited, in Dubai with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (MESA) Holding Limited. The JV was formally incorporated on August 19, 2026, following a Joint Venture Agreement disclosed on March 19, 2026. Samvardhana Motherson holds a 51% majority stake in the new entity, which will focus on logistics solution services for the automotive industry.

• · The JV company MHSCL JVC Holding Limited was incorporated in Dubai on August 19, 2026.
• · The JV's initial subscribed share capital is 1,000 shares at a face value of USD 1,000 each.
• · Samvardhana Motherson holds 510 shares (51%) and Hellmann holds 490 shares (49%).
• · The entity will operate in the logistics solutions services industry, focusing on supply chain solutions for the automotive sector globally (excluding Japan).
• · No governmental or regulatory approvals were required for the incorporation.

20-08-2026

Lactose (India) Ltd. has informed the stock exchange that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad Bench, has approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between Vitanosh Ingredients Private Limited (Transferor Company) and Lactose (India) Limited (Transferee Company) under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013. The certified copy of the NCLT order dated August 5, 2026, was received by the company on August 20, 2026. The disclosure regarding the effectiveness of the scheme will be intimated in due course.

• · The NCLT order was dated August 5, 2026, and the certified copy was received on August 20, 2026.
• · The application number is C.P.(CAA)/19(AHM) 2026 IN C.A.(CAA)/3(AHM) 2026.
• · The amalgamation is between Vitanosh Ingredients Private Limited (Transferor) and Lactose (India) Limited (Transferee).
• · The company will provide a further update on the effectiveness of the scheme.

20-08-2026

Choice International Limited completed the acquisition of 10,000 equity shares (₹10 face value each) at ₹6,222 per share, representing 100% of the paid-up equity share capital of Choice Proptech Solutions Private Limited (CPSPL) from its subsidiary, Choice Consultancy Services Private Limited, for a total cash consideration of ₹6,22,20,000. The transaction is an internal group restructuring to simplify the corporate structure and improve operational efficiency, with CPSPL becoming a direct wholly owned subsidiary from a step-down subsidiary. CPSPL is a technology-driven real estate platform with turnover of ₹245.57 Lakhs (FY2026) and net worth of ₹137.43 Lakhs (as on March 31, 2026); the company had variable turnover over the last three years (₹245.57 Lakhs, ₹213.64 Lakhs, ₹223.35 Lakhs). The acquisition is a related party transaction at arm's length, approved by the Audit Committee and Board, but the company states there is no material impact on the listed entity's overall business or operations.

• · The acquisition was a related party transaction but done at arm's length with an independent Registered Valuer determining the price.
• · CPSPL's net worth as of March 31, 2026 was ₹137.43 Lakhs.
• · CPSPL's turnover over the last three years: FY2026: ₹245.57 Lakhs; FY2025: ₹213.64 Lakhs; FY2024: ₹223.35 Lakhs (turnover showed a dip in FY2025).
• · CPSPL was incorporated on March 9, 2011.
• · The company has stated there is no material impact on the listed entity's business or operations from this acquisition.

20-08-2026

Tata Steel Limited has completed the acquisition of a 23% equity stake in TM International Logistics Limited (TMILL) from IQ Martrade Holding Und Management GmbH for an aggregate consideration of ₹335 crore, following approval from the Competition Commission of India. Post-transaction, Tata Steel's stake in TMILL increases from 51% to 74%, making TMILL a subsidiary, while NYK Holding Europe B.V. retains its 26% stake. The acquisition, approved by the Board on May 15, 2026, and executed on August 20, 2026, also terminates the existing joint venture agreements with IQ and NYK.

• · The acquisition was approved by the Board on May 15, 2026, and received CCI approval on August 18, 2026.
• · TMILL was previously a 51:26:23 joint venture between Tata Steel, NYK, and IQ.
• · Post-transaction, Tata Steel holds 74% and NYK holds 26% in TMILL.
• · The Joint Venture Agreement dated July 26, 2001, and Deed of Adherence dated November 26, 2009, are terminated effective August 20, 2026.

