Deutsche Bank Frees 820 Million YES Bank Shares From Encumbrance; Stake Now at 13.46%
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: Jun 6, 2025 06:27 PM IST
Deutsche Bank AG has released 820 million equity shares of YES Bank Ltd (NSE: YESBANK, BSE: 532648) from encumbrance, reducing its overall encumbered stake in the private lender from 16.08% to 13.46%, according to a regulatory filing dated June 5, 2025.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Before (Apr 2024) | After (June 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Deutsche Bank AG-linked holdings | 5,041,090,968 shares | 4,221,090,968 shares |
| % of YES Bank’s total/diluted capital | 16.08% | 13.46% |
| Encumbered shares (DB Trustee + DBSG) | 5,028,098,484 shares | 4,208,098,484 shares |
| Voting rights via other DB entities | 12,992,484 shares | 12,992,484 shares |
| Shares released from encumbrance | — | 820,000,000 shares |
The transaction was executed on June 3, 2025, and is classified under “disposal” as per SEBI’s Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers (SAST) Regulations, 2011, due to the release of encumbrance.
Background
Previously, Deutsche Bank entities, including DB Trustees (Hong Kong) and DB Singapore Branch (DBSG), acted as offshore security agents holding encumbrances over YES Bank equity on behalf of various lenders. These included shares and warrants that were pledged as collateral in independent lending transactions.
As of the last disclosure on April 23, 2024:
- 594 million shares were released from DBSG on May 3, 2024
- 1.27 billion warrants were converted into equity shares on May 5, 2024
Regulatory Trigger
Per Regulation 29(2) read with 29(4) of the SAST Regulations, any acquisition or disposal of shares or voting rights exceeding 2% must be disclosed. The current release of 820 million shares accounts for 2.62% of YES Bank’s total paid-up capital, thereby mandating disclosure.
Updated Share Capital Status
As of June 3, 2025:
- Total equity shares of YES Bank: 31,35,41,15,322 shares of ₹2 each
- No change in the capital structure post-transaction
- Total diluted capital remains unchanged
Notable Lender Disclosure
Nomura Singapore Limited, a lender in one of the facilities, holds an independent interest in 6.78 million shares, representing 0.02% of YES Bank’s total share capital.
Deutsche Bank Share Performance
Deutsche Bank shares have gained 3.86% in the last month, 46% over the previous six months, and 61% in the last year.
Deutsche Bank AG, through its various global branches and subsidiaries, continues to maintain a significant though reduced stake in YES Bank, with most of its interest held as encumbrances. The strategic implications of these stake adjustments remain closely watched by the market.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/YESBANK_06052025185200_45820.zip
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