Date: 3rd June 2026

Dividend Declaration

  • The Board of Directors of Vertoz Limited, at their meeting held on 29th May 2026, approved an Interim Dividend of Rs. 0.10 (Rupees Ten Paise only) per equity share of face value of Rs. 10 each for the Financial Year 2026-2027.
  • The record date for determining eligibility for this interim dividend is Friday, 5th June 2026.
  • The Promoter and Promoter Group shareholders have voluntarily waived their entitlement to receive this interim dividend.
  • The company describes this as its first dividend, representing stronger foundations, improving cash flows, and confidence in the future.

TDS Compliance and Shareholder Communication

  • The company has sent a detailed email communication to all shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the Company/RTA or Depositories.
  • This communication explains the process of withholding tax from the interim dividend at prescribed rates under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
  • Shareholders must update their bank account details linked to their demat account with their depository participant on or before 5th June 2026.
  • The company will rely on information available in the Register of Members/Register of Beneficial Ownership for TDS compliance, including PAN, residential status for FY 2025-26, category of member, valid email address, and address.

TDS Rates and Procedures

For Indian Resident Members:

  • TDS is applicable under Section 393(1) of the Income Tax Act, 2025
  • Basic TDS rates: 10% for most entities with valid PAN, 20% without PAN/invalid PAN
  • Exemptions available for:
  • Resident individuals claiming exemption (requires Form 121 declaration)
  • Insurance companies (requires declaration and IRDAI registration)
  • Mutual Funds (requires declaration and SEBI registration)
  • Alternative Investment Funds Category I & II (requires declaration and SEBI registration)
  • New Pension System Trust (requires declaration and PFRDA registration)
  • Corporations established under Central Act (requires appropriate documentary evidence)

For Non-Resident Shareholders:

  • TDS is applicable under Section 393(2) of the Act
  • Basic rate: 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess for FIIs/FPIs and other non-residents
  • Lower treaty rates available with proper documentation including Tax Residency Certificate and Form 10F

Submission Requirements and Deadlines

  • All declarations/forms must be submitted by 05:00 pm (IST) on Thursday, June 04, 2026
  • Documents to be uploaded at: https://ris.kfintech.com/clientservices/investors/taxforms.aspx
  • The company will not consider any communication on tax determination/deduction received after this deadline
  • Incomplete and/or unsigned forms and declarations will not be considered
  • Shareholders holding shares in multiple accounts under different statuses but under a single PAN will be subject to TDS at the highest applicable rate on aggregate shareholding

Additional Information

  • Shareholders can obtain lower withholding tax certificates under Section 395 of the Act
  • Eligible units in IFSC (Gift City) may be exempt from TDS under specific conditions
  • The company will email soft copies of TDS certificates to shareholders' registered email IDs
  • Shareholders can view TDS credits in Form 26AS available from their e-filing account
  • Physical dividend instruments will not be issued to shareholders without updated bank account details, as per SEBI LODR Regulations amendment effective from 19 November 2025