V-Guard Industries Seeks Shareholder Approval for Independent Director

Key Dates and Timeline

• Cut-off date for eligibility: Friday, October 30, 2026
• Remote e-voting commencement: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
• Remote e-voting conclusion: Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Results announcement: On or before Tuesday, December 8, 2026
• Resolution effective date: Sunday, December 6, 2026 (if passed)

Director Appointment Details

Mr. Kurian Puthenpurayil John (DIN: 00498748) was initially appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) with effect from October 29, 2026 pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Act, 2013. The current resolution seeks to appoint him as Non-Executive Independent Director for a full term from October 29, 2026 to October 28, 2031.

Director Qualifications and Background

• Age: 44 years (Date of Birth: August 8, 1982)
• Nationality: Indian
• Qualifications: Chartered Accountant, Bachelor of Commerce from M.G. University, Kerala
• Experience: Over two decades in finance, capital markets, corporate governance, investor relations and business strategy
• Current Position: Founder and CEO of KloVr Corporate Advisors LLC, United Arab Emirates
• Previous Experience: Senior positions with Big 4 professional services firms, advising listed and unlisted companies across diverse jurisdictions
• Shareholding: Does not hold any equity shares in the company as of the notice date

Regulatory Compliance and Declarations

The company has received all necessary declarations from Mr. John including:

• Consent to act as Director (Form DIR-2)
• Declaration of non-disqualification (Form DIR-8)
• Interest disclosure (Form MBP-1)
• Declaration of independence under Section 149(6) of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations
• Confirmation of registration with IICA databank and proficiency test completion
• Declaration that he is not debarred by SEBI, MCA, RBI or any statutory authority

Voting Arrangements

The company has appointed CDSL to provide e-voting facilities. The scrutinizer for the postal ballot process is Mr. M.D. Selvaraj (FCS: 960 / COP: 411), Managing Partner of M/s. MDS & Associates LLP, Company Secretaries, Coimbatore.

Document Availability

The Postal Ballot Notice is available on the company's website at https://www.vguard.in/investor-relations/postal-ballot and on CDSL's website at www.evotingindia.com. The draft letter of appointment is available at https://www.vguard.in/uploads/downloads/draft-LOA.pdf.

Financial Impact

No direct financial impact is quantified in the disclosure. Mr. John, being an Independent Director, is eligible to be paid sitting fees for attending Board and Committee meetings, reimbursement of expenses, and commission within prescribed limits.