Shareholder Lock-In Expiry: JSW Cement, BlueStone, Highway Infra, Tenneco Clean Air, Etc In Focus THIS Week

Shareholder Lock-In Expiry: Shares of companies such as BlueStone Jewellery, JSW Cement, Highway Infra and Tenneco Clean Air are likely to remain in focus this week, as shares worth over Rs 3,600 crore are set to become eligible for trading between February 16 and February 20 following the expiry of shareholder lock-in periods.

What is Shareholder Lock-in Expiry?

A shareholders' lock-in expiry is a mandatory, but temporary restriction after an initial public offering (IPO) listing. The shareholders' lock-in period is the duration during which promoters and pre-IPO investors are not allowed to sell their shares based on their category and duration. Shareholders' lock-in expiry is generally applied to promoters, anchor investors, pre-IPO investors, etc. However, there is no such lock-in for retail investors. Shareholders' lock-in period can range from 90 days to 18 months.

Shareholders' Lock-In Expiry This Week, Feb 16-20

JSW Cement, Tenneco Clean Air India, Fujiyama Power Systems, All Time Plastics, Capillary Technologies, etc will shareholders's lock-in expiry in the coming week, according to a report by Nuvama.

JSW Cement Shareholder Lock-in Expiry

Once trading opens on Monday, February 16, 0.2 crore shares of the company's outstanding equity will become available for sale, representing stock valued at over Rs 24 crore at current levels, which could influence liquidity and near-term price movement.

Tenneco Clean Air

Tenneco Clean Air will see around 1.36 crore shares of 3% of its outstanding equity to become eligible to trade. The IPO will see its three month shareholder lock-in end on Monday, February 16.

Highway Infrastructure Lock-in Expiry

Highwayt Infrastructure will see around 3.8 crore of its shares to become eligible for trading on Monday due to lock-in expiry. Nearly Rs 215 crore worth of shares may enter the market on February 16, when a major lock-in period for one listed company ends after six months, opening trading for long‑restricted investors.

BlueStone Jewellery Lock-in Expiry

The company is set for a major share unlock on 16 February, when 5.78 crore shares, representing 38% of its total equity, will become available for trading as the six-month and longer shareholder lock-in period finally ends.

Fujiyama Power Systems

The company will see around 0.54 crore shares, equivalent to 2% of its outstanding equity to become eligible for trading after the expiry of three month lock-in on Monday, February 16.

Capillary Technologies Lock-in Expiry

Around 0.34 crore of Capillary Technologies shares will become eligible for trading on Tuesday, February 17 due to three month lock-in expiry.