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  27 Determination of price for purchase of minority shareholding:-

For the purposes of sub-section (2) of section 236 of the Act, the registered valuer shall determine the price (hereinafter called as offer price ) to be paid by acquirer, person or group of persons referred to in sub-section (1) of section 236 of the Act for purchase of equity shares of the minority shareholders of the company, in accordance with the following rules:

(1)  In case of a listed company ;

       (i)  The offer price shall be determined in the manner as may be specified by the Securities And Exchange Board Of India under the relevant regulations framed by it, as may be applicable; and

       (ii) The registered valuer shall also provide a valuation report on the basis of  valuation addressed to the board of directors of the company giving justification for such valuation.

     

      (2) In the case of an unlisted company and a private company,

(i)the offer price shall be determined after taking into account the following factors :-

 (a) the highest price paid by the acquirer, person or group of persons for acquisition during last twelve months;

 (b) the fair price of shares of the company to be determined by the registered valuer after taking into account valuation parameters including return on net worth, book value of shares, earning per share, price earning multiple vis-à-vis the industry average, and such other parameters as are customary for valuation of shares of such companies; and

(ii) the registered valuer shall also provide a valuation report on the basis of valuation addressed to the board of directors of the company giving justification for such valuation.