Key Resolutions and Details
Resolution 1: Approval of Whirlpool of India Employees Stock Option Plan 2026 through trust route (Special Resolution)
- Implementation of ESOP 2026 through irrevocable trust (Employees Welfare Trust of Whirlpool of India)
- Grant of up to 25,00,000 Options representing 2% of paid-up share capital as on 31st March 2025
- Each Option entitling eligible employee to receive 1 equity share of face value ₹10
- Shares to be sourced through secondary acquisition by ESOP Trust
- Board/NRC authorized to modify, amend, suspend or terminate the plan
Resolution 2: Approval for grant of employee stock options to eligible employees of subsidiary(ies) (Special Resolution)
- Extension of ESOP 2026 to employees of subsidiary companies
- Currently only one unlisted subsidiary: Whirlpool of India Kitchen Appliances Private Limited
- Maximum grant remains 25,00,000 Options (2% of paid-up capital)
Resolution 3: Approval for Whirlpool of India ESOP Trust for secondary market acquisition (Special Resolution)
- Establishment of Employees Welfare Trust for secondary acquisition of equity shares
- Maximum acquisition of 25,00,000 shares (2% of paid-up capital)
- Compliance with SEBI SBEB Regulations required
Resolution 4: Approval for granting money to ESOP Trust (Special Resolution)
- Loan provision to ESOP Trust for implementing ESOP 2026
- Aggregate amount not to exceed 5% of paid-up share capital and free reserves as on 31st March 2025
- Loan disbursable in one or more tranches
- Repayable from realization of proceeds from exercise/sale/transfer of shares
Resolution 5: Appointment of Mr. Aditya Jain (DIN: 09752995) as Director (Ordinary Resolution)
- Appointment as Additional Director effective 21st July 2026
- To hold office until next General Meeting or three months from appointment
- Liable to retire by rotation
Resolution 6: Appointment of Mr. Aditya Jain as Executive Director & CFO (Ordinary Resolution)
- Five-year term from 21st July 2026 to 20th July 2031
- Annual remuneration package of ₹3.53 crore comprising:
- Fixed remuneration: ₹2.23 crore (including basic salary of ₹87.21 lakh)
- Variable pay: Target annual bonus of ₹62.50 lakh (0-400% based on performance)
- Perquisites: ₹62.50 lakh including ESOP grants
- Entitled to car lease, medical insurance, life and accident insurance, leaves
- No sitting fees for Board/Committee meetings
- 3-month notice period for termination
ESOP 2026 Key Features
Eligibility Criteria
- Managing Director and Leadership team (Vice President and above)
- N-2/N-3 level employees (approximately 50-100 employees)
- Excludes promoters, directors holding >10% shares, and independent directors
Performance-Based Structure
- Base Options granted at beginning of financial year assuming 100% target achievement
- Additional Options (0-100% of Base Options) granted after financial year based on actual performance
- Maximum grant per employee: 0.2% of paid-up capital per year
- Total maximum per employee: 2% of paid-up capital
Performance Metrics (40-40-20 weightage)
- Net Sales Growth (40%)
- Profit Before Tax (40%)
- Net Working Capital Percentage (20%)
Vesting Conditions
- Minimum vesting period: 1 year
- Maximum vesting period: 3 years for Base Options, 2 years for Additional Options
- Cliff vesting after 3 years (no graded vesting)
- Individual performance requirement: Must meet criteria in at least 2 years during cliff period
- Exercise period: 12 months from vesting date
- Exercise price: Face value of ₹10 per share
Treatment on Cessation of Employment
- Death/Permanent incapacity: Immediate vesting, 1-year exercise period
- Retirement/Superannuation: 5-year exercise period for vested options
- Other reasons: 90-day exercise period for vested options
Voting Details
Cut-off Date
Friday, 17th July 2026
E-voting Period
Starts: Thursday, 23rd July 2026 at 09:00 AM IST
Ends: Friday, 21st August 2026 at 05:00 PM IST
Service Provider
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
Scrutinizer
M/s. Akash Gupta and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries
Result Declaration
Within 2 working days from conclusion of e-voting
Financial Impact
- No equity dilution for existing shareholders due to secondary acquisition
- Loan provision up to 5% of paid-up capital and free reserves (amount not quantified)
- ESOP accounting and disclosure as per SEBI SBEB Regulations
Additional Information
- Notice sent only electronically to members with registered email addresses
- Available on company website: www.india.whirlpool.in
- Members can register email addresses with RTA: MUFG Intime India Private Limited
- Documents available for inspection at registered office during voting period