SBI Mutual Fund Surpasses 5% Ownership in Restaurant Brands Asia
SBI Mutual Fund has officially crossed the critical 5% ownership threshold in the small-cap stock Restaurant Brands Asia following strategic market purchases. This significant move has triggered mandatory disclosure requirements under SEBI takeover norms, highlighting the fund's growing confidence in the quick-service restaurant operator.
Details of the Acquisition and Regulatory Filing
In an exchange filing dated January 27, 2026, SBI Funds Management formally notified Restaurant Brands Asia about the transaction. The filing revealed that SBI Mutual Fund, through its various schemes, acquired 50,85,000 equity shares of the company on January 23, 2026. This acquisition propelled the fund house's holding beyond the 5% mark of the company's paid-up share capital, necessitating the regulatory disclosure.
The filing explicitly confirmed, "The final holding of SBI Mutual Fund, under its various schemes, as at close of business hours on January 27, 2026, was 3,16,26,657 shares, which is 5.4272% of paid-up share capital of your Company."
Stake Increase and Historical Holdings
Prior to this latest transaction, SBI Mutual Fund held 2,65,41,657 equity shares of Restaurant Brands Asia, representing a 4.5546% stake in the company. The acquisition of the additional 50,85,000 shares increased the total holding to 3,16,26,657 equity shares. Post-acquisition, this translates into a 5.4272% stake in the company's paid-up share capital, as detailed in the disclosure filed with the stock exchanges.
Restaurant Brands Asia Share Performance Analysis
The stock was trading flat in intra-day deals on the day of the announcement. However, it has faced considerable pressure in recent times. Over the past year, the stock has declined by 10%, with more pronounced losses of 21% in the last six months and 10% in the last three months.
Despite these challenges, there is a silver lining: the stock has shown resilience by delivering positive returns in the short term, gaining 4.5% over the last month. The small-cap stock reached its 52-week high of ₹89.53 in May 2025 and touched its 52-week low of ₹59.50 in March 2025, indicating significant volatility within the trading range.
Company Background and Operations
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited, formerly known as Burger King India Limited, is a prominent quick-service restaurant operator with a robust presence across India and Indonesia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company holds exclusive national master franchise rights for the Burger King brand in both markets. Additionally, it operates the Popeyes brand in Indonesia and runs the innovative BK Cafe format in India, diversifying its portfolio and enhancing its market reach.
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