EPE Special Opportunities Limited
EPE Special Opportunities Limited (LSE: ESOZ) is trading at £1.25, about ₹158 at today's GBP/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:00 AM ET. Indian residents can buy EPE Special Opportunities from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£1.25
Today's high
£1.26
52 week low
£0.01
52 week high
£1.28
ESOZ opened at £1.26, closed previously at £1.25, and has traded between £0.01 and £1.28 over the past 52 weeks.
About
EPE Special Opportunities plc employs a diverse range of investment strategies, focusing on growth equity for mid-sized companies, distressed assets, pre-public offerings, unique opportunistic scenarios, corporate turnarounds, private investments in public equity (PIPEs), and management buyouts. The firm also engages in both direct and indirect secondary market transactions. Its portfolio spans sectors such as consumer goods, retail, financial institutions, manufacturing, media, and various support services, encompassing education, healthcare, and social housing. EPE primarily targets investments within the United Kingdom, allocating capital commitments ranging from $2 million to $30 million into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The fund participates in both privately held and publicly traded companies. Typically, it seeks to divest its holdings within one to five years, generally acquiring non-controlling, minority stakes.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.47K
Market cap
£33.03M
P/E Ratio
5.19
Price-to-sales ratio
3.95
Enterprise value
£20.37M
Free cash flow yield
21.66%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.02
Return on equity
6.29%
ROIC
5.50%
Beta
0.56
Dividend yield
0.00%
Last dividend
£0.00
Financial overview
Revenue
£8.36M
Earnings per share
£0.24
Free cash flow
£7.16M
Net profit margin
76.96%
Gross margin
96.06%
EBITDA
£6.43M
Revenue growth
101.32%
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How to buy EPE Special Opportunities from India
Indian residents can buy EPE Special Opportunities shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars and then to GBP.
Search for EPE Special Opportunities and place an order
Find EPE Special Opportunities by name or by its ticker, ESOZ, and choose an order type. EPE Special Opportunities trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your EPE Special Opportunities position in GBP and INR. EPE Special Opportunities pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Read the full guide: how to invest in EPE Special Opportunities from India
Trading and taxes when buying EPE Special Opportunities from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- NoneEPE Special Opportunities does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- Transaction tax
- The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it.
- Estate or inheritance tax
- May applyShares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents.Estate tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy EPE Special Opportunities stock?
Yes. EPE Special Opportunities (ESOZ) has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2021, in the Asset Management industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars and then to GBP. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one EPE Special Opportunities share cost in rupees?
One EPE Special Opportunities share is £1.25 — about ₹158 at a GBP/INR rate of 126.99 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the EPE Special Opportunities price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying EPE Special Opportunities from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
How are gains on EPE Special Opportunities shares taxed in India?
Non-residents are exempt from UK capital gains tax on the disposal of listed shares, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the GBP/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the EPE Special Opportunities price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does EPE Special Opportunities pay a dividend?
No. EPE Special Opportunities does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.
When can I trade EPE Special Opportunities from India?
The London Stock Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on EPE Special Opportunities shares held from India?
Shares in UK-incorporated companies are UK-situs assets and fall within UK Inheritance Tax, charged at 40% above the £325,000 threshold for non-residents. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position.
Are there transaction taxes when buying EPE Special Opportunities?
The UK charges 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax when buying direct company shares electronically on the LSE; ETFs and UCITS funds do not attract it. This is charged by the market, not by Paasa.
Do I have to declare EPE Special Opportunities shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your EPE Special Opportunities holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell EPE Special Opportunities and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in GBP in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.