IFL Enterprises to Review 12% Stake Offer from Singapore Firm

22 Jul 2025 CW Team

IFL Enterprises, engaged in the import, export, and trading of agri commodities, has announced that its Board of Directors will meet on August 1, 2025, to evaluate a proposal from Singapore-based Unique Global Managed Services for acquiring up to 12 per cent equity stake in the company through a strategic investment route.

The proposed investment is seen as a major step in IFL’s efforts to strengthen its capital base, accelerate growth plans, and enhance shareholder value. The management considers the proposal a strong endorsement of the company’s operational performance and future potential by a reputed global investor.

Unique Global Managed Services, a compliant entity under Singapore law (UEN: 200923760N), operates across wholesale trade, business consulting, and global ventures. The investment, if approved, will be long-term and strategic, and will comply with all applicable SEBI, FEMA, and RBI regulations.

In a related development, four Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have recently acquired a combined 16.08 per cent stake in IFL Enterprises as of July 11, 2025. These include Minerva Venture Fund, Nautilus Private Capital, Al Maha Investment Fund PCC–ONYX Strategy, and Nova Global Opportunities Fund PCC – Touchstone, each holding 4.02 per cent as per exchange filings.

Commenting on the development, Meet Director, Director, IFL Enterprises, stated, “The proposal is currently under review and will be placed before the Board for necessary deliberation. If approved and completed, the transaction is expected to bring both financial and strategic benefits to the company.”

The Board will also review the Letter of Intent received from the Singapore-based investor and assess the commercial, financial, and regulatory implications. Post-approval, the company will initiate due diligence and compliance procedures in line with applicable laws.

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