20-08-2026

India Glycols Limited has received the certified true copy of the NCLT order dated July 17, 2026, approving its Scheme of Arrangement to demerge its Biopharma Undertaking into Ennature Bio Pharma Limited and its Spirits and Biofuel Undertaking into IGL Spirits Limited, with an appointed date of April 1, 2026. The scheme was approved with overwhelming shareholder support (4,42,48,625 votes in favour out of 4,42,48,626) and unanimous unsecured creditor approval (100% in value). The demerger will result in shareholders of India Glycols receiving 1 equity share in Ennature Bio Pharma for every 3 shares held and 1 equity share in IGL Spirits for every 1 share held, while India Glycols retains its remaining business.

• · The NCLT order was pronounced on July 17, 2026, and the certified true copy was received by the company on August 20, 2026.
• · The appointed date for the scheme is April 1, 2026; the effective date and record date will be determined by the board of directors of all companies.
• · Shareholders of India Glycols will receive 1 equity share (face value ₹5) in Ennature Bio Pharma for every 3 shares held in India Glycols.
• · Shareholders of India Glycols will receive 1 equity share (face value ₹5) in IGL Spirits for every 1 share held in India Glycols.
• · Existing equity shares held by India Glycols in both resulting companies will be cancelled upon the scheme becoming effective.
• · All employees of the demerged undertakings will be transferred to the respective resulting companies on no-less-favourable terms with continuity of service.
• · Pending approvals, licenses, and permits for the demerged undertakings will be deemed to continue in the name of India Glycols until transferred to the resulting companies.
• · The NCLT clarified that the order does not grant exemption from payment of taxes (including Income Tax, GST, or any other tax).

20-08-2026

Rane (Madras) Limited has completed the acquisition of Hindustan Composites Limited's friction business as a going concern on a slump sale basis, following the signing of a Business Transfer Agreement on June 30, 2026. The acquisition is expected to be EPS accretive from year one onwards, strengthening RML's leadership in the friction business and creating opportunities for revenue and operational synergies. No financial terms or performance comparisons were disclosed in the filing.

• · Business Transfer Agreement was signed on June 30, 2026
• · Transaction completed on August 20, 2026
• · HCL's Friction Business will be integrated into RML's Brake Components Business
• · Integration will proceed in a phased manner
• · RML is part of the Rane Group of Companies based in Chennai
• · RML serves Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Farm Tractors, Two-wheelers, Three-wheelers, Railways and Stationery Engines

20-08-2026

Standard Capital Markets Ltd. has been approved as the Successful Resolution Applicant (SRA) for the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of Ojas Tradelease and Mall Management Private Limited, following an order from the NCLT Mumbai Bench on August 18, 2026. The resolution plan was approved under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. This marks a milestone in the company's resolution and investment activities, though no financial details of the plan or its impact on Standard Capital's own financials have been disclosed.

• · The NCLT order was passed in IA (IBC)(Plan)/58/MB/2026 in CP (IB) No. 865 of 2022.
• · The order was received by the company from the Resolution Professional on August 20, 2026.
• · The disclosure is made under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.

20-08-2026

NDL Ventures Limited (formerly NXTDIGITAL Limited) has received an interim order from the NCLT, Mumbai Bench, dated August 13, 2026, admitting its Company Petition for the Scheme of Merger by Absorption of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited into NDL Ventures. The NCLT has fixed September 18, 2026 as the date of hearing and directed issuance of notices to statutory authorities. This is a procedural milestone in the merger process, with no financial figures disclosed in the filing.

• · The NCLT interim order was passed on August 13, 2026 and uploaded on the NCLT website on August 19, 2026.
• · The hearing for final disposal of the petition is fixed for September 18, 2026.
• · The NCLT has directed issuance of notices to statutory authorities under Section 230(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, including Central Government, income-tax authorities, RBI, SEBI, ROC, stock exchanges, and Official Liquidator.
• · The petitioner is required to publish notice of hearing in two local newspapers (one English, one vernacular) at least 10 days before the hearing date.
• · The petition number is C.P.(CAA)/120/MB/2026.

