Trent Limited has informed the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited about the allotment of bonus equity shares approved by its Board of Directors.
Nature of Disclosure: Regulatory filing pursuant to the allotment of bonus shares.
Key Quantitative Figures:
- The Board of Directors approved the allotment of 17,77,44,100 equity shares of ₹1 each as fully paid-up bonus equity shares.
- This includes 19,680 shares held in abeyance on account of legal cases.
- The bonus issue ratio is one (1) new equity share for every two (2) existing fully paid-up equity shares.
- The Record Date for determining eligibility was 4th June 2026.
- 117,134 bonus equity shares representing fractional entitlements were consolidated and allotted to a nominee appointed by the Board.
- Consequent to the allotment, the company's paid-up share capital stands increased to ₹53,32,32,301, divided into 53,32,32,301 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹1 each.
Dates of Action:
- Record Date: 4th June 2026
- Board Approval Date: 5th June 2026 (today as per the document)
Parties Involved:
- Eligible members of the Company whose names appeared in the Register of Members on the Record Date.
- A nominee appointed by the Board to handle fractional share entitlements.
Process for Fractional Entitlements:
The nominee will sell the 117,134 consolidated fractional shares at the prevailing market rate. The net sale proceeds, after adjusting for costs and expenses, will be distributed to the eligible members in proportion to their respective fractional entitlements. The proceeds will be transferred to the shareholders' bank accounts registered with their depository participants.
Dividend Adjustment:
As previously communicated on 22nd April 2026, the dividend of ₹6 per equity share stands proportionately adjusted to ₹4 per equity share on the increased paid-up share capital following the bonus allotment.
Regulatory References:
This is a disclosure made to the stock exchanges for their information and records.
Capital Structure Impact:
The event results in a significant increase in the number of outstanding shares, directly impacting the capital structure. The paid-up capital has increased from the pre-bonus figure (not stated) to the new total of 53,32,32,301 shares.