The Board of Directors of the Company, via circular resolution passed on August 27, 2026, allotted 1,69,338 equity shares of face value ₹10 each to eligible employees/ESOP holders who exercised their stock options under the SFX ESOP 2016.

Capital Structure Impact

Consequent to this allotment, the issued, subscribed and paid-up equity share capital of the Company increased from ₹5,86,56,12,280 (comprising 58,65,61,228 equity shares of ₹10 each) to ₹5,86,73,05,660 (comprising 58,67,30,566 equity shares of ₹10 each).

ESOP Exercise Details

  • Each option is convertible into 1 fully paid-up equity share of face value ₹10
  • Total options exercised: 1,69,338
  • Exercise price: ₹10 per option
  • Money realized by exercise of options: ₹16,93,380 (including adjustments made pursuant to corporate actions)
  • The allotted shares rank pari passu in all respects with existing fully paid equity shares

Financial Metrics

Earnings per share as per audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026 (consolidated basis):

  • Basic EPS: ₹2.22
  • Diluted EPS: ₹2.18