Shares of Policybazaar parent PB Fintech were trading almost flat on Friday after the firm’s CEO received a showcase notice from the market regulator regarding an investment in Dubai.
What Happened: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a show cause notice to Yashish Dahiya, Chairperson and CEO of PB Fintech, regarding a Dubai investment made in 2022, according to a regulatory filing by the company.
The notice concerns a $2 million (₹16.7 crore) investment in a Dubai-based marketing company, YKNP Marketing Management, through PB Fintech’s subsidiary in Dubai.
‘Not-Material’ Transaction: In November 2022, the company acquired a 26.72% stake in YKNP Marketing Management, which it said was not deemed to be unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) as the transaction value was deemed non-material, according to the firm. PB Fintech mentioned it is seeking legal advice to determine the appropriate steps moving forward.
The stake acquisition aimed to provide PB Fintech access to United Arab Emirates banking and a sales team to cater to Arabic customers. Previously, in August 2022, PB Fintech had disclosed a $4 million (₹33.4 crore) investment to acquire a stake in YKNP Management.
PB Fintech also stated that the notice will not have a material impact on the company’s financials, operations, or other activities.
Price Action: PB Fintech’s share price was trading flat near the start of trading on Friday, recovering early losses.
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