Malabar India Fund Acquires 3.34% Stake in Virtuoso Optoelectronics

Malabar India Fund Limited has acquired an additional 14,04,494 equity shares, representing 3.34% of the total share capital, in Virtuoso Optoelectronics Ltd through a preferential allotment. This acquisition increases Malabar India Fund's total holding in Virtuoso Optoelectronics to 46,56,417 shares, or 13.32% of the total diluted share capital. The transaction was executed via preferential allotment, and the shares were acquired on August 12, 2026. This disclosure is made under Regulation 29(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, as the acquisition resulted in a change of holding by more than 2%.