20-08-2026

Ares Strategic Income Fund announced an issuer tender offer to repurchase up to 5.0% of its outstanding shares, or up to 19,264,139 shares, at a price equal to the net asset value as of August 31, 2026. The offer expires on September 18, 2026, and no officers, trustees, or affiliates intend to tender their shares. The fund is not traded on any market and expects to conduct quarterly tender offers at the Adviser's recommendation, though it is not obligated to do so.

• · The tender offer is an issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4, not a third-party offer.
• · Shares are not traded in any market.
• · The Adviser expects to recommend quarterly tender offers, but the Fund is not required to conduct them.
• · Certain private placement investors agreed to restrictions on the percentage of shares they can tender in quarterly offers before Q4 2026.
• · No officers, trustees, or affiliates intend to tender shares in this offer.
• · The Fund has a continuous public offering of up to $15.0 billion of its shares.

20-08-2026

Ares Acquisition Corporation III announced on August 20, 2026, that holders of its units may elect to separately trade the underlying Class A ordinary shares and warrants, effective immediately. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-tenth of one redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share. Separated shares and warrants will trade on the NYSE under symbols 'AAC' and 'AAC WS', respectively, while units continue to trade under 'AAC.U'.

• · No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation; only whole warrants will trade.
• · Holders must have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company to separate units.
• · The company is an emerging growth company and has not elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards.

20-08-2026

RF Acquisition Corp II (RFAIR) held an extraordinary general meeting on August 19, 2026, where shareholders overwhelmingly approved all six proposals related to the business combination with Nanyang Biologics Pte. Ltd. Each proposal received 6,765,584 votes in favor and 440,604 against, representing approximately 93.9% approval of votes cast. However, preliminary redemption requests for 3,956,323 ordinary shares (about 47.4% of outstanding shares) were submitted, which could significantly reduce the cash available from the trust account and dilute the post-completion public float.

• · The record date for the meeting was May 20, 2026, with 8,343,765 ordinary shares outstanding.
• · A quorum of 7,206,188 shares (86.36%) was present.
• · Each of the six proposals received identical vote counts: 6,765,584 For, 440,604 Against, 0 Abstain (except Proposal 3A had 1 abstention).
• · Proposals included: Business Combination, Merger, three Advisory Governance provisions, Nasdaq issuance approval, Incentive Plan, and Adjournment.
• · The Business Combination involves RFAC merging into PubCo, with PubCo surviving, and Amalgamation Sub merging into Nanyang Biologics, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo.
• · Preliminary redemption requests of 3,956,323 shares were submitted, subject to withdrawal or reversal with RFAC's consent before Closing.
• · Final redemption results, per-share redemption price, and post-closing cash/public float will be disclosed after Closing.

20-08-2026

Charter Communications completed its acquisition of Liberty Broadband and a transformative transaction with Cox Communications, creating the leading U.S. broadband and video company. The all-stock deal with Cox valued at approximately $15 billion (including $4 billion cash, $5 billion in common units, and $6 billion in convertible preferred units) gives Cox Enterprises a 26% stake in the combined entity. While the transaction expands Charter's footprint to 45 states and promises customer benefits like free mobile lines and U.S.-based service, it also adds approximately $12 billion of Cox debt and finance leases to Charter's balance sheet.

• · Charter will change its parent company name to Cox Communications within a year but continue to operate as Spectrum across all markets.
• · Charter will remain headquartered in Stamford, CT, keeping a significant presence in Atlanta, GA.
• · Cox Enterprises appointed two additional directors (Dallas Clement and Mark Greatrex) to Charter's 13-member board.
• · Advance/Newhouse retains its two board seats.
• · Liberty Broadband ceased to be a direct shareholder and no longer designates directors.
• · Charter, Cox Enterprises and Advance/Newhouse entered into an amended and restated stockholders’ agreement with preemptive rights, voting caps, and transfer restrictions.
• · Spectrum will offer Cox internet customers a free mobile line for one year starting today.
• · Spectrum plans to launch its full product suite in former Cox markets in mid-September.
• · Cox customers will benefit from Spectrum's Customer Service Commitments within the next year, including 100% U.S.-based service, same-day technician dispatch, and outage credits.
• · Spectrum will apply its sales and service workforce model to Cox markets over the next 18 months and fully return Cox's customer service to the U.S.
• · All employees will earn a starting wage of at least $20 per hour.
• · Spectrum's TV Select plans include ad-supported streaming apps providing up to $127 of monthly retail value at no extra cost.
• · The Spectrum TV App is the highest-rated pay TV streaming app and the most viewed streaming service in the U.S. on an hours per household basis.

