Even before it goes public, the shares of BSE, the oldest bourse in Asia, are changing hands in off-market deals among rich or high net worth individuals (HNIs). “There’s a good deal of demand for the shares among HNIs, with investors anticipating ‘value unlocking’ for the untendered, unlisted shares in the run-up to the IPO (initial public offer),” said a person, who did not want to be identified. Trades not settled through the clearing corporation or clearing house of an exchange are classified as off-market trades. The route is frequently used by investors who wish to offload their holdings in unlisted stocks and the payment is settled privately between the parties. According to another person, the off-market transactions are being done close to Rs 385, the price currently quoting in the grey market. “The demand raises the chances of oversubscription for the IPO,” he said. During the offer for sale in August, investors had tendered close to 29.95 million shares or 2
Pre IPO | Private Equity | Unlisted Shares