{
  "id": 12145719,
  "title": "Jaykay Enterprises Acquires ₹25 Crore Preference Shares In JK Defence & Aerospace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/jaykay-enterprises-acquires-25-crore-preference-shares-in-jk-defence",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T11:34:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/jaykay-enterprises-acquires-25-crore-preference-shares-in-jk-defence-aerospace"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jaykay Enterprises Limited announced on Monday the acquisition of 25 lakh preference shares, each with a face value of ₹100, in its wholly-owned subsidiary, JK Defence & Aerospace Limited. The total value of the acquisition is ₹25 crore, finalized on October 5, 2026. The shares were purchased through a Rights Issue by JK Defence & Aerospace Limited, with the consideration paid in cash. This transaction does not change JKE's overall shareholding in JK Defence & Aerospace, which remains at 100%. JK Defence & Aerospace continues to function as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jaykay Enterprises. Jaykay Enterprises, an industrial technology firm, made its debut on the National Stock Exchange, with shares closing down 3%. The company was incorporated on July 3, 2023, with the primary objective of manufacturing and trading defense and aerospace equipment. As it has not yet commenced operations, the company reported a turnover of nil. The proceeds from this acquisition, received through the Rights Issue, will be utilized by JK Defence & Aerospace Limited in accordance with the objectives outlined in its Letter of Offer dated August 25, 2026.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Jaykay Enterprises Limited (JKE) on Monday announced the acquisition of 25 lakh additional preference shares, each with a face value of ₹100, in its wholly owned subsidiary, JK Defence & Aerospace Limited. The total acquisition value is ₹25,00,00,000, or ₹25 crore, completed on October 5, 2026. Acquisition Details The acquisition was made pursuant to a Rights Issue by JK Defence &…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}