20-08-2026

Ares Core Infrastructure Fund filed a tender offer statement (SC TO-I) on August 20, 2026, disclosing that its Board has discretion to purchase shares from shareholders via written tenders, with the Adviser recommending quarterly purchases. The filing notes that entities affiliated with Ares Management Corporation hold 1,581,745 shares (less than 1% of outstanding), and none of the listed insiders intend to tender their shares. The fund is not required to conduct tender offers, and no financing condition applies.

• · The fund is conducting a continuous private offering under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D.
• · Certain pre-BDC investors agreed to restrictions on the percentage of shares they can tender in quarterly offers before Q3/Q4 2026 or 2027.
• · No persons have been retained or compensated to make solicitations or recommendations in connection with the offer.
• · The fund has not issued any shares to the Adviser, affiliates, trustees, or executive officers in the past 60 days.

20-08-2026

NorthStrive Acquisition Corp I. announced the pricing of its $100 million initial public offering (IPO) of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share, one redeemable warrant, and one right to receive one-fourth of one Class A ordinary share upon a business combination. The units are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker 'NSAIU' beginning August 18, 2026, with the offering expected to close on August 19, 2026. The company is a blank check company focused on acquiring a target in the manufacturing sector, including aerospace and defense, industrial technology, and critical supply chains, but has not yet selected any target.

• · The company is a newly organized Cayman Islands exempted company and has not selected any business combination target.
• · The underwriter has a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,500,000 units to cover over-allotments.
• · The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on August 17, 2026.
• · The company intends to focus its search on companies in the manufacturing sector serving high-growth demand markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial technology, and critical supply chains.

20-08-2026

T3 Defense Inc. (formerly Nukkleus Inc., trading as DFNS) received a Nasdaq delisting notice on August 20, 2026, for failing to meet the minimum stockholders' equity requirement of $10 million. Stockholders' equity plunged from $42.5 million (positive) on March 31, 2026, to negative $19.7 million on June 30, 2026, driven by a massive fair-value loss on common warrants from a February 2026 private placement. The company has 45 days to submit a compliance plan, but there is no assurance of acceptance or eventual compliance.

• · The company's common stock continues to trade on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol DFNS with no immediate effect on listing.
• · If Nasdaq does not accept the compliance plan, the company may appeal to a hearings panel.
• · The company has 45 calendar days (until October 5, 2026) to submit a plan to regain compliance.
• · If a plan is accepted, Nasdaq may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the notice date.
• · The company is evaluating options to regain compliance, but there is no assurance of success.

20-08-2026

Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II issued a press release reminding shareholders of the extraordinary general meeting on August 25, 2026, to vote on the proposed business combination with Pasqal Holding SAS. The meeting is a key milestone in the SPAC merger process, with shareholders of record as of August 5, 2026, eligible to vote. The filing does not provide any financial results or performance metrics, focusing solely on the procedural reminder for the upcoming vote.

• · Extraordinary general meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026
• · Record date for shareholder voting is August 5, 2026
• · Registration statement for the business combination was declared effective by the SEC on August 5, 2026
• · The company's securities trade on Nasdaq under symbols BBCQU (units), BBCQ (ordinary shares), and BBCQW (warrants)
• · The business combination involves a merger with Pasqal, a French quantum computing company

20-08-2026

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPTT) received a notice from NYSE Regulation on August 14, 2026, for failing to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2026, by the extended due date of August 13, 2026. The company faced a potential six-month cure period (until February 13, 2027) and risked delisting from the NYSE American. However, the company filed the Form 10-K on August 19, 2026, curing the compliance failure, and its common stock will not trade with a late filer indicator.

