Megasoft shares in 5% upper circuit for fifth day after ₹213 crore UK acquisition

Shares of Megasoft Ltd. are locked in a 5% upper circuit for the fifth straight session on Tuesday, October 28. The company informed the exchanges that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Nasmyth Group Ltd, UK.

The acquisition, valued at approximately ₹213 crore in cash, will be completed within four weeks, subject to the fulfillment of customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to be executed in one or more tranches.

Megasoft said the acquisition provides the company with a global platform in the aerospace and defence sector and enables it to scale rapidly, in line with its strategy of pursuing inorganic growth.

The company has also received the requisite approvals under the UK's National Security and Investment Act.

Nasmyth Group, incorporated in England and Wales, operates multiple manufacturing facilities in the UK and one in India.

The group specialises in complex precision engineering, manufacturing, advanced metal treatments, and special processes, catering to marquee OEM customers in the aerospace and defence sector.

For the twelve-month period ending April 2025, Nasmyth Group reported revenue of GBP 59.92 million, compared with GBP 54.03 million in April 2024 and GBP 44.19 million in April 2023.

Shares of Megasoft Ltd. hit the upper circuit of 5% on Monday to close at ₹185.43. The stock has surged over 110% so far in 2025.