"Schroders agrees with the conclusion of the Findel Board that the offer significantly undervalues the future prospects of Findel," the company said in a statement and reiterated its intention to not accept the offer which values Findel at 139.2 million pounds.

Schroders Investment Management holds an 18.85 percent stake in Findel.

(Reporting by Tanishaa Nadkar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)