• · The initial cure period ends on February 13, 2027.
• · The Exchange may, in its sole discretion, provide an additional six-month cure period or truncate the cure period and commence delisting procedures.
• · The company's securities continued to trade during the cure period, subject to compliance with other continued listing requirements.

20-08-2026

BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. received a Nasdaq notice on August 18, 2026, granting a second 180-day compliance period until February 8, 2027, to regain the minimum $1.00 bid price for its common stock. The company had previously failed to meet the requirement after an initial 180-day period ending August 10, 2026, and plans to consider a reverse stock split if needed. However, there is no guarantee of regaining compliance, and failure could lead to delisting.

• · The initial compliance period ended August 10, 2026, without regaining compliance.
• · Stockholders approved a reverse stock split in October 2025, with a ratio between 1-to-2 and 1-to-15, at the Board's discretion.
• · If the bid price is at least $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days during the second period, Nasdaq may confirm compliance, but could require up to 20 consecutive days.
• · If compliance is not achieved by February 8, 2027, the securities will be subject to delisting, with a right to appeal.

20-08-2026

Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a Form 25-NSE with the SEC on August 20, 2026, notifying the delisting of Liberty Broadband Corp's Class A Common Stock, Class C Common Stock, and Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The delisting is effective the same day under SEC Rule 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3) (voluntary or involuntary removal from listing). The filing was executed on behalf of Nasdaq by Jennifer Fainer, CDO Analyst. This event represents a regulatory process removing the company's securities from exchange listing.

• · Delisting effective date: August 20, 2026
• · Regulatory basis: 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3) (removal from listing and/or registration)
• · SEC file number: 001-36713 (pertaining to Liberty Broadband Corp)
• · The filing includes an EX-99.25 form (Form25) as an exhibit

20-08-2026

Ford Motor Credit Co LLC has filed a Form 25-NSE with the SEC to delist its 3.350% Notes Due Nine Months or More from the Date of Issue - Series B due August 20, 2026, from the New York Stock Exchange. The delisting is due to the notes being redeemed or paid at maturity on August 20, 2026, and trading was suspended on that date. The removal from listing and registration will be effective at the opening of business on August 31, 2026.

• · The delisting is pursuant to 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(2) for securities redeemed or paid at maturity.
• · Trading was suspended on August 20, 2026.
• · The effective date for removal from listing and registration is August 31, 2026.

20-08-2026

BIP Ventures Evergreen BDC filed Amendment No. 1 to its tender offer statement on August 20, 2026, to include a shareholder update regarding the offer. The company is offering to purchase up to 245,851 of its outstanding shares at a price equal to the net asset value per share as of September 30, 2026. The amendment does not modify any previously reported information.

• · The tender offer is an issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4.
• · The company is structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• · The shareholder update is dated August 20, 2026, and is filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(vi).
• · The original tender offer statement was filed on July 20, 2026.

20-08-2026

Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has amended its Secured Promissory Note with Abuse Deterrent Pharma, LLC, adding new loans from Loan #51 through Loan #64, bringing the total aggregated principal to $11,094,279 as of August 14, 2026. The amendment reflects continued borrowing from an existing credit facility, with loan amounts ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 per tranche. This filing updates the outstanding debt obligation but does not represent a new acquisition or merger.

• · The original loan schedule from November 10, 2022, had a principal of $2,319,279.
• · An additional $7,075,000 was aggregated from Loans #1 through #50 (Dec 22, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025).
• · Loans #51 through #60 were each $100,000, and Loans #62, #63, #64 were each $200,000.
• · No new loan is recorded for the period between Loan #60 (May 29, 2026) and Loan #62 (June 24, 2026); Loan #61 was $100,000.

20-08-2026

ETF Series Solutions has filed a Form 25-NSE with the SEC to delist the Defiance BMNR Option Income ETF from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, effective August 20, 2026. The delisting is being made under SEC Rule 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(2), which typically applies when the issuer has voluntarily chosen to withdraw the security from listing. No financial details or reasons for the delisting were provided in the filing.

• · Delisting effective date: August 20, 2026
• · SEC file number: 333-179562
• · Rule cited: 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(2) (voluntary withdrawal of security listing)
• · Filing submitted by Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on behalf of ETF Series Solutions